9 O'Clock Jazz Special

Pianist Hank Jones played jazz for over 65 years!  He recorded 60 albums under his own name and many more as a side man with Coltrane, Cannonball, Ella and more.   The Jones brothers, Hank, Elvin and Thad were well known as a jazz family dynasty who brought dynamic ideas to the sound of jazz.  Hear the sounds of Hank Jones tonight with Blaise Lantana on the 9 O'clock special on KJZZ.

AZ StoryCorps: The Kearns

  

   In this AZ-Edition of StoryCorps, Debra and Joesph Kearns talk about the moment they first met, when they realized they were meant to be together and how their love for one another still sparkles.

9 O'Clock Jazz Special for 7/19

Here in Arizona we have some world class jazz talent.  From singers like Dennis Rowland to guitarists like Stan Sorenson, it's a wide range of sound from artists who perform right here in your neighborhood.  Find out more about jazz in your area tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

9 O'Clock Jazz Special for 7/18

Whether it's Oscar Peterson showing his fast chops, or Count Basie with a bouncy riff, piano has always had a special place in jazz.  Monday night find out where those 88 keys under the right hands, can take you.  It's all about the jazz piano Monday night on K-Jazz, KJZZ.

9 O'Clock Special for 7/15

Philly Joe Jones played hard and fast and helped Miles Davis put together Miles' first Quintet in 1955 . He defined the sound and became THE drummer for Blue Note and Riverside records in the 1950s.   Hear him tonight with Dexter, Coltrane, and Miles tonght on the 9 O'clock Special on K-Jazz.

9 O'clock New Release Jazz Special for 14 July

Tonight hear the latest new releases including something new from trombonist Jay Ashby and a live release from NYC in Club Coca-Cola with Monty Alexander and his Harlem - Kingston Express.

Phoenix Mayoral Candidate Jennifer Wright

Mayoral candidate, attorney Jennifer Wright, joins host Steve Goldstein to talk about her campaign and plans for Phoenix's future.


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