Music

The latest features and stories about jazz and blues. Also featuring episodes of Studio Sessions and other music samplings from jazz artists in the northwest and around the world.

Parker Miles Blohm

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KNKX

Polyrhythmics pursue musical evolution from within the groove

Abe Beeson

As Seattle's Polyrhythmics get set to release their new album Life from Below in September, they celebrated early with a set in the KNKX studios.
Brian Chu Photography

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SKSCA

Monthly vocal jazz series comes to historic Seattle hotel

Alexa Peters

Until December, Seattle-Kobe Sister City Association presents a jazz series at the storied Panama Hotel in Seattle's Japantown-Nihonmachi district.
Parker Miles Blohm

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KNKX Public Radio

Seattle-raised saxophonist Roxy Coss levels the jazz playing field

Abe Beeson

During a 2019 visit to KNKX, Seattle-raised saxophonist Roxy Coss spoke about the impact of her musical upbringing and her efforts to improve gender diversity in jazz.
Parker Miles Blohm

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KNKX

Bluesman Sugaray Rayford boogies down in the KNKX studios

John Kessler

Bluesman Sugaray Rayford sings the blues in the KNKX studios ahead of concerts in Washington State this summer.
Frans Schellekens/Redferns

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Getty Images

Eddie Palmieri, a trailblazer in Latin music, has died at age 88

Luis Trelles

The bandleader and pianist was one of the leading Latin musicians of his generation. He won multiple Grammys and was recognized as an NEA Jazz Master.
Discover the delightful spirit of Seattle band Day Soul Exquisite

Terae Stefon

The six-piece group previewed new music, and their unique blend of bossa nova, neo-soul, jazz and more, in a KNKX Studio Session performance.
Parker Miles Blohm

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KNKX

Martin Taylor reflects on early work with Stephane Grappelli

Abe Beeson

Renowned jazz guitarist Martin Taylor reflects on his unique musical upbringing and early work with pioneering fiddler Stephane Grappelli.
Robert Bertoia

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Getty Images

Chuck Mangione, whose jazz horn warmed up the pop charts, has died

Jeff Lunden

With his beard, long hair and brown felt fedora, the jazz flugelhorn player and composer cut an unforgettable figure in American culture.
Ben Frey-Booth

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Cocoa Legato

Cocoa Legato combines two popular pleasures—chocolate and live music

Alexa Peters

The brainchild of Aaron Lindstrom, the new business in North Seattle pairs small batch, bean to bar chocolate with local music, including jazz.
Jim Levitt

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Centrum Foundation

First Jazz Port Townsend with new Artistic Director Dawn Clement

Alexa Peters

For 46 years, the Jazz Port Townsend workshop and festival has been a winning recipe. This summer, pianist and educator Dawn Clement takes over as artistic director.
Parker Miles Blohm

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KNKX

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet honor their father's jazz activism

Abe Beeson

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, co-led by sons of jazz legend Dave Brubeck, explore how their father's music is tied to his sense of social justice and solidarity.
Single artwork by Dax Edword

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Terror/Cactus

Electronics, cumbia rhythms, and jazz elements from Seattle's Terror/Cactus

Abe Beeson

Martín Selasco's electro-cumbia project Terror/Cactus welcomes jazz reed player Kate Olson on new single.