Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Miles Live in Europe 1950s thru 1980s Craig visits a number of European venues featuring live performances of Miles Davis and his fabulous groups. We’ll hear all the cats – from John Coltrane and Wayne Shorter, to Mike Stern and Hank Mobley. …
Category: Special Programs
This Week’s Shows – July 29 thru August 3
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Jazz in 1974 Craig travels back 50 years to look in on some of examples of great jazz recordings that were made in 1974. We’ll hear from McCoy Tyner, Billy Cobham, Miles Davis, Keith Jarrett, Oregon, Weather Report, and many others. …
This Week’s Shows July 22 thru July 28
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Steeplechase Records Craig spins a delightful sampling of the prestigious Danish label Steeplechase. The label was founded by Nils Winther, while a student at the University of Copenhagen, back in 1972, and over the years has produced well over 1,000 choice releases by top-notch recording artists …
This Week’s Shows July 15 thru July 21
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm The Piano Artistry of Kenny Barron Craig surveys the lengthy career of piano great Kenny Barron. We’ll hear gems with groups led by Kenny, as well as a variety of recordings that feature Kenny as a sideman with Cindy Blackman, Freddie Hubbard, Dave Holland, Arthur Blythe, Stan …
This Week’s Shows July 8 thru July 14
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm The Bari Sax (Special Live Show) In a special Monday evening live broadcast, host Craig Kessler features the baritone sax players. We’ll hear goodies from Gerry Mulligan, Cecil Payne, Gil Melle, Sahib Shihad, Ronnie Cuber, and a number of others. …
This Week’s Shows July 1 thru July 7
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm The Easy Going Side of Black & Blue Craig spins some laid back fare from the French jazz and blues label Black & Blue. We’ll hear from great musicians like Arnett Cobb, Lockjaw Davis, Lloyd Glenn, Illinois Jacquet, Don Byas, Milt Buckner, and many others. …
This Week’s Shows June 24 thru June 30
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Prestige’s ‘Soul Jazz Years’ Craig continues his commemoration of Prestige Records’ 75th anniversary with classic soul jazz from Gene Ammons, Charles Earland, Don Patterson, Jack McDuff, and George Benson. The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Cory Wong on the Main Stage …
This Week’s Shows June 17 thru June 23
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Italy’s Horo Records Craig introduces us to Horo Records, the highly-respected Italian jazz label. We’ll hear a variety of spins from the 1970s, from Gil Evans, Sun Ra, Sam Rivers, Ran Blake, Lee Konitz, Martial Solal, Billy Harper, and others. …