Born in the midwest, Pat Metheny came from a trumpet playing family but just fell in love with the guitar.  He changed the entire repertoire of  guitar sounds used in jazz and created his own unique language and style.  Metheny recorded Grammy winning CDs solo, with his combos, and with orchestras.  Hear the other worldly tones of brilliant guitarist Pat Metheny tonight on the 9 o'clock Special.

Saxophonist Julian "Cannonball" Adderley created a unique hard bop groove after his recording with Miles.  His work with his brother Nat on cornet is full of fun and brilliant improvisation.  Listen tonight and hear jazz favorites: The Work Song, Mercy, Mercy, Mercy, Jeannine and more.

Watch her play. Tonight's 9 O'clock special is a festival of new releases, you'll hear a trumpeter two sax players and a vocalist.  You may not recognize their names today, but you will hear their amazing talent and look forward to a bright future for jazz.  Jazz awakes at 8!! http://www.tiafuller.com/

Pianist, vocalist and movie star Harry Connick, jr. has been a jazz artist since he was a child in New Orleans. Tonight, learn more about his journey, his music and his work to rebuild his hometown. Jazz awakes at 8!

Jazz Guitarist Bruce Forman will stop by KJZZ  Monday night to talk about his different jazz styles, and why he enjoys his group "Cow-Bop".  They will bring their unique Western Swing and bop sound to the Rhythm Room on Tuesday night.  Here's a preview! 

Saxophone colossus, Sonny Rollins, re-invented himself three times, and is still going strong at 82.  His improvisational technique is second to none and his compositions, St. Thomas and Oleo, have become jazz standards.  Learn more about jazz giant Sonny Rollins as we celebrate his birthday tonight on the 9 O'clock special.  Here's some Sonny from 1959.

  From Lionel Hampton to Gary Burton the vibes have had a unique place in jazz.  Whether with a big band or in a combo, the sound is like no other and blends with horns, guitars and even the piano.  Hear the wonderful variety of talented vibe players tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.  Jazz awakes at 8! 

  Horace Silver has written some of the most memorable tunes in jazz, like Song for My Father and Sister Sadie, .  From modal jazz to hard bop he brought magical grooves and rhythms to his sound.  Learn how Horace Silver brought all the sounds together tonight when we celebrate Silver's birthday on the 9 O'clock Special.  Jazz awakes at 8!

  Pianist Gene Harris is known for his blues infused soul jazz.  From 1956 to 1970 he recorded with The Three Sounds,.  He retired to Idaho in 1970, but 8 years later Ray Brown got him to come out of retirement and play with his trio.  Gene Harris performed for another 20 years until his death in 2000.  Tonight, under a rare blue moon enjoy Gene Harris on the 9 O'clock Special. Jazz awakes at 8.

  Jazz awakes tonight at 8, but we'll be sure to let you know what's happening with primary results tonight with updates and a KJZZ news special at 9:30.  Stay informed about the primaries around the state, and then enjoy America's Art form, jazz,  tonight on KJZZ.