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Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Acoustic Jazz Piano Jamboree, Part 4 Craig spins a variety of wonderful records that feature Duke Pearson as a dynamic pianist, composer, and arranger. He’ll also take this opportunity to again celebrate the 85th anniversary of Blue Note Records.       … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm The Brilliance of Bobby Timmons Craig spins some fine examples of pianist Bobby Timmon’s work on Riverside Records, Prestige Records, and as a member of Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers.             The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at 6:00pm … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays at 6:00pm Mellow Trane on Prestige Craig begins his celebration of the 75th anniversary of Prestige Records with spins from a number of mellow John Coltrane classics from the legendary label.               The Wednesday Night Special Wednesdays at … Continue reading

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Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Elvin Jones on Blue Note Craig continues his celebration of the 85th Anniversary of Blue Note Records with samplings from drummer Elvin Jones’s 10-plus dates as a Blue Note leader and 20-plus dates as a sideman on the legendary label. … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm The Great Mary Lou Williams Craig celebrates the piano artistry of Mary Lou Williams as he spins a variety of wonderful selections from Mary Lou’s 100-plus recordings. Plus, we’ll learn more about this amazing musician, arranger, composer, and bandleader.     … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Kenny Burrell on Blue Note  Craig continues his celebration of the Blue Note Record’s 85th anniversary by spinning the choicest cuts from guitarist Kenny Burrell’s 38-plus recording sessions with the label. We’ll hear great sides from 1956 through 1968.    … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Boogie-Woogie & Other Keyboard Stylings, Part 4 Craig shares more curriculum from his senior class in boogie-woogie piano. We’ll hear more stride, some ragtime, a little early Blues piano, and a huge serving of boogie-woogie from Memphis Slim (a.k.a. Peter … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World Encore with host Craig Kessler Mondays from 6:00pm to 10:00pm Boogie-Woogie & Other Keyboard Stylings, Part 3  Craig shares more curriculum from his senior class in boogie-woogie piano. We’ll hear more stride, some ragtime, a little early Blues piano, and a huge serving of boogie-woogie from Hadda Brooks, Cripple Clarence … Continue reading

Jazz Corner of the World Encore   Mondays at 6:00 PM Artist Tributes to Eric Dolphy, Part 1       Host Craig Kessler is on hiatus for the next couple of weeks. While he’s gone, Craig has chosen a few of his favorite shows from the past to enjoy again. This week, it’s a … Continue reading