ASU President Michael Crow

Arizona State University President Michael Crow came to the desert ten years ago.

Operation Fast and Furious investigation winding down

The government's investigation into the gunwalking program Operation Fast and Furious is wrapping up, with the sentencing Wednesday of some of the final suspects. But major questions remain about why federal officials decided allowing guns to be carried across the border was a good policy.

Hospital tax approved in Phoenix

Phoenix hospitals will pay a new tax, under an ordinance approved Tuesday by the Phoenix City Council in a 6-3 vote. Supporters say it will bring in $200 million in federal money to help hospitals care for people without insurance.

Appeals court says Open Meeting Law applies to Redistricting Commission

The Arizona Court of Appeals has ruled that the body responsible for drawing legislative and congressional district maps has to follow the state’s open meeting laws, but that prosecutors cannot restart an investigation into whether that happened. 

Robrt Pela: Review of Wolves

This morning theater critic Robrt Pela reviews Stray Cat Theatre's production of Wolves.

Holiday Jazz and Classics!

Tonight hear plenty of holiday jazz by jazz favorites like Louis Armstrong, Jimmy Smith and Diana Krall, plus there are treats by local talent with holiday hits by Dmitri Matheny and Judy Roberts.  It's a delightful mix all week when jazz awakes at 8. 

SCOTUS won't hear Arizona partner benefits case

The U.S. Supreme Court issued its last orders of the year on Monday. As KJZZ’s Al Macias reports, Arizona’s attempt to block the state from cutting off benefits to partners of gay state employees will not be considered.  

Pinal County Sheriff's Office finds abandoned SUV full of ammo

Law enforcement in Pinal County recovered thousands of rounds of ammunition in an abandoned SUV this weekend. 

McCoy Tyner

McCoy Tyner was encouraged to play piano by his mother and by his neighbor, Bud Powell.  By the time he was 17 he was playing with Coltrane in some local clubs in Philly.  Eventually they formed one of the finest jazz quartets ever recorded.  Hear the startling virtuosity and the delightful variety in the sound of pianist McCoy Tyner Monday night on the 9 O'clock Special.  Jazz awakes at 8!


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