Jazz Corner of the World Encore
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Tribute to Chick Corea, Show 8
Host Craig Kessler continues his chronological look at Chick Corea’s stellar career. This episode begins with material from late 1984 and goes well into the 1990s. We’ll hear a bit more ECM material, as well as from Chick’s Elektric Band and his Akoustic Band, absolutely top-notch masterful jazz from the GRP and Stretch labels.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Christian McBride at Kirkwood
Bassist Christian McBride is one of the major talents in jazz today, and remains one of its most vocal cheerleaders. By 2007, he already had 7 recordings as a leader, and nearly 200 as a sideman. The multiple Grammy winner joined the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble on stage that year for a great night of jazz and swing.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Courageous Billy Lester
Host Christian McBride introduces us to a marvelous pianist, “hidden in plain sight outside Manhattan.” We get to listen in on one of Billy Lester’s gigs, and McBride sits down and talks with Lester about what the courage it takes to follow your passion in the arts.
Jazz Corner of the World 
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Charlie Parker Live
Last year, through the entire month of August, host Craig Kessler celebrated the centennial anniversary of the genius of modern jazz, Charlie Parker, all month long with studio recordings from each of Bird’s main record labels – Savoy, Dial, Clef (Verve), and others, culminating with his 100th birthday party on August 29. This year, Craig’s annual celebration of Bird’s birth will spotlight some excellent live recordings. Don’t miss the party!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Faster Friends by Wayne Coniglio & Scott Whitfield on Monday; Numero Uno by the Andre Ferreri Quintetto on Tuesday; Color in Motion by Art Hirahara on Wednesday; Jobim Forever by Antonio Adolfo on Thursday; Heavy Shoes by the Cold Stares on Friday; Pure by Robben Ford on Saturday; Sophisticated Lady by Hilary Kole on Sunday