Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Vocal Short List 16: June Richmond
Singer June Richmond’s career may have been relatively obscure, but she holds a unique place in history. Richmond was the first African-American singer to hold a regular gig with a white band – Jimmy Dorsey’s. She even predated Billie Holiday with Artie Shaw. Richmond went on to perform with Les Hite, Andy Kirk, and Cab Calloway.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
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.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Dan Moore and Friends at the Opus Concert Café
Percussionist and vibes master Dan Moore is an internationally-known composer, bandleader, and educator. He took a break from his duties as head of the percussion department at the U of I for a First Friday Jazz gig at the Opus Concert Café. The crowd loved his eclectic mix of acoustic and electric jazz, and his innovating compositions.
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First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Café (March 1)
The First Friday of Every Month at 5:00 PM
Christopher’s Very Happy Band
Join KCCK and Orchestra Iowa for First Friday Jazz. Christopher’s Very Happy Band, led by UNI jazz director Chris Merz, jams with the crowd at the Opus Concert Café in downtown Cedar Rapids. The first set starts at 5pm and is broadcast live on Jazz 88.3.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Christian Scott in New Orleans
Christian Scott grew up immersed in ritual Mardi Gras Indian traditions, and distinguished himself as a jazz trumpeter by his early teens. He’s now shaping his own artistic reality, creating what he calls “Stretch Music” — a proud hybrid of styles and approaches, with a strong underlay of groove.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon
The Chronological Andrew Hill, Part 3
Craig continues his presentation on the artistry of pianist and composer, Andrew Hill. This week, he picks up with more Blue Note sessions from the mid and late 1960s.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: