Category: Special Programs

Special Programs May 6 thru May 12

Jazz Corner of the World  with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Prestige Jam Sessions Craig gives us a listen to the famous “Jam Session Recordings” from Prestige. We’ll hear extended top-notch sides featuring Gene Ammons, John Coltrane, Mal Waldron, Teddy Charles, Jackie McLean, and many others.             The Wednesday …

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Special Programs April 29 thru May 5

Jazz Corner of the World  with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Acoustic Jazz Piano Jamboree, Part 5 Craig presents a variety of selections from the lengthy career of the incomparable Chick Corea. We’ll hear Chick as a leader and composer, dating back to the early 1960’s right up to 2020.           …

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Special Programs April 22 thru April 28

Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Acoustic Jazz Piano Jamboree, Part 4 Craig spins a variety of wonderful records that feature Duke Pearson as a dynamic pianist, composer, and arranger. He’ll also take this opportunity to again celebrate the 85th anniversary of Blue Note Records.       …

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Special Programs April 15 thru April 21

Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Acoustic Jazz Piano Jamboree, Part 3 Craig celebrates Red Garland by spinning pieces that feature him as a leader, and also as an important sideman with John Coltrane, Miles Davis, and many others.             The Wednesday Night …

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Special Programs April 8 thru April 14

Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Acoustic Jazz Piano Jamboree Join Craig as he begins his “April Acoustic Jazz Piano Jamboree” with a listen to the best of Bill Evans on the Verve record label.             The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm …

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Special Programs April 1 thru April 7

Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm The Brilliance of Bobby Timmons Craig spins some fine examples of pianist Bobby Timmon’s work on Riverside Records, Prestige Records, and as a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers.             The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm …

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Special Programs March 25 thru March 31

Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Mellow Trane on Prestige Craig begins his celebration of the 75th anniversary of Prestige Records with spins from a number of mellow John Coltrane classics from the legendary label.               The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at …

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Special Programs March 18 thru March 24

Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Cedar Walton’s Extraordinary Piano Craig serves up a deep listen to the work of pianist extraordinaire, Cedar Walton. We’ll hear fine hard bop piano from Walton’s 50-plus records.             The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Da’Bluesapalooza 2023 …

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