Pianist Mulgrew Miller played gospel music in his church and R&B and blues at dances. Mulgrew was constantly meddling in jazz piano, and established a trio in high school that would play cocktail parties. Miller is said to have set his mind definitely to becoming a jazz pianist after seeing Oscar Peterson on television.  Hear the bluesy jazz grooves of Mulgrew Miller tonight on the 9 O'clock special

Trumpeter and singer Chet Baker became the definition of cool jazz.  His brilliant improvisation and tender tones were like nothing else and his matinee idol good looks got him plenty of attention.  He worked with Stan Getz and Charlie Parker and created a sensation playing counterpoint solos with Gerry Mulligan and his baritone sax.  hear Chet Baker sing and play tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.