Special Programs for October 19 thru October 25

Short List with host Bob Naujoks

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

Licorice Stick 2: Frank Teschemacher

Frank Teschemacher’s intense solo stylings laid the groundwork for a rich sound and creative approach during the early days of jazz. Influenced by the energy of Bix Beiderbeck, Teschemacher himself was a major influence on Benny Goodman and Pee Wee Russell.

 

 

 

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler

Mondays at 6:00 PM

Herbie Hancock’s “Mwandishi” Years, Part 4     

In this fourth and final presentation of Herbie’s music from 1969 to 1973, we’ll hear more stunning material that features Bennie Maupin, Eddie Henderson, Julian Priester, Buster Williams, Patrick Gleeson, and Billy Hart.  This is some of the most overlooked and underrated music of the latter half of the 20th century.

 

 

 

 

The Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Fareed Haque at Kirkwood 2008

Guitarist Fareed Haque has worked with such notables as Sting, Joe Henderson, and Cassandra Wilson. In 2008, the founder of Garaj Mahal took Kirkwood’s Ballantyne Auditorium stage with the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble, for a spirited and innovative set.

 

 

 

 

Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride

Thursdays at 11:00 PM

Camille Thurman: “The Horn is a Voice”

Saxophonist and vocalist CamilleThurman grew up minutes from the former homes of jazz royalty like Count Basie and Fats Waller. On this episode of Jazz Night, we explore the neighborhood and hear music from Camille’s band, plus her work with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.

 

 

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler

Saturdays at 12:00 Noon

Steve Grossman Tribute, Part 2: the Miles Davis Years     

Craig spins more music from recently departed saxophonist Steve Grossman. Following the departure of Wayne Shorter (who left to form Weather Report), 18-year-old Grossman played with Miles Davis from late3 1969 to 1971. Some righteous sax work (mostly on soprano) from a remarkable player!

 

 

 

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 Path by Chien Chien Lu on Monday; El Duelo by Diego Urcola Quartet featuring Paquito D’Rivera on Tuesday; Spirit Science by Tom Guarna on Wednesday; Jazz Dance Suites by Charles McPherson on Thursday; Palmetto & Pine by Ray Cashman on Friday; Uncivil War by Shemekia Copeland on Saturday; When Lights Are Low by Kenny Kotwitz & the LA Jazz Quintet on Sunday

This Week In Jazz October 18 thru October 24

Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of vocalists Anita O’Day, Bobby Troup, Dianne Reeves and Esperanza Spalding, trumpeter/composer/bandleader Dizzy Gillespie, flutist Ali Ryerson, bassist Hans Glawischnig and more!!! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of “Stan Getz & J.J. Johnson at the Opera House” (1957), “Sonny Rollins & the Contemporary Leaders” (1958), Sonny Criss’ “This Is Criss” (1966), Ron Carter’s “All Blues” (1973), The Ray Brown Trio “Live at Scullers” (1996), Mose Allison’s “American Legend: Live in California” (2006) and many others throughout the week and Mondays thru Fridays at noon on our ‘JAZZ MASTERS’ program on Jazz 88.3 KCCK!!!

New Music Monday for October 19, 2020

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New Orleans-born saxophonist, educator and composer Gregory Tardy is one of the most versatile jazz musicians of his generation, equally comfortable in a variety of musical and improvisational situations. His performance schedule has taken him all over the world, playing at all the major jazz festivals and on some of the biggest stages in jazz.  In 1992, he started playing with the legendary drummer, Elvin Jones, and recorded the first of his 15 CDs as a leader. As a sought after sideman Gregory has played with many prominent artists including Andrew Hill, Tom Harrell, Wynton Marsalis, Jay McShann, Roy Hargrove, Betty Carter, and many more. For his new CD, “If Time Could Stand Still,” he’s joined by bassist Alexander Claffey, drummer Willie Jones III, and special guest Alex Norris on trumpet.

 

 

 

     Forty-one years after their first down beat, the Toronto based world-jazz nonet Manteca is still creating, still exploring, and still a force of joyous sonic invention. The Toronto Star called their last recording “gut grabbing innovation.” “The Twelfth of Never” is the Juno Award-winning collective’s 12th CD. A collection of eight original compositions by Doug Wilde, Matt Zimbel and Jason Loge, the disc is by turns tender and cutting—a tour de force by one of Canada’s most storied bands. Laurie Brown of CBC Radio describes it as “cinematic, introspective, atmospheric and moody—mysterious even. The playing is exceptional and the sound is remarkable.”

 

                          

Also this week, legendary pianist Chick Corea explores the lineage of great composers from Mozart to Monk, Jobim to Stevie Wonder on a new live set, “Plays”;

 

 

 

 

        

Denver based trumpeter Ron Miles’ new release, “Rainbow Sign,” features guitarist Bill Frisell and pianist Jason Moran;

 

 

 

 

      and Japanese-born New York City-based pianist Rina has assembled a trio with bassist Yasushi Nakamura and drummer Jerome Jennings for her debut release, “Rina.”

 

 

Culture Crawl 595 “Take Two”

Revival Theatre Company’s Cameron Sullenberger face on the Culture Crawl to talk about “Rising Stars,” an online show featuring young musical theatre talent the day before the derecho forced him to postpone the event!

Rising Stars has been rescheduled for October 25, 7pm live on the Revival website and Facebook page. Fifteen young performers, ranging in age from 10 to 22 will showcase their talents. No admission charge to view!

www.revivaltheatrecompany.com for more information.

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Talking Pictures 10-14-20

Secret Window (2004) and Nocturne (2020) with Hollis Monroe, Phil Brown and Ron Adkins.

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Special Programs for October 12 thru October 17

Short List with host Bob Naujoks

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

Licorice Stick 2: Ken Peplowski

Veteran reedman Ken Peplowski is often hailed as the clarinet successor to Benny Goodman. He cultivated his impressive chops early, working in a polka band in his hometown Cleveland.  Although he’s primarily known for his swing style, Peplowski’s versatility and musicianship have made him the go-to clarinetist for artists as varied as Cedar Walton, conductor Erich Kunzel, and Leon Redbone.

 

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler

Mondays at 6:00 PM

Tribute to Eric Dolphy, Part 2

It’s another top-notch batch of Eric Dolphy compositions, as recorded by a host of other jazz artists. There was so much great music to play in the first part of his tribute to the legendary saxman that Craig needed another show to spin more wonderful interpretations of Dolphy’s works. Absolutely worth hearing!

 

 

The Wednesday Night Special

Wednesdays at 6:00 PM

Lew Soloff at Kirkwood 2012

The late trumpeter Lew Soloff cultivated an impressive and diverse resume during his six-decade career. He began with a Grammy-winning stint with Blood, Sweat, & Tears, then quickly became the one to call for session work. Soloff was equally comfortable in small groups and large ensembles, as evidenced by his outstanding gig with the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble in 2012.   

 

 

 

 

Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride

Thursdays at 11:00 PM

Moran & Monk at Town Hall

Jason Moran defies the constraints of history itself in this celebration of “the first pianist who made me want to be a pianist.” Using archival footage, interviews, and live music, Moran re-imagines the classic Monk at Town Hall concert from 1959 to paint a portrait of one of the unique and influential musicians in jazz history. Backed by The Big Bandwagon, Moran performs his tribute to Thelonious Monk live at the Kennedy Center.

 

 

 

 

Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler

Saturdays at 12:00 Noon

Herbie Hancock’s “Mwandishi” Years, Part 4     

In this fourth and final presentation of Herbie’s music from 1969 to 1973, we’ll hear more stunning material that features Bennie Maupin, Eddie Henderson, Julian Priester, Buster Williams, Patrick Gleeson, and Billy Hart.  This is some of the most overlooked and underrated music of the latter half of the 20th century.

 

 

KCCK’s Midnight CD

Every Night at Midnight

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

Time to Swing by Joe Farnsworth on Monday; Mariposas Cantan by Jose Rizo’s Mongorama on Tuesday; RoundAgain by Redman Mehldau McBride Blade on Wednesday; The Latin Side of Horace Silver by Conrad Herwig on Thursday; Take Me Back: the Bigtone Sessions by Kim Wilson on Friday; Stone Crazy by Kevin Burt on Saturday; Glitter & Grits by Deborah Silver on Sunday

This Week In Jazz October 11 thru October 18

Hey, Jazz fans!!! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of Bluesman Big Joe Williams, pianist Art Tatum, drummer Art Blakey, vibist Terry Gibbs, bassist Ray Brown, saxophonist Lee Konitz and more!!! We’ll also mark therecording anniversaries of Thelonious Monk’s “Brilliant Corners” (1956), “Benny Golson’s New York Scene” (1957), John Coltrane’s “Coltrane Time” (1958) Sheila Jordan’s “Portrait of Sheila” (1962), Zoot Sims & Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis’ “The Tenor Giants, feat. Oscar Peterson” Keith Jarrett’s “Bye Bye Blackbird” (1991) and many others throughout the week and Mondays thru Fridays at noon on our ‘JAZZ MASTERS’ program on Jazz 88.3 KCCK!!!

New Music Monday for October 12, 2020

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Specific reasons led to the piano-less quartet becoming a vehicle for the more explorative jazz practitioners of the 1950s and ‘60s, namely directness of group sound and the increased interplay between ensemble members. It was during a regular visit to Uruguay’s Punta del Este Jazz Festival that trumpeter Diego Urcola was asked to present a musical tribute to the revered Gerry Mulligan Quartet that featured Chet Baker. During the quartet’s performance, Urcola invited Paquito D’Rivera to the stage, and the idea of recording in a piano-less quartet was cemented by the resounding performance. On the new recording, “El Duelo,” the trumpeter recruits D’Rivera to join him in that very rare, and exposed, playing scenario.

 

 

     Art Van Damme was the pacesetter among jazz accordionists. In 1947, he began leading a group that was inspired by the George Shearing Quintet, but with his accordion in place of the piano. Over its 35-year existence, the Art Van Damme Quintet made dozens of popular recordings. Now, in the centennial year of Van Damme’s birth, the LA Jazz Quintet has been organized with Kenny Kotwitz, one of Van Damme’s few students, providing colorful arrangements in addition to his accordion for the new CD, “When Lights Are Low.” The Quintet also features guitarist John Chiodini, bassist Chuck Berghofer, drummer Kendal Kay and vibraphonist Nick Mancini.

 

 

                  

Also this week, master saxophonist , composer and bebop luminary Charles McPherson presents “Jazz Dance Suites,” capturing his groundbreaking collaboration with the San Diego Ballet;

 

 

 

 

                

Taiwanese vibraphonist Chien Chien Lu, best known to date for recording and touring with the Jeremy Pelt Quintet, releases her genre-melding debut as a leader, “The Path”;

 

 

 

 

 

         

     and Tom Guarna, a guitarist praised by DownBeat for the “emotion, tension, surprise and passion” in his music, has assembled another “dream team” of a band for his latest, “Spirit Science.”