Studio Session Shorts
Stories and insights from leading jazz and blues artists interviewed during KNKX Studio Sessions.
Latest Episodes
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Drummer and founder of funk band Galactic Stanton Moore discusses his creative process and the vibrant influence of his hometown’s musical landscape.
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Grammy icon Arturo Sandoval discusses his album 'Rhythm and Soul', his duty to defend American jazz, and scoring films for Clint Eastwood.
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Jazz guitarist John Scofield shares lessons he learned while playing with Miles Davis and how maturity has shaped his ballad playing.
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Inspired by his uncle's record collection, Jon Cleary moved from England to New Orleans at 18 and built a career as a celebrated pianist, vocalist, and songwriter.
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From prodigy to Grammy nominee, guitarist Julian Lage opens up about his daily writing routine, stripped-down philosophy, and taking risks with his band.
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As he makes his own way in jazz, trumpeter Jeremy Pelt mentors his young band and captures the stories of his musician peers in his book, Griot.
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Trumpeter Keyon Harrold compares his love for musical storytelling and unique combination of jazz and hip-hop to beloved media from his youth.
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Led by violinist Ranger Sciacca, Ranger and the Re-Arrangers are redefining European hot club jazz with an atypical lineup and nods to American jazz.
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Jazz pianist Christian Sands explores his growth from child prodigy to Grammy-nominated bandleader as well as his connection to the legacy of pianist Errol Garner.
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Rock and jazz drummer Barrett Martin traces his musical evolution from his family's player piano to grunge rock to jazz and global rhythms.