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 …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Dave Liebman, Show 2 In this 2nd show spotlighting the career of reedman Dave Liebman, host Craig Kessler spins more from Dave’s early years (the 70s and 80s), including material recorded with Richie Beirach, Elvin Jones, some special goodies with Miles Davis, and several …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and SpotifyThe jazz world was stunned and saddened by the unexpected passing of legendary pianist Chick Corea in February. In a posthumous statement on his facebook page, Corea bid farewell to his compatriots and fans, thanking those who “helped keep the music fires burning bright.” Two of the gifted …
Listen to this week’s playlist on YouTube and Spotify Drummer Joe Farnsworth celebrates the fortitude of New York City’s jazz community with “City of Sounds,” featuring legendary pianist Kenny Barron and stellar bassist Peter Washington. Still in masks at the time, separated by plastic barriers, playing in an empty club for an audience of virtual listeners streaming …
