Short List with host Bob Naujoks

Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM

Licorice Stick 2: Hank D’Amico & Aaron Sachs

The mid-20th century clarinetists Hank D’Amico and Aaron Sachs were both veterans of various ensembles of vibraphonist Red Norvo over the years. D’Amico would spend five years in the studios of the ABC radio network. Sachs was not only a jazzman but also spent a lot of time with the Latin bands of Machito, Tito Puente and Tito Rodriguez in the 1960s.

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler

Mondays at 6:00 PM

Saturdays at 12:00 Noon

The Pioneering John Lewis

Craig takes a respectful look at the pioneering pianist, composer, and arranger, John Lewis – known best as the founder and director of the Modern Jazz Quartet.  We’ll hear Lewis in the company of Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Clifford Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, “Orchestra U.S.A.,” and, of course, the Modern Jazz Quartet.  Lewis was an important figure in the development of “Third Stream jazz,” and in the movement of modern jazz in general!

The Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Amanda Monaco Quartet at the Iowa City Jazz Festival

2018’s Iowa City Jazz Festival brought an impressive roster of talent to the main stage. All month long, KCCK presents some of the best gigs from that bumper crop of talent. First up is the Amanda Monaco Quartet. Guitarist Monaco teamed with saxophonist Lauren Sevian, Gary Versace on keys, and drummer Matt Wilson for a high energy, wildly entertaining set.

Jazz Night In America with host Christian McBride

Thursdays at 11:00 PM

Crate Digging: Joe Zawinul

This week it’s another crate dive into the Jazz Night In America vaults for a mean set of fusion favorites from Joe Zawinul and the Zawinul Syndicate. Plus, to celebrate 50 years of Weather Report, host Christian McBride talks with some distinguished WR alums, including Wayne Shorter.

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler

Saturdays at 12:00 Noon

Jazz In 1950

Craig spins some of the “hits” (and “misses”) that were recorded 70 years ago, during the year 1950.  We’ll hear a wide variety of good examples from the likes of Miles Davis, Django Reinhardt, Anita O’Day, Charlie Parker, Teddy Wilson, and a host of others. Lots of fun!

KCCK’s Midnight CD

Every Night at Midnight

Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.

The 2020 Jazz Heritage Series by the Airmen of Note on Monday; Sunday at Pilars by Chris Rottmayer on Tuesday; For Pete’s Ache by the Peter Ellman Big Band on Wednesday; New Life by the Peter Leitch New Life Orchestra on Thursday; Live In Maui (Disc 1) by the Jimi Hendrix Experience on Friday; Live In Maui (Disc 2) by the Jimi Hendrix Experience on Saturday; Trio In Motion by Alan Broadbent on Sunday

Short List with host Bob Naujoks

Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM

Licorice Stick 2: Kenny Davern

As a teen, Kenny Davern was entranced by the sound of Pee Wee Russell. Right out of high school, Davern joined Ralph Flanagan’s Glenn Miller-styled orchestra for a year, then joined up with trombonist Jack Teagarden’s combo with whom he made his first recordings. Later, parings with pianist Dick Wellstood and reedman Bob Wilber were well-known and popular. Davern and Wilber formed the group “Soprano Summit.”

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler

Mondays at 6:00 PM

Saturdays at 12:00 Noon

More Early Art Pepper

In early September, Craig delivered a look at the first 10 years of Pepper’s stellar career (1943 to 1953). This week, Craig looks at more good stuff from Pepper’s 1950s material – covering 1950 to 1956. We’ll hear excellent examples of Pepper’s saxophone artistry, with jazz luminaries Stan Kenton, Shorty Rogers, Shelly Manne, Warne Marsh, Marty Paich, Hoagy Carmichael, and many others!

The Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Anat Cohen at the Iowa City Jazz Festival

This month, KCCK’s Wednesday Night Special features members of the jazz supergroup, Artemis, and their standout gigs at the Iowa City Jazz Festival. This week, it’s clarinetist Anat Cohen from her 2014 main stage gig.

KCCK’s Thanksgiving Day Special 

All Day Thursday

Join us for a feast of great music, recorded live from the Opus Concert Café. KCCK presents The Best of First Friday Jazz. There’s something on the table for every taste in jazz – from the Blake Shaw Quintet and Commons Collective, to the Peter Schlamb Trio and Eddie Piccard. We’re even serving up some double portions of great sets from the Rod Pierson Big Band with Craig Boche, Steve Grismore’s Big  Fun, Soul Sacrifice, Craig Erickson, and the Corridor Quintet.

Jazz Night In America with host Christian McBride

Thursdays at 11:00 PM

Pre-Empted This Week. Join us all day Thursday for KCCK’s Thanksgiving Day Special 

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler

Saturdays at 12:00 Noon

The Pioneering John Lewis

Craig takes a respectful look at the pioneering pianist, composer, and arranger, John Lewis – known best as the founder and director of the Modern Jazz Quartet.  We’ll hear Lewis in the company of Charlie Parker, Miles Davis, Clifford Brown, Dizzy Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, “Orchestra U.S.A.,” and, of course, the Modern Jazz Quartet.  Lewis was an important figure in the development of “Third Stream jazz,” and in the movement of modern jazz in general!

KCCK’s Midnight CD

Every Night at Midnight

Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.

BB XL by Walter White on Monday; You’re It! by the Mike Melito/Dino Losito Quartet on Tuesday#KingButch by Butcher Brown on Wednesday; Music in Film: The Reel Deal by Richard Baratta on Thursday; Living in the City by Big Harp George on Friday; Tales from the Psychedelta by Kerry Kearney on Saturday; New York Strong – Latin Jazz! by Noah Bless on Sunday