Jazz Corner of the World (January 2) Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Percussion Artistry of Billy Cobham Billy Cobham is still going strong, providing inspiration for jazz artists around the world. Host Craig Kessler plays selections from some of Cobham’s 40-plus releases as leader, as well as selections from his 100-plus appearances as …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Soul Jazz in the 1960s Soul jazz frequently revolved around the Hammond B-3 organ, guitars, and soulful rhythms. Host Craig Kessler invites you in on the fun as he gives us a listen to this popular sub-genre of jazz that thrived in the 60s. …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Herbie Hancock’s V.S.O.P. Projects When Miles Davis retired in 1975, Herbie Hancock assembled Wayne Shorter, Ron Carter, Tony Williams, and many others from Miles’s 1960’s bands. These new units created high art and original compositions, but still in the spirit of Miles’s work. The …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Jimmy Giuffre, Part 1 Craig plays early selections from master musician Jimmy Giuffre. We’ll hear arrangements and compositions that Jimmy did for Woody Herman, as well as some great work with “West Coast jazz” mainstays Shorty Rogers, Pete Rugolo, Howard Rumsey, Teddy Charles, and …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm IAI Records, Part 2 Craig Kessler takes another listen to Paul Bley’s short-lived jazz label, IAI (Improvising Artists Incorporated), founded in 1974 to record improvised music and video art. We’ll hear some fascinating obscurities from Jimmy Giuffre, Paul Bley, Jaco Pastorious, and many others. …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Bossa Nova & Brazilian Jazz, Part 2 Host Craig Kessler opens another treasure chest of music exploring the history of Brazilian jazz – from its early roots to the present. We’ll hear Antonio Carlos Jobim, Baden Powell, Astrud Gilberto, Luiz Bonfa, and others. …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Miles On Columbia – 1982-1985 Craig Kessler celebrates Columbia Record’s latest in their Miles Davis Bootleg series, featuring some surprising unreleased music from 1982 through 1985. We’ll also hear some unusual live sets from the period. It’s an excellent sound picture of Mile’s creative …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Compositions of Carla Bley, Part 2 Host Craig Kessler spins a fresh mix of Carla Bley charts. We’ll hear Carla’s own recordings of her remarkable material, as well as interpretations from other artists. The Wednesday Night Special …
