Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Steeplechase Records Craig spins a delightful sampling of the prestigious Danish label Steeplechase. The label was founded by Nils Winther, while a student at the University of Copenhagen, back in 1972, and over the years has produced well over 1,000 choice releases by top-notch recording artists …
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New Music Monday for July 15, 2024
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Nearly 50 years into his fruitful career, the renowned saxophonist and clarinetist Ken Peplowski has released over 70 recordings as a soloist and close to 400 releases as a sideman. He is celebrated for his work with a diverse array of artists including Charlie Byrd, Benny Goodman, Hank …
This Week’s Shows July 15 thru July 21
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm The Piano Artistry of Kenny Barron Craig surveys the lengthy career of piano great Kenny Barron. We’ll hear gems with groups led by Kenny, as well as a variety of recordings that feature Kenny as a sideman with Cindy Blackman, Freddie Hubbard, Dave Holland, Arthur Blythe, Stan …
This Week In Jazz July 14 thru July 20
Hey, Jazz fans, be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of lyricist Dorothy Fields, drummers Philly Joe Jones and Joe Morello, vibist Cal Tjader, trumpeters Teddy Buckner, Carmell Jones and Theo Croker, singers Little Jimmy Scott and Carmen Bradford, pianist/composer Vince Guaraldi and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries …
New Music Monday for July 8, 2024
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Trumpeter Rob Parton has been a staple of the Chicago music scene across genres and generations, equally at home with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra and famous artists such as Tony Bennett and Natalie Cole, as well as leading his own JAZZTECH Big Band on 11 albums since 1984. …
This Week in Jazz July 7 thru July 13
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of trumpeters Cootie Williams, Conte Candoli, Lee Morgan and Carol Morgan, pianist/organist Milt Buckner, bassist/singer Major Holley, saxophonist George Young, singers Francine Reed, Mavis Staples and Peter Cincotti, banjo player Bela Fleck and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries …
This Week’s Shows July 8 thru July 14
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm The Bari Sax (Special Live Show) In a special Monday evening live broadcast, host Craig Kessler features the baritone sax players. We’ll hear goodies from Gerry Mulligan, Cecil Payne, Gil Melle, Sahib Shihad, Ronnie Cuber, and a number of others. …
This Week in Jazz June 30 thru July 6
Hey, jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of singers Lena Horne, Johnny Hartman and Melissa Walker, pianists Richard Wyands, Ahmad Jamal and Michael Abene, organist Dr. Lonnie Smith, saxman Teodross Avery and more. We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Duke Ellington’s “Ellington Uptown” (1952), Lee Morgan’s …