Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Jazz Corner of the World Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm Jazz in Motion Picture Soundtracks Craig presents some wonderful movie music, as performed by a variety of great jazz artists, such as Miles Davis, Andre Previn, Duke Ellington, Stan Getz, Leith Stevens, Sonny Rollins, and …
Category: Special Programs
This Week’s Shows September 28 thru October 5
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Gary Bartz is 85 Join Craig as he celebrates the 85th birthday of Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Gary Bartz. Craig spins tunes featuring the outstanding reedman, born in 1940, from his career that spans the 60s to the present. Wednesday …
This Week’s Shows September 22 thru September 28
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm More Gypsy Jazz We’ll hear more splendid music in the style inspired by guitarist Django Reinhardt as Craig spins a variety of gems from top-notch artists and groups like Bireli Lagrene, the Ferre Brothers, Tchavolo Schmitt, Alfonso Ponticelli, Raphael Fays, Jimmy Rosenberg, and others. …
This Week’s Shows September 15 thru September 21
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Listen to Michael White, Show 1 Craig explores different areas of violinist Michael White’s diverse recording career. We’ll hear recordings that feature White on several albums from the legendary group The Fourth Way, co-founded with Mike Nock, Eddie Marshall, and Ron McLure. We’ll also focus on his …
This Week’s Shows September 8 thru September 14
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Sunnyside Records, Show 4 Craig continues his exploration of Sunnyside, a top-notch record label operated by Francoise Zalacain (founded in 1982). We’ll hear a variety of diverse selections from premier jazz artists such as Wayne Escoffery. Norma Winstone, John McNeil, Becca Stevens, Frank Kimbrough, Diego Urcola, and …
This Week’s Shows September 1 thru September 7
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm A Kenny Drew Birthday Celebration Craig celebrates the birthday anniversary of Kenny Drew, born August 28, 1928. We’ll hear a variety of choice jazz gems dating back to 1950 works and continuing throughout his lengthy career, with recordings from Blue Note, Storyville, Riverside, Steeplechase, Soul Note, …
This Week’s Shows August 25 thru August 31
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Terje Rypdal Turns 78 Craig spins a variety of dazzling work from this Norwegian guitarist and composer. We’ll hear material mostly from the famed ECM Records label. Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm Soul Sacrifice at First Friday Jazz …
This Week’s Shows August 18 thru August 24
Jazz Corner of the World (Encore) Mondays at 6:00pm Mal Waldron’s Birthday Anniversary Craig presents an exciting range of material from pianist Mal Waldron’s stunning career. We’ll hear Mal as a leader of his own groups, as well as a side man with a long list of well-known artists like John Coltrane, Gene Ammons, Teddy Charles, …