August 2011 | KJZZ.org

Elvis Opens at the MIM

An exhibit highlighting Elvis Presley opens Saturday morning at the Musical Instrument Museum in Northeast Phoenix. As KJZZ’s Paul Atkinson reports, the display pays tribute to the King of Ro

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 8/8

Saxaphonist and composer Benny Carter won the NEA Jazz Masters award in 1986. He was awarded the Grammy Lifetime Achievment Award in 1987. He won a Grammy in 1994 for his solo "Prelude to a Kiss", and the same year, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Benny Carter started on piano and played trumpet, clarinet and sax. He grew up in New York and by 15 was sitting in at the Harlem night spots. He lived to be 95 and spent 75 years as a working musician. Hear his music and learn more about this jazz legend Monday night on the 9 O'clock Special on K-Jazz.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 8/5

Drummer Jeff Hamilton grew up listening to his parents big band records in Indiana. He was inspired by Gene Krupa and Philly Joe Jones. After working with Ray Brown, Gene Harris and Ella Fitzgerald, today Hamilton leads is own piano trio and his band The Clayton Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Hear him with his bands and with Diana Krall tonight when I feature the sound of Jeff Hamilton.

9 O'clock New Release Jazz Special

Hear what's happening in jazz when Blaise Lantana plays new CDs by guitarist Chuck Loeb, pianist Sir Roland Hannah and Arizona's own swingin' Sinatra-esque vocalist Guy Pinnachio. Hear the latest new music tonight on the 9 O'clock special.

The Decline In Rural Healthcare

Lynda Bergsma, director of the State Office of Rural Health program at the University of Arizona, talks to host Steve Goldstein about the decline in rural healthcare and the effects on Arizona residents.

Arizona's Summer Economy and Possible Economic Upturn

Economic experts Grady Gammage and Alan Maguire join host Steve Goldstein to talk about Arizona's road to economic recovery, and the changes it's seen over the years.

Analyzing The Race for Phoenix Mayor

Host Steve Goldstein talks to Arizona Republic reporter Lynh Bui about issues that affect citizens in the race for Phoenix mayor.

Back to School Can Mean Stress for Valley Students

Students across the Valley are getting ready to head back to school, in some cases they're already back behind their desks. And, the return to the classroom can present some pretty harsh realities.

9 O'clock Special

Alphonse Mouzon's musical life is a Who's Who of Modern Jazz music. His talent covers a broad range of musical styles. He laid down the groove for pianist McCoy Tyner and he was a charter member along with keyboardist Joe Zawinul and saxophonist Wayne Shorter, of Weather Report. He and guitarist Larry Coryell, co-founded of The Eleventh House, a fusion band of the seventies. And his new CD with Wallace Roney and Cedar Walton is dedicated to his daughter, he calls it "Angel Face". Hear Alphonse Mouson tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

9 O'Clock Jazz Special for 8/2

Bassist and composer Charlie Haden started his professional career as a child singing folk and country music with his family. A tragedy in his life took him from singing to the bass and ever since he has been making his bass sing. Hear Haden on Beyond the Missouri Sky, with Pat Metheny, on American Dreams with Michael Brecker and with Melody Gardot on Sophisticated Ladies tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.