Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Guitar Artistry of Philip Catherine Host Craig Kessler gives us a most enjoyable listen to the lengthy career of accomplished guitarist, Philip Catherine, who has worked regularly from the early 70s onward. We’ll hear stunning recordings of Philip Catherine featured with Charles Mingus, Karin …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Detroit-born drummer Louis Hayes arrived in New York when he was 19 to join the Horace Silver ensemble. Over the next 60 years, Hayes amassed a great body of work, playing and recording with Cannonball Adderly, Oscar Peterson, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Grant Green, Sonny Rollins, Woody Shaw …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and SpotifyAward-winning vocalist Alexis Cole may be the most talented singer to ever hold a top-secret military clearance. In 2009, the same year she released her first albums, Ms. Cole went to basic training to prepare for her new job as a jazz singer for the U.S. Army. During …
KCCK’s Thanksgiving Special will look back on some of our favorite First Friday Jazz performances. Tune in for the perfect soundtrack to you holiday! Performance Schedule (Times approximate) 6:00am – Rod Pierson Not-So Big Band with Craig Boche 7:45am – Koplant No 8:45am – Eddie Piccard Quartet 10:30am – Craig Erickson 12:15pm – Commons Collective …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Tribute to Dr. Lonnie Smith Host Craig Kessler salutes the glorious career, legacy, and wonderful memories of the recently-departed organist, Dr. Lonnie Smith. We’ll hear fine material from his early days with guitarist George Benson, through his years on Blue Note Records, right up …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and SpotifyNicholas Payton realizes a long-cherished dream to record with icons Ron Carter and George Coleman, abetted by his longtime-collaborator Karriem Riggins, on his new album, “Smoke Sessions.” For a young Nicholas Payton, Miles Davis’ 1966 quintet provided a template for what music could—and should—be. Now long established as …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Flora Purim & Airto Moreira Host Craig Kessler invites you along for some great fun, as he takes a loving look at Flora Purim & Airto Moreira – two giants of modern jazz. We’ll hear them individually, as well as recordings that these life-long partners …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify The high-energy Bay Area jazz trio Charged Particles has displayed its versatility over the years in collaborations with such guest artists as multi-instrumentalist Paul McCandless and guitarist Nguyen Lee. On their latest outing, the band joins forces with powerhouse Bay Area saxophonist Tod Dickow in a heartfelt tribute …
