Short List with host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
Formidable Flutes: James Newton
Musician, composer, educator, and author James Newton grew up immersed in the sounds of African-American music – including urban blues, R&B, and gospel. This background serves as inspiration for many cross-cultural projects throughout his career, including works for orchestra, chamber ensembles, and ballet. His opera, The Songs of Freedom, opened to stellar reviews. Newton has been voted Top Flutist for 23 consecutive years in Down Beat’s International Critic’s Poll.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
The Chronological Early Years of Chick Corea, Part 3
Craig continues his survey of Chick Corea’s early recordings – 1968 thru 1969 – hearing Chick with Hubert Laws, the Chick Corea Trio, Armando Peraza, Bobby Hutcherson, Miles Davis’s studio recordings, Eric Kloss, Wayne Shorter, and others … all presented chronologically. This is historically interesting and very important music from one of today’s pillars of jazz.
Jazz Profiles with host Nancy Wilson
Monday at 11:00 PM
Louis Armstrong – The Singer
After establishing himself as an innovative jazz instrumentalist, Louis Armstrong was given a chance to sing — and turned the jazz world upside down. His singing voice would become one of the world’s most recognized and enjoyed in jazz and popular music.
Wednesday Night Special
6:00 PM
Eric Thompson Quartet at the Opus Concert Cafe
Percussionist Eric Thompson has been drumming almost his entire life. He made his professional debut at age 2 ½ on local television. At age 6, he was performing beside Buddy Rich on the Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. His decades of experience has made him one of the nation’s drumming powerhouses. Thompson brought his quartet to First Friday Jazz at the Opus Concert Café and showcased a well-received set.
Jazz Night in America with host Christian McBride
Thursday at 11:00 PM
Allison Miller’s Melodic Drumming
What would you say if someone told you that drums can sing? The best jazz drummers have always understood this as fact. Allison Miller has even made it a core part of her artistic mission — as drummer, a composer and a bandleader. Jazz Night in America recently caught up with Miller, who skillfully demonstrates the concept of “melodic drumming” — using her drums and cymbals, a Duke Ellington tune, and a new piece of technology. We also dropped in at Dizzy’s Club Coca-Cola for portions of an engaging set by Boom Tic Boom.
Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler
Saturday, Noon – 4:00 PM and Monday, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
A Birthday Celebration For Guitarist Pat Martino
Craig celebrates Pat’s 74th birthday. He spins a wide array of jazz gems spotlighting music featuring the dazzling guitar work of Pat Martino and his associates. You’ll hear his early recordings in 1963 and his more recent work in the 2000’s. Pat still performs live with organist Pat Bianchi, and the occasional drummer! This show is packed with fantastic material.
KCCK’s Midnight CD
The Monday – Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be found at: