Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Remembering Ralph Towner Craig pays tribute to the virtuoso guitarist Ralph Towner, who recently passed on January 18, by presenting a variety of his work with ECM Records, as well as beautiful examples of his brilliant work with his own group, Oregon. …
Category: Special Programs
This Week’s Shows February 2 thru February 8
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Horace Silver on Blue Note Craig spins a variety of wonderful Blue Note releases from piano genius Horace Silver from 1952 through 1969. We’ll explore Silver’s work both as a leader and as a sideman. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at …
This Week’s Shows January 26 thru February 1
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Myriad of Miles Davis Tributes Craig plays a deep listen to an astounding batch of Miles Davis tribute records, from jazz greats Herbie Hancock, Gary Bartz, Bireli Lagrene, Richard Clay, Geri Allen, Bill Frisell, Wayne Shorter, Pat Martino, and many others. …
This Week’s Shows January 18 thru January 25
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Pacific Jazz of the 1960s Craig spins a variety of selections from the 1960s at Pacific Jazz. With the abrupt ending of the “west coast” craze of the 1950s, Pacific Jazz, one of the first labels involved with the west coast phenomenon, turned to several other …
This Week’s Shows January 12 thru January 17
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Tribute to Jack DeJohnette (1942 – 2025) Craig salutes the life and legacy of drummer, pianist, and composer Jack DeJohnette with a variety of his recordings and collaborations. We’ll hear Jack both as a leader, and as a sideman with artists including Keith Jarrett, Charles …
This Week’s Shows January 5 thru January 11
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Herbie Nichols’s Birth Date Anniversary Craig presents some top-notch material from Herbie Nichols, born January 3, 1919, whom Craig considers one of jazz music’s superior composers and pianists. We’ll hear Herbie’s work for Blue Note, Bethlehem, Savoy, and several other labels. Herbie Nichols is certainly one …
This Week’s Shows December 29 thru January 4
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Eric Dolphy on Prestige Craig presents a variety of impressive and unique modern jazz gems from the 18 Prestige sessions featuring the award-winning clarinetist, alto saxophonist, flautist, bandleader, and composer Eric Dolphy, who continues to receive tributes from around the world. He’ll always remain an important …
This Week’s Shows December 22 thru December 28
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm John Coltrane’s Prestige Classics Craig presents a variety of beautiful jazz gems from the 40 Prestige sessions featuring multi award winning saxophonist, bandleader, and composer, John Coltrane, who continues to be among the most influential and acclaimed figures in jazz, and in all of 20th century …