Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Vocal Short List: Jane Harvey
Bob Naujoks begins a new Vocal Short List series with Jane Harvey. Her early claim to fame was recording “He’s Funny That Way,” with the Benny Goodman Sextet. During her career she sang with the Duke Ellington and Ray Ellis orchestra, guitarist Les Paul, and pianist Dick Wellstood.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
West Coast Jazz 2 – Contemporary Records
Craig presents an in-depth look at the artists and recordings of the legendary label, Contemporary Records, during the 1950s. We’ll hear from Teddy Edwards, Bob Cooper, Harold Land, Art Pepper, Lennie Niehaus, Leroy Vinnegar, Shelly Manne, Curtis Counce, Buddy Collette, and a host of others.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Craig Erickson at First Friday Jazz
Guitarist Craig Erickson’s amazing career has made him a legend on both coasts, in Europe, and across the globe. His albums are delight syntheses of jazz, rock, blues, and deep soul. His musicianship is virtuosic, honed by years of recording and countless live performances. He brought it all to the Opus Concert Café for First Friday gig that was one for the history books.
Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Hanging with Camille Thurman
Host Christian McBride hangs with Camille Thurman and accompanies her on a guided jazz tour of her hometown of Queens, New York. We’ll hear music from Camille’s many projects and learn more about this fascinating saxophonist, vocalist, composer, and educator.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
West Coast Jazz 3 – Fantasy Records & the San Francisco Scene
Craig looks deep into the legendary Fantasy Records during the 1950s. He’ll also take a look at Lester Koenig’s traditional jazz label, Good Time Jazz Records. We’ll hear from Dave Brubeck, Paul Desmond, Cal Tjader, Red Norvo, Fire House Five, Kid Ory, Lu Watters, Turk Murphy, and a host of others. Don’t forget the sunscreen!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish. Tune in at Midnight for:
Morning Light by Ken Fowser on Monday; Yes, It Is! by Win Pongsakorn on Tuesday; Solid Moments by Idle Hands on Wednesday; In a Roomful of Blues by Roomful of Blues on Thursday; Prove It To Me by Rory Block on Friday; Wild & Free by Albert Castiglia on Saturday; Passion Flower: The Music of Billy Strayhorn by John Di Martino on Sunday.