October 2011 | KJZZ.org

Andrei Cherny on Redistricting

State Democratic Party chairman Andrei Cherny sits down with host Steve Goldstein to talk about redistricting and possible candidates to join the U.S. Senate race.

Candidate Forum - Mesa Recall Election

Otto Shill, chairman of the Mesa Chamber of Commerce's Public Policy Council, talks about his role as moderator of the Mesa Chamber's candidate forum. The forum is being held due to the recall of Senate president Russell Pearce. Shill explains the format of the forum, and the importance of the community hearing candidates' viewpoints.

Living Legend, Poet Nikki Giovanni

Poet and one of Oprah's "Living Legends" Nikki Giovanni talks to Steve Goldstein about the importance of taking individual responsibility and action. This Friday, October 7th she'll be giving the Jonathan and Maxine Marshall Distinguished Lecture at ASU.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 10/5

Art Tatum is not only jazz's greatest piano player, but he inspired many of the greats who came after him. His brilliant improvisation and his facility and speed on the piano has intimidated generations of pianists. He was mostly blind and studied music at the school for the blind as a child. His ideas were so ahead of his time that his music still surprises you today. Hear the monstrous talent of Art Tatum tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Cortez staying on the ballot in recall election

A judge is allowing a Mesa woman to remain on the ballot in the recall election of Senate President Russell Pearce. That, despite ruling the candidacy of Olivia Cortes is an orchestrated atte

Take Me Out To The Ballgame!

Tens of thousands of fans will descend on downtown Phoenix tonight for Game 3 of the Diamondback-Brewers series. As KJZZ's Terry Ward reports, many of them will be riding light rail...

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 10/4

British bassist Dave Holland who has been performing and recording for five decades, has lived and worked in the United States for 40 years and Holland has played with some of the greatest names in jazz. He has participated in several classic recordings with Miles Davis and Chick Corea. He can play solo or create a unique sound with a full orchestra. Hear the genius of bassist Dave Holland tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Pela Review: "The Sparrow"

KJZZ's Theatre Critic Robrt Pela reviews Stray Cat Theatre's production of "The Sparrow" at the Tempe Performing Arts Center through October 8th.