The KCCK Featured CD for May is “Culcha Vulcha” by Snarky Puppy, their first true studio album in eight years. Groove reigns supreme for the Texas-bred, Brooklyn-based collective, showcasing intricate melodies and fluid counterpoint while proving why Rolling Stone magazine calls them “one of the more versatile groups on the planet right now.” Influenced by the travels …
The KCCK Featured CD for April is “A Tribute to Herbie Plus One” by the Dick Oatts/Mats Holmquist New York Jazz Orchestra. One of the most distinguished saxophonists in the world of big band, Des Moines native Dick Oatts, teams with co-leader Mats Holmquist of Sweden and his stunning arrangements of some of Herbie Hancock’s …
The KCCK Featured CD for March is “All My Yesterdays” by the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra. The first official release of the two-disc set documents the debut recordings of the Orchestra at the Village Vanguard in 1966, a Monday night gig which lasted for twelve years. Many of the charts were things that Jones had …
Every month, KCCK calls your attention to a new release we think is especially noteworthy. The KCCK Featured CD for November is “Past Present” by John Scofield. The early ’90s saw the celebrated guitarist release three well-received discs as the John Scofield Quartet, featuring tenor titan Joe Lovano with Iowa native Bill Stewart on …
The KCCK Featured CD for October is “Sophisticated Abbey” from Abbey Lincoln, a previously unreleased live set recorded in the cozy confines of the Keystone Korner in San Francisco in 1980. Probably best known for the power, raw rage, and emotional impact she intended and achieved in her performances, here she is casual, candid, comfortable …
