As a non-commercial, educational broadcaster, our programs may be of value to you and your students, as you encourage them to increase their knowledge and expertise by listening to jazz. Here are a few particular programs you might consider listening to yourself, and recommending to your students:
Jazz Corner of The World – Jazz impresario Craig Kessler explores a variety of classic jazz artists and labels. Special guests often include UI jazz faculty. Saturday 2 – 6 p.m., repeated Monday 7 – 11 p.m.
Jazz Masters – An hour of classic jazz presented daily, often focusing on This Day in Jazz History recordings and artist birthdays. Weekdays 12 noon – 1 p.m.
The Short List – Bob Naujoks, the dean of Iowa jazz radio personalities, spotlights well-known and not so well-known players. Weekdays 8:30 a.m., Saturdays 7 a.m.
Big Band Memories – Murray Kent explores vintage jazz and swing from the 1920s-1940s. Sundays 1-5 p.m.
But tune in anytime for real jazz, from classic tracks to the very latest in modern sounds.
More Ways You and Your Students Can Benefit From Jazz 88.3
Mobile App
Join the Iowa Jazz Revolution! KCCK may be located in Eastern Iowa, but Iowa’s Jazz Station is available worldwide. Thousands of people all over the state and around the world have downloaded our app for their IOS or Android device.
Download our app. Search “KCCK” in the App Store or App Market or visit our Listen Now page for the direct link. You can also listen on just about any other mobile device or computer.
Submit your Recordings! Every April during Jazz Appreciation Month, KCCK features recordings of high school and college ensembles. Plus, we recently debuted a second digital channel which features music by Iowans in a variety of genres. Student ensembles are welcome to submit recordings. Jazz 2- Continuous and all commercial free playlist that is perfect for parties or background music for your store or business. Download our app and listen now!
More Jazz Resources
harlem.org A Great Day In Harlem: Explore Jazz History in one photograph.
jass.com/jazzo Jazz: The First Thirty Years.
www.timeout.com Listing of the best Jazz clubs in New York City.
www.allaboutjazz.com Bios, record reviews and much more.
www.smithsonianjazz.org Smithsonian Jazz, home to jazz memorabilia on display at the Museum, but also the headquarters for Jazz Appreciation Month, the Smithsonian Jazz Café and more.
www.jazzphotos.com The Golden Age of Jazz, featuring the classic photos of William Gottlieb.
www.encyclopedia.com Jazz Bibliography—Fascinating facts on the history of jazz, and who played with whom.
www.jazzreview.com Articles and reviews on current jazz releases.
A Student Musician’s Guide to Music Theory – Understanding music theory can help beginners to get started making music and more advanced musicians to learn and create new compositions (thanks to student musician Claire Martin for suggesting this link!).