Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) (June 30)
Mondays at 6:00pm
Farewell Tribute to Al Foster
Craig spins a wide variety of recordings featuring Aloysius Tyrone “Al” Foster. We’ll hear Foster leading his own groups, as well as fabulous recordings with Joe Henderson, David Liebman, Duke Jordan, Art Pepper, Blue Mitchell, and most particularly, Miles Davis.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Trombone Shorty at the Iowa City Jazz Festival
The Iowa City Jazz Festival is just days away, so for this week’s Wednesday Night Special, we listen back to one of the greatest party-makers in jazz. 2009’s headliner, Trombone Shorty, took the stage with unstoppable jazz, funk, and groove
Jazz Night In America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Honoring Elmo Hope
We honor the legacy of Elmo Hope, a giant of jazz piano who never got the recognition he deserved. A close friend and influence on both Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk, Hope played a pivotal role in shaping modern jazz and inspiring innovation among his peers.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm
Iowa City Jazz Festival Live
The Jazz Corner of the World is pre-empted this week as KCCK presents live coverage of the 2025 Iowa City Jazz Festival. Tune in to 88.3 to hear all the Main Stage performances, plus exclusive backstage interviews and more!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
KCCK features a new album every night, played from start-to-finish.
Impact by Steve Holt Jazz Impact Quintet on Monday; Samba of Sorts by Unity Quartet on Tuesday; The Best of Berlin by Peter & Will Anderson on Wednesday; La Fleur de Cayenne by Paquito D”Rivera on Thursday; Trial By Fire by Fran Drew and the Lucky Strikes on Friday; Heartbreak City by Larry McCray on Saturday; Elemental by Dee Dee Bridgewater and Bill Charlap on Sunday.