Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Cats on the Keys: Ethan Iverson
Wisconsin-born pianist Ethan Iverson work with the Bad Plus has garnered him critical praise. His reputation as a talented sideman has also allowed him to work with the likes of drummer Billy Hart, saxophonist Mark Turner, and bassist Ron Carter. Iverson has since left the Bad Plus to pursue some independent projects.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Great Bands of the 1970’s: Weather Report, Part Two
Craig takes another look back at one of the more prominent bands of the “fusion era” … WEATHER REPORT. He’ll talk a little more history of the band, as well as spin more selections from their studio recordings from this exciting and historically important ensemble.
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
A Tribute to Bob Brookmeyer
Best known for his arresting solos on the unusual valve trombone, Bob Brookmeyer became a major figure in the West Coast Jazz scene, especially after replacing trumpeter Chet Baker in Gerry Mulligan’s piano-less quartet. He is equally gifted as a composer-arranger and pianist.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Kirkwood Fall Concert with Bob Sheppard
Critically acclaimed saxophonist Bob Sheppard joined the 2009 Kirkwood Jazz Ensembles for their annual Fall Big Band Concert. Sheppard, a much-sought-after sideman, has worked with, to name a few, Randy Brecker, Chick Corea, and Freddie Hubbard. He writes for film and television and has recorded a number of CD’s as the frontman.
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Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
The 2017 Ojai Music Festival
There’s a long history between jazz and classical music, but it’s never been more sharply focused than it was at the 2017 Ojai Music Festival. That’s all because of the music director, pianist Vijay Iyer. We’ll hear music from Vijay’s acclaimed sextet, and the premiere of his first violin concerto. We’ll also hear from some of his inspired collaborators, and about how this dialogue is breaking down musical barriers.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon and Mondays at 6:00 PM
Gary Bartz as a Sideman
Craig takes a deep listen to some of Gary Bartz’s 50-plus recordings as a side man with great artists like Kenny Burrell, Jackie McLean, Miles Davis, and McCoy Tyner. Listening to Bartz as a band leader just scratches the surface of this underrated and overlooked sax master’s catalog.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at:
Reedman Jacques Schwarz-Bart’s new release, “Hazzan,” is a jazz creation embracing Jewish liturgical music, improvisational sequences and infectious rhythms. The name Hazzan means cantor in the Jewish tradition. It came to Jacques from a rabbi who was commenting on one of his performances. He said, “When you played, your notes sounded like a prayer. You are a hazzan on your saxophone.” This was three years after Jacques’ father passed away, and he decided to honor his father’s memory by creating a project revolving around jazz music and hazzanout (the art of chanting Jewish prayers). “…It became clear that these powerful ancient melodies lent themselves to impressionistic harmonization and could be enhanced with infectious rhythms from the African diaspora (USA, Afro Caribbean, Gnawa). Armed with these founding elements, I researched Jewish traditions from Europe, the Middle East and North Africa, selecting songs of contrasting colors to paint a mystical, uplifting fresco.”
Confluence will perform at First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Cafe Friday, December 7, at 5 p.m. The first set 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. For a $12 cover, enjoy live music and drink specials at the Opus Concert Café bar the first Friday of every month. 
Short List with host Bob Naujoks 
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride