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Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Lennie Tristano Piano Rarities Host Craig Kessler presents an array of Lennie Tristano’s private recordings, live sets, and some obscure studio work from the archives of the master jazz pianist. We’ll hear solo piano recordings, up to sextet recordings from the late … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Hank Mobley’s Blue Note Sessions Hear an array of classic Blue Note gems as host Craig Kessler presents the great tenor saxophonist Hank Mobley. We’ll hear Hank as a leader, as well as a sideman with the likes of Lee Morgan, Freddie … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Paul Chambers on Blue Note Host Craig Kessler presents an array of bassist Paul Chamber’s classic Blue Note sessions, pulled from over 55 recordings from between 1955 and 1967. We’ll hear Chambers with Sonny Clark, John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, Johnny Griffin, … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm John Abercrombie on ECM Host Craig Kessler presents the creme de la creme, culled from over 50 releases, featuring the incredible guitar of the late John Abercrombie. Over half of these ECM records feature Abercrombie as a leader, while 25 more include … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Art Taylor’s Blue Note Sides Host Craig Kessler continues his 85th anniversary celebration of Blue Note Records with samplings from drummer Art Taylor’s contributions made during his time with the label. Taylor was involved in nearly 40 recordings for Blue Note between … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Wes Mongomery’s Riverside Years Host Craig Kessler takes a look at some of the great recordings that guitarist Wes Montgomery made for Riverside Records during the years 1959 thru 1966.             The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Kenny Dorham on Blue Note Host Craig Kessler continues his 85th anniversary celebration of Blue Note Records with samplings of trumpeter Kenny Dorham’s contributions during his ten years (1955 to 1965) with the label.           The Wednesday Night … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Hampton Hawes’s Final Years Host Craig Kessler takes a listen to the nearly forgotten talents of this great pianist during his final decade. We’ll hear Hawes as a leader of his own groups, as well as work as a sideman with a number … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Guitar Artistry of John Scofield Host Craig Kessler presents a terrific sampling of jazz guitar work from this master’s (nearly) 50 years of work. We’ll hear Scofield with Miles Davis, Joe Henderson, McCoy Tyner, Joe Lovano, and many more, as well as selections … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Enrico Pieranunzi’s Exciting Piano Host Craig Kessler serves up some “delicious goodies” from the 50-year career of Italian piano virtuoso Enrico Pieranunzi. We’ll hear solos, duos, trios, quartets and more exciting jazz!           The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays … Continue reading