Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
Local Shortlist: Craig Erickson
Guitar legend Craig Erickson’s reputation extends far beyond his home in Cedar Rapids. He has cultivated an international following through his extensive touring, his work with such talents as Glenn Hughes of the Velvet Underground, Koko Taylor, and drummer Buddy Miles. Erickson has 20 albums to his credit, and has written original music for movies and television.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
More from the Legendary Bobby Hutcherson
This special show concludes our 2-part celebration of the legendary vibes and marimba player Bobby Hutcherson. Craig will spin more great selections from the extensive body of work featuring Hutcherson. Bobby is, and will always remain, an important inspiration for all jazz artists.
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Monday at 11:00 PM
Illinois Jacquet: King of the Screeching Tenor
Illinois Jacquet performed on every continent and played before kings, queens, and presidents. In his long career, saxophonist Jacquet personified the entire jazz tradition. In the early years, he played saxophone in the swing-era big bands of Count Basie, Lionel Hampton and Cab Calloway. And as a teenager, he became famous for his saxophone solo on “Flying Home” with Lionel Hampton’s big band.
Wednesday Night Special
6:00 PM
2017 Corridor Jazz Concert
April is Jazz Appreciation Month, where we shine the spotlight on all the great jazz produced by our high school and college ensembles. Kicking off this month is the 2017 Corridor Jazz Concert. The Corridor Jazz Project partners high school jazz bands from up and down the Creative Corridor with a guest professional or clinician. They work a chart, record it for a CD, then culminate the experience with a concert. Tune in to hear to hear the future of jazz!
First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Café
5:00 PM
The George Jazz Group with drummer Nick George performs at First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Café, Friday, April 6, at 5pm. 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. Every first Friday of every month.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursday at 11:00 PM
Meet Jazzmeia Horn
Jazzmeia Horn is a singer of ironclad capability, creative drive and irrepressible panache. She has emerged as the breakout new talent in a formidable jazz-vocal tradition. This is her moment, and this week’s Jazz Night in America has her story.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Birth Date Anniversary of Trumptet Master Freddie Hubbard
Craig celebrates what would have been Freddie’s 80th birthday by spinning a tasty variety of modern jazz gems from his 50-year career. We’ll hear material from Freddie’s sessions with top-notch record labels like Blue Note, CTI, Atlantic, Columbia, and others.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at:
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Also this week, West Coast pianist George Kahn presents new originals dedicated to jazz greats like Dave Brubeck, Wynton Kelly and Joe Sample on his ninth album, “Straight Ahead”.
The Eastern Iowa quartet Koplant No offers up another batch of compelling originals on their third CD, “Elker”.
Trumpeter and composer Josh Lawrence unveils the second release with his band Color Theory, “Contrast.”
Short List with host Bob Naujoks 
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson 
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
The George Jazz Group with drummer Nick George will perform at First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Cafe Friday, April 6, 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, on the first Friday of every month.