Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Galloping Guitars: Gilad Hekselman
Israeli-born Gilad Hekselman has steadily progressed into a major new artist on the jazz scene. He plays with his own trio, issuing six albums, and has played alongside the likes of Chris Potter, Mark Turner, and John Scofield.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Mondays from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Herbie Nichols Centennial Celebration, Part 2
Throughout 2019, Craig continues his celebration of the rich legacy of pianist and composer, Herbie Nichols, born in 1919. We’ll hear tasty selections from the rather short catalog of Herbie’s own recordings, as well as a number of interesting and magnetic interpretations of Herbie’s compositions as recorded by a host of diverse artists from over the last 56 years.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Students Take Over, Part 2
13 high school jazz bands from up and down the Corridor participated in 2019’s Corridor Jazz Project. Dennis Green talks with James, Tye, and Jake from the Iowa City West Jazz Ensemble and Ava, Gus, and David from the Cedar Rapids Xavier High School Jazz Band One this week. They took over the studio for some great conversation and hand-picked jazz.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Catherine Russell at JALC
Known for her work with Steely Dan and David Bowie, Catherine Russell is also an interpreter of blues and early jazz. She assembled a vocal trio to perform unearthed Sy Oliver arrangements, and talks with Christian McBride about the origin of Oliver’s charts. Russell also shares memories of her mother, Carline Ray, who collaborated with Sy Oliver over thirty years ago on some of the featured music.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at Noon
Prestige Records in 1959, Part 1
Craig takes one of his frequent journeys back in time, looking in on Prestige Records 60 years ago. We’ll hear from Arnett Cobb, Mose Allison, Mal Waldron, Shirley Scott, Benny Golson, and others. This is music that makes up a good part of the backbone of modern jazz.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at:
http://www.kcck.org/midnight-cd/