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9 O'clock New Release Jazz Special for 5/08/12

Tonight it's the latest new releases on KJZZ. Hear how well John Pizzarelli is singing these days! Hear the newest from Chicago guitar master Bobby Broom, and blues guitarist Duke Robillard slides over to the jazz side on his new CD. Guitars rule tonight on the new release special tonight at 9.

Claudio Roditi talks horns

(Tempe, AZ) - Brazilian trumpeter and flugelhorn player, Claudio Roditi talks to Blaise about the difference between the horns and how his records developed. Hear how love at first sight influenced his career. This interview is from April 2012.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 5/4

Bassist, composer and band leader, Ron Carter started his career as a classical cellist, but found his way to jazz. He has played on over 2500 albums and has done every style of jazz from bass solos to big bands. Hear Ron Carter with his friends Miles Davis, Herbie Hancock, and Horace silver tonight on the 9 Oclock special.

The Jazz Life of Marty Ashby [Interview Archives]

(Tempe, AZ) - Jazz guitarist, promoter, and producer Marty Ashby sat down with Blaise Lantana to discuss his jazz career. Hear the secrets he learned from the legends he brought to venues and events throughout his career. Marty Ashby also talks about his desire to leave listeners with something to remember. This interview is from 2010.

Tickling the Ivories with Renee Rosnes

(Tempe, AZ) - Jazz piano player, Renee Rosnes talks to KJZZ's Blaise Lantana about her career and home life. Hear how she started in the world of music and the downside to touring often. This interview is from 2012 and recorded on location at The Nash in downtown Phoenix.

9 O'clock Jazz Special for 5/1

Singer and pianist Shirley Horn is known for her smoky voice and deliberate delivery. Her unique piano and vocal style has insprired young singers like Diana Krall. Hear the artistry and beauty in the work of jazz master Shirley Horn tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.