November 2011 | KJZZ.org

Pierce Replaces Pearce

New State Senate president Steve Pierce talks with Steve Goldstein about moving forward after Russell Pearce's recall and how the Legislature can help Arizona's economy.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 11/15

Pianist and vocalist Diana Krall took the world by storm in 1996 when she released "All for You" her third album which was her trio tribute to Nat Cole. Since then she has recorded with orchestras, big bands and combos, selling over 15 million albums worldwide and winning 3 Grammys. With her sultry alto voice and her Jimmy Rowles bluesy jazz piano style, she is one of the best loved and in demand jazz performers of the 21st century. If you have never heard her, be prepared to fall in love and if you already know her, I know you'll be listening when K-Jazz celebrates Diana Krall tonight on the 9 O'clock special. Jazz awakes weeknights at 8.

Child Abuse: Task Force Looks at Reducing Fatalities

The Arizona Child Safety Task Force will meet at the state capitol this morning. The Governor created the 19-member panel after more than a dozen kids died at the hands or their parents or gu

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 11/15

Pianist Ellis Marsalis and his wife started a dynasty of jazz musicians. His sons Wynton, Branford, Delfeyo and Jason are all world famous performers, composers and producers. Besides his family ,he taught many young musicians in Ne Orleans, including Harry Connick, jr., about the history and the future of jazz. Tonight hear him with his own trios and with his sons and friends when K-Jazz celebrates Ellis Marsalis tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Tactic of Sham Candidates Suceeded in Past

Supporters of soon-to-be former Senate President Russell Pearce say the idea to have another candidate in the race to divert votes backfired. Olivia Cortes dropped out of the recall election

Immigration and Tea Party Impact of Pearce Loss

The architect of Arizona’s controversial immigration law is out. Russell Pearce is the first lawmaker in state history to lose his seat in a recall election. It was a dramatic fall for

Mesa Recall Election Not Likely to Lead to Changes in Law

Jerry Lewis won last week’s recall election against Russell Pearce in Mesa’s legislative district 18. But there were three people on the ballot, of whom was accused of being a sham candidate. And, now that the election is over, there are questions about what, if anything, lawmakers might do in response. KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 11/11

Alfred Lion left Germany for NY when he was 16 because he loved jazz. Once here, he went to hear as many musicians as he could, and started recording with Meade Lux Lewis and Albert Ammons in 1939. His love of jazz and his commitment to quality over commercial appeal made his record label Blue Note Records the standard for jazz musicians and fans the world over. Blue Note helped start the careers of Thelonious Monk, Horace Silver, Art Blakey, Herbie Hancock, Dexter Gordon and many other modern jazz players who became legends because of the support of Blue Note Records. Hear the best of Blue Note, tonight on this classic 9 O'clock Special.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 11/10

Jazz pianist Eldar Djangirov, who goes simply by Eldar, is a phenomenon. He says the first thing he remembers playing is the C-jam Blues although he was raised in the Russian classical piano tradition. He was discovered playing at a jazz festival in Siberia when he was 9. He and his family came to the states and moved to Kansas City when he was just 14. His playing is full of brilliant technique and musicality and his improvisation is full of delightful ideas from both jazz and classical. Eldar is in town performing this Friday night at The MIM and tonight he will com by K-Jazz to talk about his music. Hear Eldar tonight on the 9 O'clock special.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 11/9

Houston Person is always working, he books his own gigs, produces his own CDs and arranges his own music. The saxaphonist is determined to play for the people and doesn't want anyone to get in the way of that. His soulful jazz style has been a hit for over 50 years with jazz and blues fans around the world. Hear the sweet tenor sax sound of Houston Person tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.