Short List with Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
The Short List: Cats On The Keys 3 (Dr. Billy Taylor)
Dr. Billy Taylor
Dr. Billy Taylor is hard to relegate to being just a jazz pianist — he became so much more. Taylor got his doctorate in music education in 1975, but was a jazz educator to the public long before that. His professional career started with tenor giant Ben Webster’s quartet on the famed 52nd street in 1944. He was the public face of jazz in the last two decades of his life.
Jazz Profiles with Nancy Wilson
Monday at 6:00 PM
Artie Shaw: The Reluctant Jazz Star
Artie Shaw
Artie Shaw (1910-2004) was one of the most admired instrumentalists of the twentieth century, matching an immaculate technique to a clarinet sound that was indescribably beautiful. His big bands were among the best of the swing era and his small group, known as the Gramercy Five, was trend setting. Shaw will always be remembered as one of the most important musicians of the swing period.
Jazz Corner of the World with Craig Kessler
Monday, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (follows Jazz Profiles)
“Contemporary Records and Good Time Jazz Records In 1956”
Craig journeys back 60 years to look in on some of the recording sessions during 1956, for Lester Koenig’s two important jazz record labels. CONTEMPORARY RECORDS was one of the top two record labels documenting the music of the West Coast Jazz movement, and GOOD TIME JAZZ RECORDS documented the traditional Dixieland styles of the San Francisco jazz scene. We’ll hear from top jazz artists like Hampton Hawes, Howard Rumsey, Kid Ory, Don Ewell, Shelly Manne, Bay City Jazz Band, Curtis Counce, Buddy Collette, and many others!
New Orleans Calling with George Ingmire
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
“Summer Days And Nights”
Matt Lemmler
This week’s episode, titled “Summer Days And Nights,” focuses on ways to pass a summer day and night in New Orleans, with music by Bobby Charles, Allen Toussaint, the Iguanas and many others. We also spend time fishing with piano player Matt Lemmler, and eating snowballs with locals before catching a streetcar uptown for a night of music.
Jazz Night in America with Christian McBride
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Cecile and Sullivan
Cecile McLorin Salvant
Enjoy pianist Sullivan Fortner and vocalist Cecile McLorin Salvant live in concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center and in conversation in Harlem. The intimacy of two of the most charming musicians in jazz.
Wednesday Night Special
7:00 PM (Follows Jazz Night in America)
First Friday Jazz: Jeff Miguel Quartet at Opus Concert Café (Encore Broadcast)
Jeff Miguel
Jeff Miguel is a saxophonist that currently teaches and performs in Iowa City, Iowa. All About Jazz describes him as an “expressive” saxophonist, “like a seasoned veteran poised to establish himself as musician of note.”
In May of 2015, Miguel released, as a leader, his “expertly arranged” (Pulse Magazine) and “auspicious debut” (Midwest Record), “Perseverance.” The album features all original compositions and several talented musicians. The music has a variety of influences from John Coltrane to Quincy Jones, yet all of the songs are filled with the vibrant energy and soul that can only come from a new emerging artist.
The First Friday Jazz Series features an eclectic mix of jazz, Latin and contemporary music the first Friday of every month. Doors at Opus open at 4:30 p.m. with live music from 5-7 p.m.
If you can’t be there in person, the first set of each performance of the series is broadcast live on KCCK. The Opus Concert Cafe is operated by Orchestra Iowa. More information at: http://www.artsiowa.com/opus
Jazz Corner of the World with Craig Kessler
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
“The Birth Date Anniversary of Lester Willis Young”
Lester Young
Craig salutes the birthday of Lester Young (b. August 27th, 1909) by spinning a wide variety of music from throughout his career. We’ll hear “The President” or “Prez” (nicknames given to him by Billie Holiday) performing in his early days with Count Basie and Fletcher Henderson, through to his years with Savoy Records and the Norman Granz labels, right up to the end in the late 1950s. Along the way, we’ll hear Young in the company of many of the era’s biggest jazz names: Nat Cole, Buddy Rich, Roy Eldridge, Teddy Wilson, Billie Holiday, Charlie Christian, and so many others. Join in on the party!
Tropical Heat (hosted by Kpoti Senam Accoh)
Sunday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Featured Album: “Con Gracias” by Will Jarvis 
http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/willjarvis
Con Gracias album by Will Jarvis was released Feb 03, 2016 on the Will Jarvis label. Con Gracias is the debut recording from Toronto-born bassist, composer and educator Will Jarvis. The recording features a collection of original compositions with beautiful melodies and sizzling grooves. The music consists of the traditional Afro-Cuban song forms Danzon-mambo, Cha-cha-cha and Bolero, as well as Latin Jazz and Afro-Peruvian styles.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: