Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Strata-East Record Label, Part 1
In this first show of several presentations, Craig hones in on special releases from the 55-plus titles issued on the legendary Strata-East record label, co-founded by trumpeter Charles Tolliver and pianist Stanley Cowell. We’ll hear from a variety of unique jazz recordings that have become highly sought-after discs on today’s collector’s markets!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
The Vincent Herring Quartet
Reedman Vincent Herring’s career has taken him all over the world, where he’s shared stages with many of jazz’s royalty. When not gigging Art Blakey, Horace Silver, or Jack DeJohnette, he was fronting his own landmark quartet. On the Wednesday Night Special, we listen back to this quartet’s 2018 appearance at the Iowa City Jazz Festival.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Like Father, Like Son
It’s a family affair, as father and son saxophonists Mike and Julian Lee play, solo and together, and talk about their growth, trials, and joys of carrying on the family legacy through their love of music and each other.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Tribute To Chick Corea, Part 6
Tune in for some essential Chick Corea listening as Craig spins some favorite selections that span the mid through late 70s and early 80s. There’s more from Chick’s group Return To Forever, material from the My Spanish Heart band, duet recordings with Herbie Hancock, and a batch of other special features.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Folk Element Trio by the Adam Moezinia Trio on Monday; Transmigration by Makram Aboul Hosn on Tuesday; Expectation & Experience by Shawn Maxwell on Wednesday; Continuous by the Miguel de Armas Quartet on Thursday; Little Black Flies by Eddie 9V on Friday; Blues Without Borders by Debbie Bond on Saturday; Time Traveler by Nnenna Freelon on Sunday