School Of Jazz

KNKX Public Radio
  • 5.0 (2)
  • MUSIC

Since 2005, KNKX's School of Jazz has provided mentorship, learning and performance opportunities to Western Washington middle school, high school and college jazz students. A cornerstone of the station's signature community outreach program, it has directly impacted thousands of jazz students, band directors and professional musicians.

  1. FEB 7

    Mt. Si High School jazz band brings confidence, polish to KNKX studios

    With guidance from saxophonist mentor Kandin Neri, student jazz musicians from Mount Si High School demonstrated how early exposure to jazz can pay off.

    28 min

  2. 12/12/2025

    Edmonds-Woodway High School musicians dazzle with trombonist mentor

    In this KNKX studio session, trombonist and educator Conner Eisenmenger joins an ensemble from Edmonds-Woodway High School, directed by Jake Bergevin.

    33 min

  3. 06/20/2025

    Bainbridge High jazz keeps the tempo up in the KNKX studios

    A septet of mostly graduating seniors from Bainbridge High School’s jazz band play with confidence and passion in this KNKX studio session performance.

    36 min

  4. 03/26/2025

    The Femme Ellington Project swings into the KNKX studios

    The Femme Ellington Project from Seattle JazzED helped KNKX celebrate Women's History Month with a swinging School of Jazz studio session.

    33 min

  5. 02/05/2025

    Bellarmine Prep quintet shows off their sense of swing at KNKX

    A jazz ensemble from Bellarmine Preparatory School, accompanied by mentor Cliff Colón, let it rip in the KNKX's Seattle studios.

    35 min

  6. 11/29/2024

    Mercer Island High School jazz all-stars join Jay Thomas in the KNKX studios

    Nine students from the Mercer Island High School Jazz Band, directed by David Bentley, perform in the KNKX studios with their School of Jazz mentor Jay Thomas.

    35 min

  7. 04/13/2024

    Roosevelt High School all-star quintet shows off their talents

    The Roosevelt High School jazz band, under the direction of Hannah Mowry, brought an all-star quintet to play a session at KNKX.

    29 min

  8. 03/08/2024

    Eckstein Middle School student band Hot Mess plays with style

    Featuring current students and recent grads of Seattle's Eckstein Middle School, all-fem combo Hot Mess brought infectious enthusiasm to a studio session honoring Women's History Month.

    37 min
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Since 2005, KNKX's School of Jazz has provided mentorship, learning and performance opportunities to Western Washington middle school, high school and college jazz students. A cornerstone of the station's signature community outreach program, it has directly impacted thousands of jazz students, band directors and professional musicians.

Information

  • Channel
    KNKX Public Radio
  • Creator
    KNKX Public Radio
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Pacific Public Media 2026
  • Show Website
    School Of Jazz

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