Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Singer Betty Roche enjoyed a moment of lasting glory that became a jazz classic. She’s the vocalist on the 1952 recording of Duke Ellington’s “Take the A-Train.” Her bop-inflected chorus made it the gold standard. She was also the vocalist for Duke Ellington’s first Carnegie Hall Concert in 1943
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
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.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Trombone Shorty at the Iowa City Jazz Festival
We keep the spirit of Mardi Gras marching along as we listen back to New Orleans native Trombone Shorty. His appearance at the Iowa City Jazz Festival brought that deep Delta energy to the Midwest. He and his band, Orleans Avenue, made the night a street party.
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Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Celebrating Marian McPartland
Drummer/Producer Makaya McCraven creates his beat-driven jazz with post-production wizardry. We break it apart, learn about his musical upbringing, and hear what his Universal Beings project sounds like, translated live to the stage in Chicago.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon
Blue Note Records in 1959, Part One
Craig travels back 60 years to listen in on Alfred Lion’s Blue Note label in 1959. In this first of two shows, he will explore the first half of ’59 with tasty goodies from Jackie McLean, Horace Silver, Lou Donaldson, Kenny Burrell, Jimmy Smith, and many others.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: