Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
Formidable Flutes: Dave Valentin
Grammy-winner Dave Valentin’s first musical love was percussion. He played congas and timbales professionally by age 10. At the age of 12, he took up the flute so he could get to know a girl in his school. His fascination with the instrument continued, and he taught himself, with the aid of a Herbie Mann record. Valentin was the first artist signed to the new GRP record label, and was voted Best Jazz Flautist by Jazziz Magazine seven years in a row. Valentin worked alongside many prominent musicians and was a long-time collaborator with Tito Puente.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Saxophone Artistry of Gary Bartz
Craig takes a loving look at the recording career of master saxophonist Gary Bartz. We’ll hear a tasty selection from Gary’s 30+ recordings as a leader, on labels like Prestige, Milestone, Atlantic, Steeplechase, and Candid. We’ll also hear astonishing examples of his work as a sideman. Over 50 different releases from the likes of Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, Max Roach, Woody Shaw, Gene Ammons, and others. Don’t miss this show from one of the really good saxophonists of our time!
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Monday at 11:00 PM
Louis Armstrong – The Man and His Music, Part 2
Louis Daniel Armstrong transcended a lifetime of obstacles to become America’s most influential singer and trumpeter. In the process, he became a true American hero, shaping the destiny of the jazz world forever. By going from rags to riches, Louis Armstrong realized the American dream and became arguably the most important artist in American culture.
Wednesday Night Special
6:00 PM
John Shultz & Big Fun at the Opus Concert Cafe
Eastern Iowa keyboardist John Shultz passed away recently, leaving behind a legacy of music that will live on. This week’s Wednesday Night Special is dedicated to John’s memory. We feature John playing with the band Big Fun, recorded at the Opus Concert Café as part of First Friday Jazz.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursday at 11:00 PM
Eddie Palmieri’s “Harlem River Drive” (Revisited)
Pianist Eddie Palmieri turns 80 this month and to celebrate Jazz Night in America presents the Latin jazz legend’s Harlem River Drive project featuring an 18-piece orchestra recorded in (where else, but) Harlem! In the words of Eddie himself, “The message of Harlem River Drive is the past, present, and future. We’re talking about conditions that exist past, present, and future and why we struggle to survive. We’re talking about the unequal distribution of wealth; we’re talking about broken homes.” Eddie and the band trace the genesis and commercial failure of the 1972 cult album, and how the message is still relevant today.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Blue Note Records in 1968, Part One
Craig travels back 50 years to look in on the recording activities at Blue Note Records in 1968. In this first of 2 shows, we’ll hear from the recordings that took place in January through June. We’ll enjoy interesting goodies from Herbie Hancock, Booker Ervin, Stanley Turrentine, Andrew Hill, Horace Silver, McCoy Tyner, and a host of other giants. Although the times were-a-changing, ’68 still provided lots of excitement in the world of modern jazz!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: