The Obama administration has been pushing Congress to extend low-priced loans for college students, beyond the end of this month. Without intervention from Congress, the rate will double on July 1.
Guitarist Royce Campbell spent many years as music director for Henry Mancini and has recorded with his own jazz trios and quartets. In his teens he fell in love with the guitar listening to Chuck Berry and Jimmy Hendrix. How did he make the journey from Chuck Berry to jazz and become a dedicated fan of Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass? Find out tonight on the 9 O'clock Special. Jazz awakes at 8 tonight on K-Jazz.
Former Maricopa County Attorney Andrew Thomas talks about the government corruption he says led to his disbarment and why he thinks Arizona needs Proposition 115.
It's Wednesday and time for the latest new releases in jazz. Al Jarreau has a new live recording, and you'll hear singer Stacy Kent do a tribute to jazz vocalist Blossom Deary. Mike Stern is cooking on his new CD and Bob Mintzer has lined up the usual suspects for his big band release. Listen tonight and you could win one of these new releases for your library.
With a heart full of Jamaica and a head full of bebop, Monty Alexander is a pianist to be reckoned with. His delightful spirit and his brilliant ideas make every piece a surprise. Hear the music of Monty Alexander and learn about his journey to the jazz heights through Frank Sinatra's friends. Monty tonight on the 9 O'clock Special
Peoria Police are asking for help, after thieves broke into an elementary school for the eighth time in less than a year. A custodian noticed this most recent break-in Monday morning. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.
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