Jazz Corner of the World
Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Tribute to Ahmad Jamal
Craig salutes the life and career of recently departed pianist Ahmad Jamal. We’ll hear some recordings that caused the great Miles Davis to name Jamal one of the trumpeter’s main influences in modern jazz. Jamal, who passed away at age 92, had a brilliant career that spanned 70 years.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Trombone Shorty at the ICJF
We’re just two short months away from the Iowa City Jazz Festival! To get ready, KCCK revisits some the headliners who’ve taken the stage. We start with Trombone Shorty, who brought the Big Easy to Iowa with his blend of soul, rock, and N’awlins jazz!
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Happy Birthday Ron Carter
To celebrate Ron Carter’s May 4th birthday, we listen in on a conversation with the iconic bassist and host Christian McBride. We’ll also hear great music handpicked from Ron Carter’s legendary discography.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays from 12 noon to 4:00pm
Herbie Hancock on Blue Note, Show 2
Host Craig Kessler’s celebration of the 85th anniversary of Blue Note Records continues with more examples of Herbie Hancock’s contributions to the label. We’ll hear classic gems from Herbie as both a sideman and as a leader.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK lets you hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Green on the Scene by Nick Green on Monday; Dreams Visions Illusions by Nick Finzer on Tuesday; Scheming by The Jazz Defenders on Wednesday; Dig It! by 3 Dawgs & a Bone on Thursday; Lovers Before Sunrise by Brad “Guitar” Wilson Band on Friday; Connections by the Bruce Katz Band on Saturday; Stage & Screen by John Pizzarelli on Sunday.