November 2011 | KJZZ.org

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 12/5

Guitarist Jim Hall just turned 81! Besides his own trios over the years his collaborations with Bill Evans, Ron Carter, and Paul Desmond have become legendary. His work with jazz giants like Sonny Rollins and Art Farmer are only part of his repertoire; Jim Hall has written guitar concertos and string quartets. Hear composer and jazz guitarist Jim Hall Monday night on the 9 O'clock Special.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 12/1

If you are looking for new CDs to add to your holiday collection, or if you need the right jazz stocking stuffer, tune in tonight to hear the best of the new holiday jazz releases. You'll hear a Gypsy jazz Christmas, New Orleans jazz Christmas, and piano trios doing their own Santa thing. Get in the spirit tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Basketball Is Back

Host Steve Goldstein talks to University of Pennsylvania professor Kenneth Shropshire about the economic impact of the NBA lockout. Goldstein then speaks to Arizona Republic's Paul Coro about the impact of the lockout on attitudes regarding the Phoenix Suns.

Author Talks Immigration Reform

Host Steve Goldstein talks to author Rob Sobhani, who believes that immigration reform should be a top priority for 2012 presidential candidates. Sobhani explains why he thinks immigration reform will save America.

Child-Safety Task Force

Host Steve Goldstein talks to state representative Katie Hobbs and task force member Dr. Cindy Knott about Arizona's child-safety task force, the current laws, and which changes need to be made to keep children in Arizona safe.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 11/30

Paul Desmond is best known for his work with The Dave BrubeckQuartet. The beautiful tone of his alto sax is like no other and can just enchant you and take to another world. His composition "Take Five" is one of jazz's greatest hits and has been played by many different artists. Hear the sweet soaring tones of Paul Desmond tonight on the 9 O'clock special.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 11/29

Swee' Pea, Strays, Weely, Billy Strayhorn had many nicknames in the Ellington band, but he was Ellington's right hand man and arranger for many years. Billy Strayhorn's Take the A Train, became a hit for the Ellington band, and his tune Lush Life, which he wrote at 15, has been sung by many great jazz vocalists who love the lyrics and the intricate melody line. Hear the melodies of Billy Strayhorn played by Ellington and other jazz legends tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.