March 2012 | KJZZ.org

New Releases on 9 O'Clock Special

Hear the best of the new jazz releases featuring Grammy winner Esperanza Spalding's "Radio Music Society," pianist Lynne Arriale's solo effort, and drummer Clayton Cameron, known as "The Brush Master," and his tribute to Art Blakey. Jazz awakes at 8 Monday through Friday on KJZZ.

Personalized Medicine: An Arizona SciTech forum

Imagine a medical treatment uniquely designed for you. Science fiction or fact?

Al Jarreau on 9 O'Clock Special

Al Jarreau, the seven-time Grammy Award-winner, is the only vocalist to ever win Grammy Awards in pop, jazz and R&B. Called “one of the world’s greatest natural resources” by the Detroit News, Al Jarreau's charisma and talent takes listeners on an irresistible rhythmic journey. His career has spanned more than 30 years, including 21 albums. Find out more about the man behind the groove. Jazz awakes at 8 Monday through Friday on KJZZ.

Boeing's 'Dreamliner' visits Phoenix

The newest airliner from the Boeing company, the 787 landed in Phoenix on Friday as part of its world tour roll out. Hundreds of people here in Phoenix played a role in the development and design of the plane and its systems.

Commuters should seek alternative transit during bus strike

There’s no end in sight to a walk-out by bus drivers in Phoenix and Tempe. That means commuters are dealing with the first work day of interrupted service today.

House Ethics Committee to hear complaint against Patterson

The Arizona House of Representative’s Ethics Committee will meet this coming week to hear an ethics complaint filed against a Tucson Democrat.

Guitars Galore on 9 O'Clock Special

Hear some of the best guitarists from Charlie Christian, Grant Green, and Wes Montgomery to the latest from George Benson, Pat Martino, Royce Campbell and Stanley Jordan. Also, local guitarist Stan Sorenson stops by with his guitar to catch up and play live in studio. Jazz awakes Monday at 8 on KJZZ.

Despite gains, path to employment still a long road

Arizona lost more than 34,000 non-farm jobs in January, both in the public and private sectors.

Phoenix landmark finally open to public

A Phoenix landmark opens for public tours Saturday -- but if you don’t have tickets already, you’ll probably have to wait a while.

Terence Blanchard on 9 O'Clock Special

New Orleans Trumpeter Terence Blanchard got his start with the Lionel Hampton Orchestra and then played with Art Blakey and the Jazz Messengers. His Grammy winning song cycle, "A Tale of God's Will" (A Requiem for Hurricane Katrina), was an emotional tour de force about this natural disaster. His unmistakable compositional style and playing can be heard on nearly 50 film scores. Since 2000, Blanchard has served as Artistic Director at the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz and as of August 2011 he was named the Artistic Director of the Henry Mancini Institute at the University of Miami Frost School of Music.