Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm A Look at IAI Records Craig Kessler looks at the short-lived IAI (Improvising Artists Incorporated) jazz label, owned and operated by pianist and composer Paul Bley. It was founded in 1974 to record improvised music and video art. We’ll hear true obscurities culled from …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Artistry of Charlie Mariano Craig Kessler surveys the interesting career of this multi-faceted reed master. We’ll hear selections from all corners of his career – the early days of bebop, modern jazz in Boston, his partnership with pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi, his time with Mingus …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Milestone Records, Part 3 Don’t miss Jazz Corner of the World as Craig presents another mixture of artists and records from the Orrin Keepnews-owned Milestone Records. We’ll hear from pianist Ran Blake, sax player Hank Crawford, guitarist Michael Howell, pianist Mike Wofford, bassist Ron Carter, …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm A Deep Listen to Oregon, Part 2 Craig Kessler offers up another deep listen to the influential band Oregon. For this show, Craig spins some beauties from Elektra Records, ECM, and a few more Vanguard releases. Oregon was particularly popular at this point in …
Jazz Corner of the World Encore Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Jazz Corner of the World with Craig Kessler is pre-empted. Enjoy KCCK’s Independence Day special with the United States Air Force Band, the Airmen of Note with special guests Karrin Allyson, Branford Marsalis, and many more! The Wednesday …
Jazz Corner of the World Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Milestone Records, Part 2 Host Craig Kessler continues his listen to the Milestone record label, created by Orrin Keepnews following the demise of Riverside Records. Instead of an overview, Craig focuses on the extraordinary pianist McCoy Tyner and the exquisite, powerful music he recorded for …
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 …
