Kenny Clark, along with Max Roach created the sound of modern drumming.  Clark worked with Monk and Bird and laid down the foundation of the sound we know today.  From swing to hard bop to sounds we never thought of, hear it all tonight when Kenny Clark takes center stage on the 9 O'clock Special on K-Jazz.

Arizona Republicans voting in next month’s presidential primary will likely find some unfamiliar names on the ballot--and one major candidate left off. Former ambassador and Utah Governor Jon Huntsman wasn’t eligible.

  Drummer Max Roach was a percussion virtuoso who could smoke the tempos and then create a delicate and subtle sound. He was among a small circle of adventurous musicians, Thelonious Monk and Charlie Parker, who brought about complete change in the sound of jazz.  Max was active in political causes for equal rights and maintained his brilliant ability on drums throughout his career.  Hear the best of Max Roach and learn more about his life and music  tonight on the 9 O'clock special.

 Wynton Marsalis wants you to know that jazz is not dead and that that's a rumor that started back when jazz began.  Hear Wynton talk about the history of blues and jazz and how he is swingin into the 21st century, tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.