Jazz Corner of the World (Encore)
Mondays at 6:00pm
The Piano Artistry of Kenny Barron
Craig surveys the lengthy career of piano great Kenny Barron. We’ll hear gems with groups led by Kenny, as well as a variety of recordings that feature Kenny as a sideman with Cindy Blackman, Freddie Hubbard, Dave Holland, Arthur Blythe, Stan Getz, Sonny Fortune, and many others.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Road Scholars at Jazz Under the Stars
We continue to set the groove for Jazz Under the Stars 2024 with a listen back to all the great acts from our 2023 party in the park. This week, it’s Road Scholars. Saxophonist Damani Phillips leads an all-star band in a loving tribute to the music of Spyro Gyra.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Kurt Elling’s “Big Blind”
Step into the world of 1950s Chicago for a tale of love, suspense, and show business in Kurt Elling’s jazz radio drama The Big Blind. Hear music and performances from the production’s world premiere at Jazz at Lincoln Center as Elling guest hosts this special edition of Jazz Night in America.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm
Steeplechase Records
Craig spins a delightful sampling of the prestigious Danish label Steeplechase. The label was founded by Nils Winther, while a student at the University of Copenhagen, back in 1972, and over the years has produced well over 1,000 choice releases by top-notch recording artists like Jackie McLean, Dexter Gordon, Teddy Edwards, Sheila Jordan, Horace Parlan, and many others.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Brian Landrus Plays Ellington & Strayhorn by Brian Landrus on Monday; Measured Response by Josh Lawrence on Tuesday; On Their Shoulders: An Organ Tribute by Matthew Whitaker on Wednesday; Relentless by Rob Parton’s Ensemble +9 on Thursday; Barnyard Smile by Damon Fowler on Friday; Good Intentions Gone Bad by Chris Cain on Saturday; Rainmaker by Ben Sidran on Sunday.