Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM West Coast Jazz #2 In this second of four “West Coast Jazz” presentations, host Craig Kessler takes a closer look at some relatively obscure artists, as well as major players Clifford Brown, Jack Montrose, Howard Rumsey, Bob Cooper, and others. Along the way, …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Le Coq Records offers up a second volume from its ever-growing family of brilliant musicians with “The Jazz All Stars Vol. 2.” It showcases not only the virtuoso musicianship of many of contemporary jazz’s most in demand players, but also shines a brighter spotlight on their compositional gifts. …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM West Coast Jazz #1 Join host Craig Kessler as he begins a four-week series on the phenomenon of “West Coast Jazz.” We’ll take a closer look at music from Gerry Mulligan, Chet Baker, and other artists involved in the beginnings of the Pacific Jazz record …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Bernie Dresel has been one of the busiest studio musicians in the world since moving to Los Angeles in 1983. He’s traveled the world, occupying the coveted drum chair for Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band since its inception in 1999, and an overlapping 15 years as drummer for …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Iconic pianist/composer Fred Hersch was an early adopter of new technologies and new ways forward when the pandemic hit in early 2020. But he’s also been among the most eager to return to live performance and collaboration now that life has begun to resume some semblance of normality. …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Multi-Grammy-winning piano legend Bob James returns to the trio format for the first time in four years with “Feel Like Making Live!,” a celebration of his unique artistry and storied career that stretches back 59 years. Consisting of bassist Michael Palazzolo along with drummer Billy Kilson, the …
Kira Sullivan, a senior at Kennedy High School in Cedar Rapids, has been chosen as the winner of the 2022 Corridor Jazz Project CD Cover design. Kira will receive a $100 cash prize from KCCK-FM. Her design will serve as the cover of the “The Corridor Jazz Project XV”, a compilation of recordings from the top jazz bands from …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and SpotifyNow entering its third decade as an ensemble, Hagiga’s founder, saxophonist Alon Ferber looked to Eddie Harris’s “Freedom Jazz Dance” as inspiration and a theme for their fourth recording, “Reflecting on Freedom.” With an exciting three horn frontline—reminiscent of some Dave Douglas or Booker Little ensembles—they draw liberally …
