Jazz Corner of the World (Encore)
Mondays at 6:00pm
Happy 85th Birthday Lew Tabackin
Craig spins from recording dates led by Lewis Barry “Lew” Tabackin, and from many sideman dates with top-notch jazz artists. We’ll also hear big band releases with his 95-year-old wife, pianist and bandleader, Toshiko Akiyoshi.
Wednesday Night Special
Wednesdays at 6:00pm
The IWJO Sextet at First Friday Jazz
Some of the most sought-after musicians in Iowa form this group-within-a-group of the Iowa Women’s Jazz Orchestra. Jen Tiede, Lynne Hart, Toni LeFebvre, Gail Williams, Vivian Shanley, and Farren Johnson jammed to charts from all styles of jazz, with many of the pieces written or arranged by Lynne Hart.
Jazz Night In America
Thursdays at 11:00pm
Myra Melford’s Creative Sparks
Pianist and composer Myra Melford draws inspiration from literature, architecture, and visual art—finding creative sparks in the works of James Joyce, Frank Lloyd Wright, and Joan Miró. Host Christian McBride explores the many facets of her artistry, from the interplay of Trio M (with bassist Mark Dresser and drummer Matt Wilson) to the expression of her Snowy Egret quintet. We’ll also hear Melford in a Big Band setting, joining forces with Wynton Marsalis and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra.
Jazz Corner of the World
Saturdays from 12:00 noon to 4:00pm
Happy Birthday Tete Montoliu
Craig celebrates the birthday anniversary of pianist Vicenc Montoliu I Massana, aka “Tete” Montoliu, born in Catalonia, Spain in 1933 and with us until August of 1997. Craig plays a number of absolutely wonderful solo and group recordings from this master of the piano. (Tete: Tay-tay, Montoliu: Mon-too-lee-oo)
KCCK’s Midnight CD
KCCK features a new album every night, played from start-to-finish.
Brighter Days by Jarod Bufe on Monday; It Takes 3 by Harry Allen, Rossano Sportiello, & Bryan Carter on Tuesday; Positive Energy by the Greg Abate Quartet on Wednesday; Bluegrass by the WDR Big Band on Thursday; Tommy Lee’s Jonesin’ by Tommy Lee Cook Friday; I Love Freddie King by Popa Chubby & Friends on Saturday; Mi Hogar II by Rachel Therrien on Sunday.