Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Basses Loaded: Ray Brown
After taking inspiration from Jimmy Blanton, Ray Brown grew to become a major influence on bass in his own right. He began with the Dizzy Gillespie Orchestra, then moved on to become the go-to man for countless musicians. His work with Oscar Peterson are some of the standout performances in jazz.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
John Coltrane in 1959
Craig takes a loving look at ‘Trane’s first recordings away from the Prestige label, beginning with his first session for Atlantic Records (January 15th, 1959), and continues to an Atlantic session that took place December 2nd, 1959. Here are great examples of the continued development of Coltrane’s stunning sound on the tenor and soprano saxophones!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
KCCK’s Christmas Channel
Stoke the yule log and pour yourself a mug of hot chocolate! This month, the Wednesday Night Special features KCCK’s Christmas Channel. It’s a commercial-free playlist of the greatest holiday jazz ever recorded. You can also find it all season long at kcck.org/jazz2.
Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Fred Hersch’s “Leaves of Grass”
The “Pianist Poet,” Fred Hersch, converses with host Christian McBride about his landmark album, “Leaves of Grass,” and the impact it has had on the lives of listeners. We’ll hear cuts from “Leaves of Grass.” The album incorporates themes and passages from Walt Whitman’s classic work.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Jazz Scene in 1949, Part 2
Craig recently looked back at jazz in 1949, and with so many more interesting recordings waiting to be heard, he decided to give you an additional 1949 show with oh-so-many more goodies! We’ll hear from more of the greats … Art Tatum, Anita O’Day, Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Lennie Tristano, and many more! Exciting material, to be sure!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish. Tune in at Midnight for:
Play on Words by Andy Ballantyne on Monday; Vinyl Tap by Spyro Gyra on Tuesday; Baritone Madness by Baritone Madness on Wednesday; Relaxin’ With Nick (Disc 1) by Nicholas Payton Trio on Thursday; Yours Truly, Me … by Alex Lopez on Friday; Heart of Memphis by Michele D’Amour & the Love Dealers on Saturday; Shoulder to Shoulder: Centennial Tribute to Women’s Suffrage by Karrin Allyson on Sunday.