Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Vocal Short List 16: Mabel Mercer
Cabaret chanteuse Mabel Mercer – a cult figure in America – enjoyed a great career in Europe before the Second World War. She came to the United States in 1938 and right away began singing in New York’s top nightclubs. Her singing style, often described as an acquired taste, paid special attention to the lyrics. She was an influence on Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, and others.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Herbie Nichols Centennial Celebration
Craig celebrates the 100th birthday of one of the all-time jazz greats – pianist and composer Herbie Nichols. Hear selections from recordings that Herbie made for Blue Note, Savoy, and Bethlehem Records, as well as some modern-day artists re-interpreting a variety of Herbie’s compositions.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Eddie Piccard Quartet at the Opus Concert Café
Pianist, bandleader, and singer Eddie Piccard is Iowa jazz royalty. For decades, he has entertained audiences with soulful arrangements of the classics. Piccard brought his quartet to the Opus Concert Café for a First Friday Jazz set that was full of swing.
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Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Terence Blanchard
Trumpeter Terence Blanchard has a three-decade career in both jazz and film scoring. We dive into his work with Spike Lee, his E-Collective band, and a new commission on the Voting Rights Act of 1965.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon
Prestige Records in 1969, Part Two
Craig listens in again to more of the recordings Bob Weinstock made for his Prestige label in 1969. Tune in to hear Gene Ammons, Don Patterson, Tal Farlow, Barry Harris, Charles Earland, and a host of other jazzers from back in the day.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: