Errol Garner did more than write Misty, he was a magician at the piano.  His self taught style and off track intros made his sound unmistably unique.  Enjoy the wonders of pianist and composer Errol Garner and learn more about this piano master tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.  Jazz awakes at 8.

Tonight it's the latest new releases on K-Jazz!  You'll enjoy guitarist Pat Metheny's latest, "Unity", and pianist Eric Reed's new tribute to Thelonious Monk.  Canadian sax man Cory Weeds has a new groove on his latest CD, and there is a new release of a Bill Evans concert that hasn't been heard before and is Bill at his best.  Join the fun tonight and keep up with what's hot and who's cool tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

  Armando "Chick" Corea became known for his imaginative playing when he played fusion with Miles Davis in the 60s, and he created his award winning band "Return to Forever" in the 70s.  Since then he has explored different styles, including unique instrumentation, and expanded the concept of jazz.  Hear the wonderful variety of music that is jazz giant Chick Corea tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Cole Porter's music is part of the American Songbook. I've Got You Under My Skin, Your the Top, Night and Day, and  You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To, are all a part of the standard jazz repertoire. Learn more about this remarkable composer and his music Monday night on the 9 O'clock Special.  Jazz awakes weeknights at 8.

At 19 Philadelphia pianist Kenny Barron moved to New York and in his twenties recorded with Dizzy Gillespie and Joe Henderson.  Since then Stan Getz has recorded with him and called him his soul mate, and Kenny has led many of his own groups.  He taught piano and harmony at Rutgers for 25 years and today teaches at Julliard.  At 69 Kenny Barron is still a master of performance and harmony.  Hear jazz piano master Kenny Barron tonight on K-Jazz. Jjazz awakes tonight at 8.

Guitarist Royce Campbell spent many years as music director for Henry Mancini and has recorded with his own jazz trios and quartets. In his teens he fell in love with the guitar listening to Chuck Berry and Jimmy Hendrix. How did he make the journey from Chuck Berry to jazz and become a dedicated fan of Wes Montgomery and Joe Pass? Find out  tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.  Jazz awakes at 8 tonight on K-Jazz.

  It's Wednesday and time for the latest new releases in jazz.  Al Jarreau has a new live recording, and you'll hear singer Stacy Kent do a tribute to jazz vocalist Blossom Deary.  Mike Stern is cooking on his new CD and Bob Mintzer has lined up the usual suspects for his big band release.  Listen tonight and you could win one of these new releases for your library.

With a heart full of Jamaica and a head full of bebop, Monty Alexander is a pianist to be reckoned with.  His delightful spirit and his brilliant ideas make every piece a surprise.  Hear the music of Monty Alexander and learn about his journey to the jazz heights through Frank Sinatra's friends. Monty tonight on the 9 O'clock Special

  While he is known as a great jazz saxaphonist, Oliver Nelson is best known for his lush arrangements for jazz artists like Monk, Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderly.   Monday night on the 9 O'clock Special meet Oliver Nelson,  hear the Blues and the Abstract Truth and learn about the life of this unique artist. 

  Tonight keep up with what's hot and who's cool tonight on the 9 O'clock New Release Special. From brilliant new British singer, Nicky Shrire to some classic reruns that are remastered and reissued, it's a fun night of music tonight on K-Jazz.