Jazz Corner of the World Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Third Stream Music, Part 3 Don’t miss the Jazz Corner of the World as host Craig Kessler dives deeper into “Third Stream Music” – a relatively new genre that combines characteristics of improvised jazz and European classical music. We’ll hear interesting offerings from Joe Lovano, …
Jazz Corner of the World (June 6) Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Early Works of Oregon Host Craig Kessler takes a chronological look at this stylish and sophisticated group that was founded in 1970 by Paul McCandless, Ralph Towner, Collin Walcott, and Glen Moore. In this first of several shows, we’ll hear choice works of art (both studio …
The 2021 Iowa City Jazz Festival Memorial Day Tune in all day as KCCK whets your appetite for great live jazz! Our rebroadcast of the 2021 Iowa City Jazz Festival includes hot mainstage sets from Immanuel Wilkins, Giveton Gelin, Jennifer Wharton’s Bonegasm, and headliner Cory Wong. Plus, great side stage acts Bad News, Jim Buennig, …
Jazz Corner of the World Saturdays at 12:00 Noon Third Stream Jazz, Part 2 Host Craig Kessler plays more wonderful examples of “Third Stream Jazz” (music that combines characteristics of improvised jazz, and European classical music). In this second of three shows, you’ll love the offerings from Ornette Coleman, Duke Ellington, Stan Getz, Don Ellis, …
Jazz Corner of the World Saturdays at 12:00 Noon Early Milestone Records Host Craig Kessler takes a look at Milestone Records, founded in 1966, and carrying on the modern jazz traditions begun at Riverside Records. We’ll hear from the the label’s early days, including recordings by Gary Bartz, Lee Konitz, Wes Montgomery, McCoy Tyner, Ron …
Jazz Corner of the World Saturdays at 12:00 Noon Richie Beirach’s Piano Artistry Host Craig Kessler takes a detailed listen to pianist Richie Beirach. We’ll hear Richie from his first recordings in 1974 in a variety of solo settings, with guitarist John Abercrombie, and with reedman Dave Liebman. Tune in for a masterful display …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM More Bitches Brew Descendants It’s always fun to see important releases inspire great new art! Host Craig Kessler plays “new” music made possible by Miles Davis’s Bitches Brew. This landmark set inspired not only the jazz fusion and progressive rock sound of the 70s, …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays at 6:00 PM Mingus Centennial, Part 2 Host Craig Kessler continues his celebration of Mingus at 100! Again, we’ll hear more classic Mingus material – this time from the later years of his career. Tune in for some amazing material from 1962 thru 1977 from Atlantic, Impulse, Columbia and other …
