Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Vocal Short List: Joe Lee Wilson
Joe Lee Wilson made his start in southern California and Mexico, but in the early 1960s moved to New York City. There he sang with Sonny Rollins, Pharoah Sanders, Freddie Hubbard and even Miles Davis. He is best remembered for his association with saxophonist Archie Shepp.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Tribute to Wallace Roney
Craig pays tribute to trumpet master Wallace Roney. We’ll hear a broad overview of his relatively short recording career, which began in 1987. Roney holds the distinction of being the only trumpet student ever taught by the great Miles Davis. We’ll hear gems from Roney’s own recordings, some sideman dates, and work with his wife, the late pianist Geri Allen.
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Spotlight Live at the Opus Concert Cafe
The Wednesday Night Special this week debuts Spotlight Live, a new series recorded live at the Opus Concert Café. Ken Duncan and The Invisible Band perform with some of Iowa’s best talent. We kick off the series with singer Alicia Monay, followed by guitar legend Craig Erickson.
Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
A Trip to the Museum Host Christian McBride takes us on a museum trip with our ears. Members of the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton Marsalis explain their work inspired by the collection at the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Tribute to Lee Konitz
Craig pays tribute to the artistry and legacy of the master saxophonist and composer Lee Konitz, who recently passed at the age of 92. Konitz was the last surviving member of the Miles Davis – Gerry Mulligan “Birth of the Cool” sessions. He also holds the distinction of being involved with the very first Prestige Records recording session in 1949. We’ll hear a number choice selections from the huge discography by this true pillar of jazz!
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Nearly Blue by Jerry Bergonzi on Monday; Eternal Dance by Monika Herzig on Tuesday; Jazz Standards Volume 1: Then by the Henry Robinette Quartet on Wednesday; The reMission by Andy Milne & the Union on Thursday; Blind Raccoon Collection Volume III: Nola Blue, Disc 1 by Various Artists on Friday; Blind Raccoon Collection Volume III: Nola Blue, Disc 2 by Various Artists on Saturday; For the Love of Big Band by Lenora Zenalai Helm on Sunday