Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Licorice Stick 2: Ken Peplowski
Veteran reedman Ken Peplowski is often hailed as the clarinet successor to Benny Goodman. He cultivated his impressive chops early, working in a polka band in his hometown Cleveland. Although he’s primarily known for his swing style, Peplowski’s versatility and musicianship have made him the go-to clarinetist for artists as varied as Cedar Walton, conductor Erich Kunzel, and Leon Redbone.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Mondays at 6:00 PM
Tribute to Eric Dolphy, Part 2
It’s another top-notch batch of Eric Dolphy compositions, as recorded by a host of other jazz artists. There was so much great music to play in the first part of his tribute to the legendary saxman that Craig needed another show to spin more wonderful interpretations of Dolphy’s works. Absolutely worth hearing!
The Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00 PM
Lew Soloff at Kirkwood 2012
The late trumpeter Lew Soloff cultivated an impressive and diverse resume during his six-decade career. He began with a Grammy-winning stint with Blood, Sweat, & Tears, then quickly became the one to call for session work. Soloff was equally comfortable in small groups and large ensembles, as evidenced by his outstanding gig with the Kirkwood Jazz Ensemble in 2012.
Jazz Night In America with Host Christian McBride
Thursdays at 11:00 PM
Moran & Monk at Town Hall
Jason Moran defies the constraints of history itself in this celebration of “the first pianist who made me want to be a pianist.” Using archival footage, interviews, and live music, Moran re-imagines the classic Monk at Town Hall concert from 1959 to paint a portrait of one of the unique and influential musicians in jazz history. Backed by The Big Bandwagon, Moran performs his tribute to Thelonious Monk live at the Kennedy Center.
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessler
Saturdays at 12:00 Noon
Herbie Hancock’s “Mwandishi” Years, Part 4
In this fourth and final presentation of Herbie’s music from 1969 to 1973, we’ll hear more stunning material that features Bennie Maupin, Eddie Henderson, Julian Priester, Buster Williams, Patrick Gleeson, and Billy Hart. This is some of the most overlooked and underrated music of the latter half of the 20th century.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
Every Night at Midnight
Each night, KCCK gives you the chance to hear a new CD played start-to-finish.
Time to Swing by Joe Farnsworth on Monday; Mariposas Cantan by Jose Rizo’s Mongorama on Tuesday; RoundAgain by Redman Mehldau McBride Blade on Wednesday; The Latin Side of Horace Silver by Conrad Herwig on Thursday; Take Me Back: the Bigtone Sessions by Kim Wilson on Friday; Stone Crazy by Kevin Burt on Saturday; Glitter & Grits by Deborah Silver on Sunday