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Studio Session Shorts

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

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4:27

Delvon Lamarr's surprising start on the organ

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/11/18

Delvon Lamarr, leader of the Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio, started out as the drummer for Seattle organist Joe Doria. One night, he decided to try Doria's organ. It opened up a whole new world.

4:29

How a viral ukulele video launched Jake Shimabukuro's...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/11/11

Hawaiian ukulele virtuoso Jake Shimabukuro strummed his way to international fame when a 2006 viral video catapulted him into the spotlight.

4:25

How the legends of jazz shaped pianist Emmet Cohen's...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/11/04

By passionately studying and preserving the legacy of jazz masters, pianist Emmet Cohen has honed his reverent, yet distinctive, musical voice.

4:24

After four decades, Yellowjackets still keep the...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/10/28

From backup band to critically acclaimed quartet, Yellowjackets have been a vibrant force in contemporary jazz since the late '70s.

4:57

Vocalist Madeleine Peyroux's rise from busking to...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/10/21

With a voice reminiscent of Billie Holiday and a string of successful albums, Madeleine Peyroux is an international sensation—who got her start on the streets of Paris.

4:16

The making of Lee Ritenour and Dave Grusin's close,...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/10/14

The duo chatted about their friendship, close musical collaboration, and first meeting at a party at Sergio Mendez's house during a 2015 KNKX studios appearance.

4:06

Pianist Helen Sung recalls her switch from classical...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/10/07

If it weren't for a chance concert invitation in the early '90s, in-demand jazz pianist Helen Sung wouldn't be where she is today.

4:04

Jazz fusion great Billy Cobham talks composition and...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/09/30

Billy Cobham stumbled onto fame after releasing his debut in 1973. In 2022, the drummer explored the watershed moment and his illustrious career in the KNKX studios.

4:16

A glimpse into the alchemy of the Christian McBride Trio

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/09/23

Bassist and Jazz Night in America host Christian McBride shared the origins, and collaborative creative process, behind his celebrated trio during a 2015 visit to KNKX.

4:13

How GoGo Penguin harnesses electronica and improvisation

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/09/16

Whether you call them jazz or electronica or a mix of genres, GoGo Penguin's music is unmistakable.

4:26

Seattle-raised saxophonist Roxy Coss levels the jazz...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/08/13

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.

4:37

Martin Taylor reflects on early work with Stephane...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/07/29

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

4:50

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet honor their father's...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/07/15

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.

4:45

The Rumba Kings revisit their instant chemistry

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/07/08

George Stevens and Johnny Bacolas, founders of The Rumba Kings, revisit their musical roots and a chance meeting in 2015, which led to a decade-long musical collaboration.

4:16

Acoustic pianist Bill Anschell enjoys exploring...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/07/01

Pianist and composer Bill Anschell, a very well-liked Seattle musician with more than a dozen acoustic albums, shares his love of electronics.

4:03

How Seattle musician Kassa Overall once led a double...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/06/24

Years ago, Kassa Overall was, separately, a rising jazz drummer and a hip-hop producer. Once he began merging these worlds, he found his true voice.

4:44

Indigenous band Khu.éex' shares powerful music for...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/06/21

Seattle based Indigenous jazz fusion group Khu.éex' shares their unique modern grooves, deeply connected to centuries old tribal traditions, in song and conversation.

4:40

Drummer Barrett Martin's globetrotting musical...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/06/10

Barrett Martin grew up on jazz but also made his mark on the '90s grunge scene. His travels further influenced his music, but he still calls Olympia home.

4:42

Singer Grace Love's vulnerability makes her band feel...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/06/03

Based in Port Townsend, Washington, soul singer Grace Love talks about going against the grain, and how our personal and professional lives inevitably connect.

4:43

Canadian vocalist Bria Skonberg builds a new jazz...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/05/30

Bria Skonberg, who also plays trumpet, talks about returning to New Orleans, playing with drummer Herlin Reiley, and being a "band camper" for life.

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