KJZZ's Michele Robins interviews Wayne Messmer, a Chicago jazz vocalist known in the sports world for his rendition of the National Anthem. Messmer discusses his new album, "So Lucky to be Loving You," recorded with pianist Judy Roberts.

It's a fun night of new releases featuring vibraphonist Mark Sherman's "L.A. Sessions," with pianist Bill Cunliffe on the Hammond B-3. Also vocalist Marianne Solivan, a 2010 Jazzmobile Vocal Competition finalist, makes her recording debut with the cream of the crop of New York's jazz musicians: trumpeter Jeremy Pelt, guitarist Peter Bernsetin and bassist Christian McBride. Drummer Peppe Merolla's latest will have you dreaming of the blue waters of the Mediterranean. Jazz awakes at 8 on KJZZ.

Wes Montgomery learned to play guitar by ear, listening to Charlie Christian records, and discovered his unique sound when he used his thumb instead of a guitar pick. He toured with Lionel Hampton and recorded with his brothers, Monk and Buddy. Cannonball Adderley helped Wes get his big break on Riverside Records in 1959. At the height of his popularity, when he was only 45, he died of a heart attack. Tonight learn more about this smokin' guitar legend and hear new unreleased tracks from recently discovered lost tapes.

Also, tune in during the 8 o'clock hour  for an interview with Wayne Messmer, National Anthem singer for the Chicago Cubs and a popular jazz host and vocalist. He'll talk about the Cubs and his upcoming Wednight night Jazz in AZ concert with Judy Roberts, Greg Fishman and Neal Seroka at ASU Kerr Center. Jazz awakes at 8 on KJZZ.

Hard bop trumpeter Bobby Shew has that rare ability of being able to play lead in big bands and star as a soloist in combos. He rose to fame playing in the Tommy Dorsey, Woody Herman and Buddy Rich Big Bands. Shew settled in LA after working for a long stretch in Las Vegas show bands. An important jazz educator who ironically was mostly self taught, he has still found time to play with the Toshiko Akiyoshi-Lew Tabackin big band. Find out more about Bobby Shew tonight on the 9 oclock special. Jazz awakes at 8 Monday through Friday on KJZZ.

There's many stories as to how tenor saxman Eddie "Lockjaw" Davis got his nickname but one thing critics and fans agreed on is that he could "blow his way out of any problem." Lockjaw was a pioneer of the organ/tenor format and made his first impact on the jazz world during his stint with Count Basie. He could play like he was on fire with an agressive, big-toned, bluesy sound, and held his own in saxophone battles with other tenor titans including Johnny Griffin. Yet he was also able to bring great sensitivity and lyrical beauty to any ballad. Find out more about Eddie "Lockjaw Davis" tonight! Jazz awakes at 8 every Monday through Friday on KJZZ.