Short List with Bob Naujoks
Mon. - Thurs. at 8:35 AM and Saturday at 7 AM
B-3 Blitz Two: Big John Patton (new
series)
The B-3 Blitz Two series on the
great Hammond B-3 organ players continues with Big John Patton who was popular
on the jazz-funk scene for several decades, yet he is little known now. In his
day he was a well-regarded performer, and always a superb musician, and
somewhat of an adventurous artist. The funky soul jazz of Big John Patton would
be reflected in his popular compositions “Funky Mama” and “Along Came John.”
Jazz Profiles with Nancy Wilson
Monday at 6:00 PM
Oscar Peterson: Piano Master
Trained in the classical tradition
of Franz Liszt, but nurtured on Art Tatum and Nat "King" Cole, Oscar
was the standard to which many pianists aspire. This show examines his career
from his origins in tough neighborhoods of Montreal, to his work with Norman
Granz's Jazz at the Philharmonic, to his influential trio with bassist Ray
Brown and guitarist Herb Ellis, to becoming a solo artist.
Jazz Corner of the World with Craig Kessler
Monday, 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM (follows Jazz Profiles)
"Birthday Celebration for Sonny Rollins"
Craig celebrates Sonny's 83rd
birthday with Part Seven of his chronological series, THE SONNY ROLLINS STORY,
spinning exciting selections from the 70s and 80s. We're pleased to learn that Sonny is back in
good health and on the road performing again.
Happy Birthday, Mr. Rollins!
Jazz at Lincoln Center with Wendell Pierce
Tuesday at 6:00 PM
Joe Lovano and Us 5
Saxophonist Joe Lovano is one
of the foremost improvisers in jazz today and propels his double-drummer
quintet -- Us Five – into a polyrhythmic
conversation and weaves inspired solos in the Allen Room. Us Five
features Joe Lovano (saxophone), GRAMMY® winner Esperanza Spalding (bass),
James Weldon (piano), Peter Slavov (bass), Otis Brown III (drums) and Francisco
Mela (drums), plus special guests Lionel Loueke (guitar) and Judi Silvano
(vocals).
JazzSet with Dee Dee Bridgewater
Wednesday at 6:00 PM
Terence Blanchard with Miles and Gil: Still Ahead
at The Monterey Jazz Festival
Three ear-seducing LP’s from
the late 1950s are Miles Ahead, Porgy and Bess, and Sketches of Spain. Gil
Evans composed and arranged for Miles Davis and large ensemble. This concert is
a rare performance of music from Porgy and Sketches with Blanchard on trumpet.
Vince Mendoza conducts a small orchestra of top California players.
Wednesday Night Special
7:00 PM (Follows JazzSet)
Grammy-winning Saxophonist Eric Marienthal at Kirkwood
(new)
Eric Marienthal was originally
from southern California, and went on to study at the Berklee College of Music
in Boston, Mass. There he studied with the legendary saxophone professor, Joe
Viola. By the time he left Berklee, Eric had achieved the highest proficiency
rating given by the school.
Marienthal started his
professional career in 1980 with famed New Orleans trumpeter Al Hurt. After
returning to Los Angeles, Eric became a member of the Chick Corea Elektric
Band. He recorded six CDs with Chick’s band and two were Grammy Award winners.
Eric went on to perform with artists such as Elton John, Barbara Streisand,
Billy Joel, Stevie Wonder, Dionne Warwick, Burt Bacharach, B.B. King and many
others. He has performed in more than 65 countries, recorded 11 solo CDs and
has played on hundreds of records, films, television shows and commercial
jingles.
He performed last April at
Jazz Fest ‘13 as special guest artist with Kirkwood’s Jazz Ensemble and CR Jazz
Big Band directed by Dr. Timothy Feldkamp.
Piano Jazz with Marian McPartland
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Rosemary Clooney
Piano Jazz pays tribute to
one of America’s most beloved entertainers: the late vocalist Rosemary Clooney.
On this program from 1992, Clooney reminisces about the long arc of her singing
career, and lends her rich, smooth voice to “Our Love Is Here To Stay” and the
challenging “Lush Life.”
Jazz Corner of the World with Craig
Kessler
Saturday, Noon - 4:00 PM
"The New Orleans/Cuba Connection"
University of Iowa jazz
faculty, James Dreier joins Craig in the studio for a look at some of the similarities
between the diversity of jazz found in New Orleans and "Afro-Cuban
Jazz". Both James and Craig will
also bring in a variety of new jazz releases from Latin America. Mr. Dreier is one of our local Latin jazz
experts, and his presence in KCCK's 'on-air' studios always makes for an
informative and entertaining show.
Riverwalk Jazz
Sunday at 5:00 PM
The Inventive Mr. Edison: The Life and Music of Harry
‘Sweets’ Edison
An encore presentation,
honoring trumpeter Harry ‘Sweets’ Edison. A star with the Count Basie Band in
the 30s and 40s, Edison forged new territory on trumpet. In this 1994
performance at The Landing, ‘Sweets’ Edison joins The Jim Cullum Jazz Band to
talk about his life and play music from the Basie years.
KCCK's Midnight CD
The Monday - Sunday Midnight CD for this week can be
found at:
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