Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
B-3 Blitz: Dr. Lonnie Smith
B-3 legend Dr. Lonnie Smith credits his musical family for steeping him in gospel, classical, and jazz. After an early start working with George Benson, Smith began a solo career that spans over 30 albums as a leader. He has also collaborated with many of the best in soul and jazz, including Ron Carter, Lou Donaldson, and Etta James.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Tribute to Reedman Eric Dolphy
Craig spins material from a number of the various Eric Dolphy tribute records made over the years, since Dolphy’s untimely death in 1964. We’ll hear from Silke Eberhard, Dave Hagedorn, Oliver Lake, Han Bennink, Jackie McLean, Ted Curson, Jerome Harris, Harold Danko, and many others.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Latin Jazz of Carlos Santana
Carlos Santana’s pioneering Latin-infused guitar changed the way we listen to many genres of music, including jazz. Seven of eastern Iowa’s premier musicians, along with KCCK’s Bob Stewart, paid tribute to Santana’s groundbreaking work at 2017’s “Jazz In the Stacks” at the Cedar Rapids Public Library.
Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Early Newport
Host Christian McBride curates some great sets from the Newport Jazz Festival’s early years. We’ll hear hand-picked rare recordings by the Dave Brubeck Quartet, Horace Silver, and Clifford Brown with Max Roach.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Charlie Parker on Clef and Norgran
Jazz Corner of the World dedicates the month of August to the centennial anniversary of Charlie Parker. This week, Craig surveys Bird’s work that he did for various labels owned by Norman Granz (1948 to 1954). These classic recordings include small and large bebop groups, his Latin jazz recordings, and the famous “Bird with strings” recordings.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Move On! by Purdie Fabian Oswanski on Monday; West Meets East by the Adam Schulman Septet on Tuesday; Rise & Shine by the Grant Stewart Quartet on Wednesday; A Set of Originals by Spike Willner & the Smalls Live All-Stars on Thursday; Deep Dark Demon by the Mark May Band on Friday; Emergency Exit by Throttle Elevator Music on Saturday; Happening: Live at the Village Vanguard by Gerald Clayton on Sunday