Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Gems from Mose Allison Craig presents a comprehensive playlist of gems from the wonderful jazz sage, pianist and vocalist, Mose Allison. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm The IWJO at Jazz Under the Stars The Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra …
Category: Special Programs
This Week’s Shows January 13 thru January 19
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Steeplechase Records, Part 6 Craig presents another terrific sampling of jazz from this remarkable Danish label. Founded by Nils Winther, Steeplechase has released over 1,000 top notch recordings from great artists like Kenny Werner, Paul Bley, Marc Copland, Jack Walrath, Harold Danko, Vic Juris, and more. …
This Week’s Shows January 6 thru January 12
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Tribute to Martial Solal Craig salutes the great French jazz pianist and composer Martial Solal, who passed away December 12, with a survey of his lengthy career. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Road Scholars at Jazz Under the Stars …
This Week’s Shows December 30 thru January 5
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Remembering Lou Donaldson We celebrated Lou Donaldson’s 98th birthday just a few weeks ago, but now it’s time to note the passing of Lou Donaldson – one of the genre’s great alto saxophonists and one of the most positive spirits in jazz. Craig will spin choice …
This Week’s Shows December 23 – December 29
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Lenny White III at 75 Craig celebrates the 75th birthday of underrated drummer Leonard “Lenny” White III. We’ll hear some hot examples of Lenny’s great work as a leader, as well as a variety of sideman projects with the likes of Chick Corea, Jaco Pastorius, Miles …
This Week’s Show December 16 – 22
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm John Abercrombie’s Birthday Salute On the occasion of guitarist John Abercrombie’s birth date anniversary, Craig spins the cream of the crop from more than 160 recordings. We’ll hear Abercrombie as both a leader and as a sideman between the years 1969 to 2017. …
This Week’s Shows December 9 through December 15
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Tribute to Benny Golson Craig salutes the recently departed jazz giant, composer, arranger, and tenor man Benny Golson with a dazzling program of great recordings featuring Benny. We’ll also hear some of his greatest compositions, like “Whisper Not,” “Along Came Betty,” “I Remember Clifford,” “Killer …
Special Programs December 2 – December 8
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Happy 84th Birthday Billy Hart Craig celebrates another November birthday. This week, it’s a party for drummer Billy Hart. Craig spins choice goodies that feature Billy’s work from the early 70s, right up to the present! Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays …