Another uncommon jazz instrument is the ukulele or the uke. This four-string lute descendant of Portuguese and Hawaiian origin has only a few proponents in jazz and none as innovative as Lyle Ritz.

Jazz is strange enough for some listeners. Dig a little deeper and it gets ever so bizarre. Some musicians take instruments from other traditions and make it their own. Some go for the big and bold.

Students at Fern Creek Elementary School received a special gift from a local jazz artist who is also a Jefferson County Public Schools teacher. Skip to content NOWCAST WLKY News at 5:00pm ...