Jazz drummer Jack De Johnette has played a variety of styles in his career. He started on piano and has a wonderful sense of melody on the drums.  He recorded with Miles and for many years with Keith Jarrett; today, he leads his own groups.  Hear Jack DeJohnette tonight on the 9 O'clock Special. Jazz awakes at 8.

  Italian jazz singer Roberta Gambarini is coming to the MIM this Sunday. Tonight we'll hear a preview of her singing with her friends James Moody and Dizzy Gillespie.  Roberta Gambarini tonight at 9.  Jazz awakes at 8.

  Tonight hear the latest jazz from artists who are waiting to be discovered and enjoyed by you. Plus you'll dig the sonic vibe of B3 master Dr. Lonnie Smith's first live recording in 40 years!  New Releases on the 9 O'clock Special tonight.

When Guy Pennacchio came to Arizona he didn't know he was a singer, but today he is a much requested Sinatra stylist. As a kid,  Guy started as a horn player, but when people started requesting his voice he complied.  Learn the story of Guy Pennacchio tonight when he stops by K-Jazz for the 9 O'clock special.  Jazz awakes at 8.

Guitarist Pat Metheny has always been an innovator.  Although he studied Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass, he is self taught and moved from straight ahead bebop to his own ethereal sound.  His style is unmistakable whether he plays alone, with an orchestra or with synthesizers.  Hear the many forms that Metheny takes when we feature his music tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.  Jazz awakes at 8!

  Tonight hear the latest new releases on the 9 O'clock Special.  From singers to horn players and guitarists it's a great variety of talent.

  Kenny Burrell and Stanley Jordan are two distinctive jazz guitarists with very different styles.  Tuesday they both celebrate a birthday and we'll celebrate their music tonight on the 9 o'clock Special.  Hear a wonderful variety of music with classic bebopper Kenny Burrell and modern innovator Stanley Jordan tonight on K-Jazz. 

   Whether you like the modern sound of Pat Metheny or the classic groove of Jimmy Smith, you'll hear the best jazz weeknights on KJZZ!  You'll enjoy your old friends like Coltrane and Miles and you just might fall in love with someone new like harpist Carol Robbins.  Don't miss the fun when jazz awakes at 8.  

Jazz master Hank Jones lived from 1917 to 2010 and played music for over 75 years. He was the oldest in his musical family, with brothers Thad and Elvin following in his jazz footsteps.  Hear the eloquent lyrical style of pianist Hank Jones Monday night on the 9 O'clock special, and you'll be surprised at who he has played with.

  Dexter Gordon is the comeback kid for all the times he restarted his career.  He came on the scene in the 40s with Billy Eckstein,  lost his way in the 50s and came back in the 60s with his own sound and style.  When he returned again in 1976 after living in Europe for a decade he got standing ovations from the crowds.  Hear why Dexter Gordon was so loved  tonight on the 9 O'clock Special. Jazz awakes at 8.