Jazz Corner of the World Encore
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Reed Artistry of Bennie Maupin, Part 2
Don’t miss this special Monday evening live broadcast, as host Craig Kessler features more exciting selections from the music of master flautist, clarinetist, saxophonist, and composer, Bennie Maupin. He’s best known for his work with Herbie Hancock and Miles Davis, but we’ll also hear him in a variety of settings with Lonnie Smith, McCoy Tyner, Lee Morgan, and a host of others.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Orquesta Alto Maiz at Jazz Under the Stars
Well, we’re finally feeling the cold of Winter. But never fear! KCCK brings some Latin heat with the hot salsa Orquesta Alto Maiz. The Wednesday Night Special presents one of their best Jazz Under the Stars performances. It’s guaranteed to melt the frost off your Winter blues!
Jazz Night in America
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Helen Sung’s Dreams Into Actions
Host Christian McBride sits down with pianist Helen Sung. She reflects on how, as a young classical pianist, she stuck to her jazz dreams. She has recently translated her emotions on social justice into a thematic composition for her quartet. We’ll hear from that piece and other work from this thought-provoking genius.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Keyboardist Denny Zeitlin
Host Craig Kessler spins a wonderful assortment of keyboard selections from Doctor Zeitlin’s 60-year recording career. We’ll hear music from 1963 (with Jeremy Steig), his four Columbia recordings (’64 – ’67), as well as a number of fine recordings that bring us right up to the present day! Join Craig for some amazing material!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Countdown by the Simon Moullier Trio on Monday; Beyond Here by Beth McKenna on Tuesday; Then & Again, Here & Now by the Todd Cochran TC3 on Wednesday; Homeward Bound by Johnathan Blake on Thursday; Shake & Shimmy by the Amy Ryan Band on Friday; Rose Colored Glasses, Vol. 1 by Teresa James & the Rhythm Tramps on Saturday; Out Here by Mary LaRose on Sunday