Mondays at 6:00pm
A Kenny Drew Birthday Celebration
Craig celebrates the birthday anniversary of Kenny Drew, born August 28, 1928. We’ll hear a variety of choice jazz gems dating back to 1950 works and continuing throughout his lengthy career, with recordings from Blue Note, Storyville, Riverside, Steeplechase, Soul Note, and others.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
Carson Parker Trio at the ICJF
The incredible music from the 2025 Iowa City Jazz Festival was not confined to just the Main Stage. The Carson Parker Trio thrilled the crowd from the Side Stage with their blend of jazz, funk, and blues. Critics praise Parker’s distinctive piano work and the band’s unique style.
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Honoring Eddie Palmieri
Eddie Palmieri, an absolute giant in Latin jazz and American music, died on August 6 at age 88. Host Christian McBride celebrates Palmieri’s vision, his fire, and the legacy he leaves behind, including his genre-defying project, Harlem River Drive.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm
Sunnyside Records, Show 4
Craig continues his exploration of Sunnyside, a top-notch record label operated by Francoise Zalacain (founded in 1982). We’ll hear a variety of diverse selections from premier jazz artists such as Wayne Escoffery. Norma Winstone, John McNeil, Becca Stevens, Frank Kimbrough, Diego Urcola, and many others!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
KCCK features a new album every night, played from start-to-finish.
Hold On by Mark Winkler on Monday; Around the Horn by the Airmen of Note on Tuesday; Very Early: Remembering Bill Evans by the Jim Witzel Quartet on Wednesday; Reflections – Facing South by Conrad Herwig on Thursday; Sleeping While the River Runs by Mother Blues with Gerald McClendon on Friday; Heavy On the Blues by Rory Block on Saturday; Lady of the Lavender Mist by Anais Reno on Sunday.
Hey, Jazz fans! Be sure to tune in this week as we celebrate the birthdays of singers Velma Middleton and Teri Thornton, saxmen Art Pepper and Clifford Jordan, pianists Horace Silver, Richie Powell and Gene Harris, bassists Larry Ridley, Essiet Essiet and Lonnie Plaxico, drummer Sherrie Mericle, trumpeter/bandleader Gerlad Wilson and more! We’ll also mark the recording anniversaries of Curtis Counce’ “You Get More Bounce with Curtis Counce” (1957), Jackie McLean’s “Jackie’s Bag” (1960), Yusef Lateef’s “The Gentle Giant” (1971), Mal Waldron & Jackie McLean’s “Left Alone ’86” (1986), Eddie Harris & Wendell Marshall’s “The Battle of the Tenors” (1994), Curtis Fuller’s “Up Jumped Spring” (2003) and many others Mondays thru Fridays and at noon on JAZZ MASTERS on Jazz 88.3 KCCK!