Short List with host Bob Naujoks    

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

Vocal Short List: Hadda Brooks

This week, the Vocal Short List Fifteen spotlights the lesser-known West Coast artist Hadda Brooks. She followed in the footsteps of Albert Ammons and Pete Johnson and even had a hit record with “Swingin’ the Boogie” in 1945. She was also a fine singer in the mold of Nat King Cole and Charles Brown, so you could say her performances were Boogie and Ballads. She retired at the start of the Rock-n-Roll craze, but returned in the mid 1980’s, enjoying a successful second career until her death in 2002. Hear The Short List daily at 8:35am and on Saturday mornings at 7:00. Or on your own schedule at kcck.org.

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler

Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Bobby Hutcherson Birth Date Anniversary Celebration      

Craig notes the birthday of famed vibes and marimba player, Bobby Hutcherson.  We’ll hear a well-chosen program of highlights from Bobby’s 40+ recordings as a leader, and from his 100+ recording sessions as a sideman. Tune in for some truly remarkable music!

Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson    

Monday at 11:00 PM 

Jimmy Smith: Organ Grinder Swing

A critic once described organist Jimmy Smith as an “excitement merchant” creating a lush, soul-stirring sound that brings audiences to their feet. This tribute explores Smith’s early days in Philadelphia and shows how he brought the Hammond organ to the forefront of jazz. We’ll also explore his work with trios and big bands, and his work with jazz greats such as Wes Montgomery and Oliver Nelson. Interviewees include Jimmy Smith, Shirley Scott, Mark Whitfield, and Kenny Burrell.

Wednesday Night Special   

6:00 PM   

Orquesta Alto Maiz at Jazz Under The Stars

Orquesta Alto Maiz was the only group to have two separate Jazz Under the Stars performances rank high on our 30^th Anniversary Listener Poll. This incredibly talented group of Eastern Iowa musicians always draw a huge following when they play at Noelridge Park or the McGrath Amphitheatre. Their infectious Latin grooves and driving beats never fails to get them dancing on the lawn. Join for the 2006 edition of Orquesta Alto Maiz, live at Jazz Under the Stars!

First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Café The Eric Thompson Quartet performs February 2 at 5pm at First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Café. The first set, as always, will be broadcast live on KCCK. The First Friday Jazz Series features an eclectic mix of jazz, Latin, contemporary music, and more in an intimate, upscale environment.

Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride

Thursday at 11:00 PM

Gary Burton Retires

Gary Burton’s final stop on his farewell tour was at the Jazz Kitchen in Indianapolis, Indiana — Gary’s home state. The master vibraphonist has retired from music on his own terms and in the comfort of playing duets with his pianist of three decades, Makoto Ozone. This episode Jazz Night in America features music recorded at The Jazz Kitchen, Burton in conversation with WBGO’s Nate Chinen, and words from some his closest friends and colleagues.

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler  

Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM

Prestige Records in 1958, Part Two     

Don’t miss this week’s Jazz Corner of the World as Craig takes one of his frequent journeys back in time. This time, he looks in on some of the recording that took place 60 years ago at Prestige Records in 1958.  Craig’s focus is on the second half of the year, with music from top-notch jazz artists like John Coltrane, Ray Bryant, Shirley Scott, Steve Lacy, Dorothy Ashby, and many others.

KCCK’s Midnight CD

The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: 

http://www.kcck.org/midnight-cd/