July 2011 | KJZZ.org

AZ StoryCorps: Dreams Realized

Jose Luis Leal and his friend and mentor Chris Williams retrace Jose's journey from poverty and despair to college with a promising future.

9 O'clock Jazz Special

According to Miles Davis and Kenny Clark, guitarist Charlie Christian was the originator of bebop who influenced Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. His phrasing and improvisation were way ahead of their time. After he was discoverd by John Hammond, he recorded with Benny Goodman and Lionel Hampton for only two years before he died of Tuberculoses at the age of 25. Tonight Blaise Lantana features Charlie Christian and jazz guitar innovator, Joe Beck on the 9 O'clock Special.

Few options for Glendale Couple losing state Medicaid Insurance

For a Glendale couple, losing their state Medicaid insurance Monday is a matter of life or death.

Laurie Notaro Brings Humor to Valley

KJZZ's Bri Valdivia sits down with Notaro for a brief interview about starting her writing career in Phoenix.

Preview: Life after Deportation

The Department of Homeland Security has been flying illegal immigrants caught in this country back to their homelands for years.

9 O'Clock Jazz Special for 7/28

Hear the latest jazz tonight on K-Jazz when Blaise Lantana plays the best of the new releases. Vocalist Carmen Cuesta works with her husband Chuck Loeb on an enchanting tribute to Jobim, and vibe player Stefon Harris with tenor sax player David Sanchez does some serious cookin' on his latest "90 Miles" a salute to Cuban music. Hear the latest hot new jazz tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Phoenix Mayoral Candidates Address The Issues

Host Steve Goldstein talks to Anna Brennan, Wes Gullett, Claude Mattox, Peggy Neely, Greg Stanton, and Jennifer Wright about their visions for Phoenix's future...and their plans to address the city's current issues.

9 O'Clock Jazz Special for 7/27

Today there are some unique jazz voices to win your heart and many of them are men. Listen tonight to hear the male vocalists of today, including an Indian, Sachal Vasandani, Mel Torme's son, James Torme, and a preacher's son, Kurt Elling. Celebrate the tenors and baritones tonight when Blaise features the guy singers of today on the 9 O'clock special.

AZ StoryCorps: Raising Robert

Jacqueline LaPat talks to her daughter Lori LaPat Polasko and granddaughter Alexandrea Polasko about raising her son Robert, the challenges they faced with his Asperger's syndrome and a special moment that still fills her heart with joy.

K-Jazz 9 O'clock Jazz Special for 7/25

Dr. Billy Taylor is a pianist , composer, teacher and advocate for jazz. He has had a radio show and a television series that featured legendary jazz performers. He was the artistic director for Jazz at the Kenndy Center from 1994 to 2010. Billy Taylor studied classical piano with Ellington's teacher as a child in DC. Hear the sound of Billy Taylor tonight on K-Jazz.