Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
Formidable Flutes: Moe Koffman
Canadian Moe Koffman was not only a gifted saxophonist and flautist, he was also a much-sought-after composer and arranger, as well. During his 50-year career, Koffman was one of Canada’s most prolific musicians, working steadily in clubs and recording sessions, and releasing 30 albums. His 1957 record Cool and Hot Sax made Koffman one of the first Canadian jazz musicians to record a full-length album. Koffman was also a long-time member of Rob McConnell’s Boss Brass.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Chronological Early Years of Chick Corea, Part 2
Craig continues his chronological survey of Chick’s early recordings, beginning where we left off in last month’s program – November 17, 1966. We’ll hear Chick working with Miles Davis, Blue Mitchell, Cal Tjader, Stan Getz, and others, as well as his first several recordings under his own leadership. This is historically interesting and very important music from one of today’s pillars of jazz!
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Monday at 11:00 PM
Mary Lou Williams, “Perpetually Contemporary”
Mary Lou Williams achieved and maintained a status that many women in jazz found elusive: unwavering respect from male colleagues as a musical equal. Her accomplishments are many as arranger and pianist with Andy Kirk and his Twelve Clouds of Joy, with her own small groups, and with the be-bop artists of the ’40s. Throughout, she was always — as Duke Ellington once said — “perpetually contemporary.”
Wednesday Night Special
6:00 PM
10 of Soul at the 2017 Jazz Under the Stars
Our countdown to KCCK’s Jazz Under the Stars 2018 continues with another look back at the artists who made 2017’s Thursday night jams at Noelridge Park such a success. This week, we spotlight a true jam band. 10 of Soul rocked the park at their Cedar Rapids debut. Their high energy and infectious groove tunes had the crowd up and dancing. Join us for 10 of Soul, live at Jazz Under the Stars 2017!
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursday at 11:00 PM
In Conversation With Benny Green
Christian McBride sits down with hard-bop pianist Benny Green to talk about his life, career and influences. On the table will be Benny Green’s very early work with Eddie Henderson, as well as his time with Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers and Betty Carter’s band. He’s been out front leading his own trio for many years and currently teaches at the University of Michigan. They talk about it all on this week’s Jazz Night In America.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Prestige Records in 1968 – Part Two
Craig travels back 50 years once again to look in on the recording activities at Bob Weinstock’s Prestige Records in 1968. In this week’s show, Craig spins records from the second half of the year (June thru December). We’ll hear Pat Martino, Don Patterson, Jaki Byard, Pepper Adams, Richard “Groove” Holmes, and many others. Mighty fine material that’ll make you feel mighty fine!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: