Short List with Host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Short List: Herb Geller
This week’s Short List series spotlights Herb Geller, a saxophonist, composer, and arranger whose career lists a Who’s Who of jazz collaborators. After a stint with the Billy May Orchestra, Geller went on to jam and record with Chet Baker, Miles Davis, Stan Getz, and dozens more. In 1955, he was named Downbeat Magazine’s “New Star,” and received worldwide acclaim for his work with Clifford Brown.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Jazz and the Spoken Word, Part 2
Craig again presents a variety of spoken forms in a jazz context. We’ll hear poet Barry Wallenstein w/pianist Stanley Cowell, a lengthy narration by Duke Ellington along with his orchestra, more poetry by Jack Kerouac, poetry from Lawrence Ferlinghetti, Jayne Cortez, Ted Joans, Amiri Baraka, and many others. Don’t miss it!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Equilateral
Jazz legend Steve Swallow described Chris Merz and Equilateral as, “really vital, thoughtful, articulate players” who play in the moment with intelligence and great energy. Jazz fans at the 2010 Iowa City Jazz Festival agreed.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
50 Years at the Village Vanguard
Host Christian McBride traces the legendary Vanguard Jazz Orchestra to its roots, descending the stairs to the Village Vanguard, and learning how this band’s tradition for excellent composition and performance has made it a 50-year tradition. We’ll also hear sets from their weekly sold-out Monday night gigs.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Tribute to Chick Corea, Part 4
Covering material from mid-1971 into 1972, Craig spins more of his Chick Corea favorites. We’ll hear Chick’s trio and quartet recordings, as well as some work with Joe Farrell, Elvin Jones, Anthony Braxton, Richard Davis, some solo piano on ECM, and some of the beginnings of his group Return To Forever. Absolutely essential listening!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
A New Perspective by the Ian Charleton Big Band on Monday; Genealogy by the Code Quartet on Tuesday; Live at the Deer Head Inn by Jim Snidero on Wednesday; Outrospection: the Music of Gregg Hill by Rodney Whitaker on Thursday; Rising Up by Alex Lopez on Friday; You Gotta Have It by Tia Carroll on Saturday; Vessels of Wood & Earth by Dan Wilson on Sunday