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9 O'clock Jazz Special for 5/22

Trumpeter Wallace Roney studied with Clark Terry and Dizzy Gillespie, and finally with his idol Miles Davis, who taught him as much about life as he did about music. Hear the sound and artistry of composer, trumpeter and living jazz legend, Wallace Roney tonight on the 9 O'clock Special.

9 O'clock Special for 5/21

Fats Waller was an entertainer, composer and brilliant pianist. Waller was one of the most popular performers of his era, finding critical and commercial success in the US and in Europe. He was a prolific songwriter and many of his songs like Honeysuckle Rose, Squeeze Me, and Ain't Misbehavin' have become jazz standards. Celebrate Fats Waller's birthday Monday night on the 9 O'clock Special and enjoy the music of this great American composer played by Diana Krall, Miles Davis and Red Garland.

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.

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.