Ahmad Jamal

Ahmad Jamal has a unique flavor to his playing.  Miles Davis wanted all his pianists to sound like Ahmad.  Today Jamal  tours with his own trio and creates brilliant improvisations over jazz standards like Blue Moon, and his own compositions.  Hear the history of Ahmad Jamal from Poinciana to today, Monday night on the 9 O'clock special. 

Community colleges tobacco ban takes effect

Smokers on the ten Maricopa County Community College campuses will have to go elsewhere to use tobacco. A new rule banning tobacco goes into effect July 1.

Amy Silverman: Some things you can't change

I've worried about this -- worried that Sophie would be just smart enough to know she's not smart enough.

SCOTUS media ruling could affect Phoenix outlets

The U.S. Supreme Court today let stand rules that place limits on ownership of broadcast outlets and newspapers in local markets.

Passenger train debuts at Sky Harbor

A passenger train made its debut today at Sky Harbor Airport. Sky Train, as its called, should begin moving passengers to and from Terminal Four by early next year. 

U.S. Senate confirms Leonardo as new U.S. Attorney for Arizona

The U.S. Senate has confirmed the new U.S. Attorney for Arizona. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie has more.

Richard Rogers

  Whether he was writing with Larry Hart or Oscar Hammerstein, Richard Rogers wrote 900 beautiful melodies that were easy to listen to and fun to play.  Jazz musicians love his harmonies and melodic invention and bring a whole new light to Rogers wonderful tunes.  Tonight delight in Blue Moon, My Romance, My Favorite Things, My Funny Valentine, and  Where or When done by everyone from John Coltrane to Ray Charles. 

Arizona patient grateful for health care decision

Arizonans are reacting to the U.S. Supreme Court decision to uphold President Barack Obama’s healthcare overhaul.

U.S. Supreme Court denies Arizona stay on voter registration issue

The U.S. Supreme Court has denied Arizona’s request to temporarily block a lower court’s ruling affecting voter registration. That decision said federal laws supersede state laws. From Phoenix, KJZZ’s Mark Brodie reports.

How the health care ruling affects Arizona businesses, consumers

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the Affordable Care Act championed by President Barack Obama. The ruling could affect small businesses, the health care industry, and the state of Arizona. 

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