Charlie Haden | KJZZ.org

Bassist and composer Charlie Haden started his professional career as a child singing folk and country music with his family. A tragedy in his life took him from singing to the bass and ever since he has been making his bass sing. Hear Haden on Beyond the Missouri Sky, with Pat Metheny, on American Dreams with Michael Brecker and with Melody Gardot on Sophisticated Ladies tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

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9 O'Clock Jazz Special for 8/2