Studio Session Shorts

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Stories and insights from leading jazz and blues artists interviewed during KNKX Studio Sessions.

  1. HÁ 2 DIAS

    Saxophonist Vincent Herring merges pop with jazz classics

    Alto saxophonist Vincent Herring heard jazz growing up, but he was more into pop music. With his Something Else! band, he blends the two styles into something fresh.

    4 min

  2. 21 DE ABR.

    Jun Iida's big switch from engineering to full-time jazz trumpeter

    From St. Louis to Seattle, trumpeter Jun Iida follows in his koto-playing mother's footsteps, and turns a career change into a cross‑cultural musical journey.

    4 min

  3. 14 DE ABR.

    The perpetual evolution of The Bad Plus

    Since welcoming pianist Orrin Evans to the group, The Bad Plus has embarked on an exciting musical journey that will come full circle during their farewell tour next year.

    4 min

  4. 7 DE ABR.

    The collaborative soul of pianist-composer Billy Childs

    Grammy-winning composer and pianist Billy Childs draws inspiration from mentorship, and the 'alternate universes' various collaborations lend his projects.

    4 min

  5. 31 DE MAR.

    Singer Jazzmeia Horn transcribes her soul through song

    With a name that serendipitously matches her career, vocalist Jazzmeia Horn feels she's living out her destiny, weaving together melody and emotion onstage.

    4 min

  6. 24 DE MAR.

    Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin turns tragedy into triumph on 'Phoenix'

    After a near-fatal car accident, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin channeled her recovery into creating the Grammy-nominated album Phoenix, a testament to her resilience.

    4 min

  7. 17 DE MAR.

    Saxophonist Jessica Lurie runs on relentless eclecticism

    Brought up in Seattle's grunge scene, multi-instrumentalist Jessica Lurie makes music that reflects boundless curiosity and a love for diverse musical traditions.

    4 min

  8. 3 DE MAR.

    Jazz piano phenom Jahari Stampley is playing by his own rules

    Since winning the prestigious Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz competition in 2024, Chicago-born pianist Jahari Stampley continues to evolve as a pianist, composer and video game designer.

    4 min
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Stories and insights from leading jazz and blues artists interviewed during KNKX Studio Sessions.

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  • Criado por
    KNKX Public Radio
  • Anos de atividade
    2025 - 2026
  • Episódios
    42
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © Pacific Public Media 2026
  • Site do podcast
    Studio Session Shorts