May 2012 | KJZZ.org

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 5/15

Pianist Red Garland started on sax but by his teens he found his sound in the piano. He played for Charlie Parker, Miles Davis and John Coltrane and then led his own trio for many years. Hear the unique chordal harmony that made him famous when we feature Red Garland tonight on the 9 O'clock Special. Jazz awakes tonight at 8.

New Phoenix Police Chief sworn in

Phoenix has a new police chief. Daniel Garcia was sworn in today, taking over for Acting Police Chief Joe Yahner. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

Veteran firefighter discusses conditions across the state

Five fires burning across Arizona are causing major structure damage and displacing residents.

Monday night Special

Monday night Blaise celebrates her birthday by playing some of her favorites! Hear classic jazz from Miles Davis' Kind of Blue, Cannonball Adderley's Somethin' Else, and songs by Gershwin, Cole Porter and Horace Silver. You'll hear some bossa nova by Stan Getz and some sweet swing by the Basie band. Join Blaise for a jazz birthday party Monday night when jazz awakes at 8.

County supervisor settles lawsuit against county for nearly $1 million

Maricopa County Supervisor Mary Rose Wilcox has won a $975,000 suit against Maricopa County.

Automated electric train makes debut at Sky Harbor

The people-mover at the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport takes a big step forward Monday as the first cars are rolled onto the track.

Comic performance to benefit Bill of Rights monument project

Some of the nation’s best-known comedians will take the stage Sunday in Phoenix in a performance to benefit a Bill of Rights monument planned for Wesley Bolin Plaza.

Babeu drops out of congressional race, will run again for Pinal County Sheriff

Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu today ended his bid for Congress. As KJZZ’s Dennis Lambert reports from Phoenix, Babeu will run for re-election as sheriff instead.

Arizona GOP to hold state convention Saturday

Arizona's Republican Party will hold its annual state convention this weekend. Party leaders will gather Saturday at Grand Canyon University.

Officials say cause of JT Ready's rampage may never be known

Neighbors of the Gilbert community shocked by last week’s high-profile murder-suicide gathered at Town Hall last night to hear from police investigating the case.