Special Programs for July 5 thru July 10
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessle
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ECM Records in the 1970s
On this special live broadcast Craig will spin classic selections from the great ECM record label. We’ll hear from the likes of Keith Jarrett, Jan Garbarek, Bennie Maupin, Gary Burton, Ralph Towner, and many others!
The Beaker Brothers at Jazz Under the Stars
The wait is almost over! We’re just a month away from the return of Jazz Under the Stars, KCCK’s last great party of the summer. To celebrate, we’re looking back at the great party bands who have graced our Noelridge Park stage. We start with the Beaker Brothers. This group of some of Eastern Iowa’s best takes us back to the days of classic jam bands and underground rock.
Special Programs for June 28 thru July 3
Jazz Corner of the World with Host Craig Kessle
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Tribute To Chick Corea, Part 6
Tune in for some essential Chick Corea listening as Craig spins some favorite selections that span the mid through late 70s and early 80s. There’s more from Chick’s group Return To Forever, material from the My Spanish Heart band, duet recordings with Herbie Hancock, and a batch of other special features.
Short List with Host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Short List: Tony DeSare This week marks the final entry in Bob Naujok’s Short List series. Capping off his 24 years of spotlighting jazz music’s great and unsung talents, Bob features outstanding pianist and vocalist Tony DeSare. The … Continue reading
Short List with Host Bob Naujoks Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM Short List: Gary Smulyan Saxman Gary Smulyan has been at the top of his game for four decades. His long and storied career began in high school, where he sat in with Chet Baker and Lee Konitz. He … Continue reading
Special Programs for May 24 thru May 29
Short List with Host Bob Naujoks
Monday – Friday at 8:35 AM and Saturdays at 7 AM
Short List: Max Bennett
Iowa-born jazzman, bassist Max Bennett, was born in Des Moines, raised in Oskaloosa, and attended the University of Iowa. His career included stints with Charlie Ventura, Stan Kenton, Ella Fitzgerald, and Peggy Lee. He appeared on five albums with the innovative Frank Zappa and was instrumental in forming the light fusion group, the L-A Express in the mid-1970s.
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Miles Davis in the 80’s, Part 2
Although the recordings from Miles’ final decade are generally regarded as perhaps a step below the bulk of his stellar, nonpareil output from earlier years, there are a number of overlooked goodies and surprises from the 1980s. Join Craig as he spins some superb, underrated selections from 15 or so recordings!