September 2011 | KJZZ.org

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 10/3

Trumpeter Chris Botti came to fame as Sting's trumpet player and has been touring and recording with his own band for many years. His beautiful sweet tone on the horn has won him many fans, and his creative sense of harmony will have you smiling as you listen to his music. Chris Botti is performing at the Orpheum theater, Sunday night October 9th. Listen to Monday night's 9 O'clock Special to hear the sounds of Chris Botti and win tickets to his show at the Orpheum.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 9/30

When it comes to jazz the DeFrancesco family is the Philly version of the Marsalis family. Joey plays organ, Johnny plays guitar and it all started with Papa John. Papa John and Joey now live here in Arizona and tonight Papa John comes by to talk about his career, his talented family and his jazz organ concert at the Kerr Cultural center next Wednesday night. Hear some fun grooves and some good stories tonight on the 9 O'clock Special on KJZZ.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 9/29

Nat King Cole's little brother Freddie has a hint of Nat in his sound, but it's all Freddy in his style. Enjoy the sophistication of vocalist Freddy Cole on his new CD "Talk to Me" and a sweet release from local vocalist Renee Patrick with her friend Judy Roberts at the piano. You'll also get to hear the fine fat chords of Mike Le Donne at the piano on his new CD "Keep the Faith". Dig what's happening in jazz tonight on the 9 O'clock special.

Live Studio Interview with Phoenix Mayoral Candidates - Oct 12

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Listen to the Music...

Longtime Arizona concert promoter Danny Zelisko talks to Steve Goldstein about his time in the industry. Murphy's Law, meeting legends, and keeping concerts running...he explains all of the things that go into bringing an audience the best experience possible.

Intercity Rail Possible for Phoenix to Tucson

Scott Omer, the director of ADOT’s Multimodal Planning Division, and Serena Unrein, Public Interest Advocate for the Arizona PIRG Education Fund talk to Paul Atkinson about the possible Intercity R

Border Governor's Conference - 20 Years

Paul Atkinson fills in for Steve Golstein...Twenty years ago the annual Border Governor's Conference started as an opportunity for governors along the US/Mexico border to meet and find solutions to shared problems. Shannon O'Neil, the Douglas Dillon Fellow for Latin America Studies at the Council on Foreign Relations, talks about the importance of participation in the conference.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 9/28

From Dizzy's bebop to Chris Botti's smooth tone and Wynton's historic knowledge and chops, the trumpet has many great artists who have dedicated their lives to making a unique sound. Tonight on the 9 O'clock Special you'll hear the wonderful variety of styles and tones when Blaise Lantana features the jazz trumpet on the 9 O'clock Special on K-Jazz.