9 O'clock Jazz Special for 1/18

   John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk performed in a concert at Carnegie Hall.  It was a marvelous combination of talent but the tapes of the show were lost for years.  Recently they were found and the music was released on a new CD.  here at K-Jazz we've been playing this unique performance for you.  Tonight hear why jazz critics are so excited about finding this music and learn how the concert came together.  It's a special feature on John Coltrane and Thelonious Monk tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.  Jazz awakes at 8.

Redistricting panel approves final congressional and legislative districts

Republicans and Democrats each benefit from new legislative and congressional districts approved by the Arizona Independent Redistricting Commission.

DOJ to Arpaio: Stop stalling the investigation

The Department of Justice says the Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio is trying to further delay the civil rights investigation into his department. 

AZ Senate To Debate Banning Cell Phones for Some Drivers

A state senate committee Wednesday morning is scheduled to take up a measure to ban cell phones behind the wheel…but only for some drivers.  From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

 

Martin Luther King Jr. Commentary by Ahmad Daniels

A look beyond the "I have a dream" speech.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 1/17

  NEA Jazz master, pianist and composer Cedar Walton grew up in Texas.  His pianist mother was his first teacher and the army introduced him to friends like Eddie Harris. Cedar honed his arranging skills with Art Blakey's Jazz messengers and later worked with Benny Golson's Jazztet while creating his own groups throughout his career.  Hear the best of jazz master Cedar Walton tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Trailblazing WWII Pilot Remembered for Her Pluck

Geri Nyman wasn’t a typical vet. In the early 1940s, she was one of the first female pilots who flew transport and training missions across the country -- while the men were away at war. 

Cost of Powerball tickets doubling

One of the state’s most popular lottery games is going to cost more starting Jan. 15 .  Lottery officials say winning tickets will pay more too.

State Lawmakers Work to Stay Ahead of Bath Salts

The State Senate this week could vote to add more chemical compounds to the list of those that are illegal.  It’s part of an effort to crack down on synthetic cathinones, which are often used to make a product known as “bath salts.”  From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

 

Arizona's Lesser-Known Presidential Candidates

This weekend, early ballots were sent to military and overseas voters who want to participate in Arizona's presidential preference election.  But while the ballots will list names like Romney

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