Short List with Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
The Short List: A Personal History of Jazz – Jazz Fusion
Mahavishnu Orchestra
It may seem a far cry from Gentle Jazz, but producer Bob Naujoks offers a glimse into his enjoyment of Jazz Fusion — that blending of Jazz and Rock sounds. From the New Gary Burton Quartet of the late 1960s with guitarist Larry Coryell to Miles Davis’ In a Silent Way through the Mahavishnu Orchestra and Weather Report, Bob has found some joy and peace in the mayhem.
Jazz Profiles with Nancy Wilson
Monday at 6:00 PM
Gerry Mulligan: Intricacy in a Lower Register
Gerry Mulligan
A principal figure in the cool jazz movement of the ’50s, saxophonist/composer/arranger Gerry Mulligan composed for and performed on the legendary Birth of the Cool sessions with Miles Davis. He was also well known for his influential piano-less quartet, which featured trumpeter Chet Baker. Through his work he popularized the baritone saxophone as a solo instrument. As a composer, he enriched jazz with “Bernie’s Tune,” “K-4 Pacific,” and others.
Jazz Corner of the World with Craig Kessler
Monday, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM (follows Jazz Profiles)
“Prestige Records in 1956”
Craig travels back 60 years to look in on the output of Bob Weinstock’s PRESTIGE RECORDS jazz label during 1956. We’ll hear from major jazz artists like Miles Davis, Jackie McLean, Red Garland, Gil Melle, Sonny Rollins, Hank Mobley, and many, many more!
New Orleans Calling with George Ingmire
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
“Remebering Harold Battiste”
Harold Battiste
Harold Battiste, who passed last year at the age of 83, was a true New Orleanian: he grew up in the Magnolia Projects, was educated at Dillard, and founded the first record label, All For One (A.K.A. AFO Records) owned by African American musicians. After decades in Los Angeles, he spent many years on the Jazz Studies faculty at the University of New Orleans. His 2010 autobiography Unfinished Blues: Memories of a New Orleans Music Man is required reading for any student of music history.
A composer, teacher, and mentor, Battiste was perhaps best known as a producer and arranger.
Jazz Night in America with Christian McBride
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Akua Dixon 
It’s not as if there were ever clear paths for cello players beyond the European classical tradition, but Akua Dixon made one for herself. The New York City native found work in the pit band of the Apollo Theater, the multi-racial Symphony of the New World, and the bands of many jazz musicians — including drummer Max Roach’s Double Quartet. As she developed her jazz chops, she also started her own string quartet.
Wednesday Night Special
7:00 PM (Follows Jazz Night in America)
Jazz Masters at the Iowa City Jazz Festival: Joe Lovano Us 5 (2014)
Joe Lovano Us 5 at the 2014 Iowa City Jazz Festival
Joe Lovano has been one the world’s premiere saxophone players with an impressive career spanning almost four decades. He currently leads his band Us 5. Us 5 has two drummers, which creates a broad area around the beat. They’ll play tight or loose, without cymbals or with only cymbals. Mr. Lovano keeps changing horns, from the tenor to the clarinet-like tarogato and the double-soprano aulochrome; other musicians pick up percussion instruments here and there. Mr. Lovano’s third album with Us 5, “Cross Culture,” with the drummers Francisco Mela and Otis Brown III, as well as the pianist James Weidman, the bassist Petr Slavov and the guitarist Lionel Loueke in an intermittent, undefined role, can sometimes sound like a jam session based on scraps.
Jazz Corner of the World with Craig Kessler
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
“Pianist Lennie Tristano”
Lennie Tristano
Craig celebrates the birth date anniversary of pioneering pianist, composer, arranger, and teacher, Leonard Joseph “Lennie” Tristano. We’ll hear an array of amazing examples of his artistry from throughout his distinguished career…including solo piano works, as well as recordings in the company of many of his famed students (Lee Konitz, Warne Marsh, Ronnie Ball, and others). A unique stylist, to be sure!
Tropical Heat with Kpoti Accoh
Sunday, 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Featured Album: “Musical Genius And Sex Symbol” by Earl Okin 
http://www.last.fm/music/Earl+Okin
Earl Okin is not only a very funny man, but also a great singer and musician. Musical Genius And Sex Symbol was recorded in front of a live audience at London’s celebrated Kings Head Comedy Club and is the perfect introduction to Earl’s uniquely eccentric world of comedy and music. It features his dry and hilarious original songs as well as inspired versions of contemporary hits including a bossa nova version of Wheatus’s Teenage Dirtbag, a 1930’s swing styled take on Blur’s Song 2 and a Nat King Cole reading of Coldplay’s Yellow. Musical Genius And Sex Symbol is a reminder of the great comedy records of the 1960s and is guaranteed fun for anyone who loves Great British Humour.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: