Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Cats on the Keys: Nellie Lutcher
In her heyday of the late 40’s and early 50’s, pianist Nellie Lutcher’s boogie-blues style made her a celebrated entertainer. Her energetic showmanship garnered appearances in all the best clubs. The second half of her career began in 1973, when she was invited to play at the posh Chez-Paree Club in New York.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Tribute to Cornelius “Sonny” Fortune
Craig pays tribute to recently departed jazz master by spinning an array of Fortune’s artistry. In addition to Sonny’s work as a leader, we’ll also hear him with Miles Davis, McCoy Tyner, Mal Waldron, George Benson, and many others.
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Duke Ellington (the Overview, Part Two)
As America struggled through the depths of the Depression, Duke Ellington’s star continued to rise. But manager Irving Mills’s move to book Ellington and his band on a tour of the racially-segregated Deep South brought Duke to a career crossroads. Commentary includes biographer John Edward Hasse, former Ellington bandmates, and Ellington himself.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
2015 Corridor Jazz Project Concert
As we gear up to record the Corridor Jazz Project CD, Volume XII, we’re taking a look back at some of the recent Corridor Jazz concerts. These live performances culminate the experience for a dozen of the area’s best high school jazz bands, partnered with Eastern Iowa’s best jazz professionals and educators. They rehearse a chart, record it for a CD, then reunite on-stage for a live performance.
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Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Louis Hayes at 80!
Jazz Night in America celebrates the 80th Birthday of drum legend Louis Hayes, with a concert at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Louis is joined in the studio, in conversation with host Christian McBride.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon and Mondays at 6:00 PM
Hotbeds of Jazz – Detroit, Part 2
Craig throws the spotlight onto another dozen modern jazz giants from the Detroit area. In this week’s show, the second of four shows in this series, we’ll hear selections from Kirk Lightsey, Donald Byrd, Alice Coltrane, Roland Hanna, James Carter, Billy Mitchell, and many others.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: