KCCK’s music producers have each chosen their 10 favorite jazz, smooth jazz and blues releases from 2014. Their top choices range from Ryan Keberle & Catharsis to Craig Handy to Ariel Pocock. Click here to see their choices. Mark Yother: Monday-Friday 6 a.m. – 10 a.m. / Sundays 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. 1) Spike …
Nathan East’s self-titled CD was the most-played on KCCK during 2014. George Cables’ “Icons and Influences” was the second most-popular on our airwaves. “Pucker” by Scott Amendola and Charlie Hunter came in third. “Into the Zone” by Ryan Keberle & Catharsis was Number-88. You can purchase all 88 CDs through Amazon.com and a portion of …
Every now and then, sometimes associated with the jazz education work KCCK does in middle and high schools, we’ll get asked “How about some jazz education for adults who want to return to playing or play better?” Well, here is an opportunity! Pianist Jon Batiste is offering a special workshop, targeted at 50+ musicians, prior …
