It's Thursday night and you'll hear what's new on the jazz rack.  Saxaphonist Houston Person works with his long time friend Warren Vache and hot young artist Howard Alden on his new release So Nice,   Guitarist Pat Martino's new CD was recorded live at Blues Alley with Tony Monoco on the organ. There's a release of The Dave Brubeck Quartet from their last tour in 1967 and a new CD from soulful singer Carmen Lundy.  Listen tonight and enjoy the great new music tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

This week there are some fine new jazz releases to enjoy.  Pianist Cedar Walton has something for you called "the Bouncer", and New Orleans Sax player Donald "The Duck" Harrison has a pared down new CD with just sax, bass and drums.  Join Blaise Lantana tonight and hear singer Giacomo Gates new CD featuring the poetry of Gil Scott  Heron. It's a fun variety of new jazz tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

Trumpeter Rick Braun sings with strings; Brian Hemstock, who sings for the

It's Thursday and time for the latest jazz releases.  Flutist Dave Valentine has a new CD with Bill O'Connell that combines the best of Latin jazz and bebop, and pianist Hilario Duran is with saxaphonist, flutist Jane Bunnett on their latest.