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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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4:22

The collaborative soul of pianist-composer Billy Childs

Studio Session Shorts ·

2026/04/07

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

4:01

Singer Jazzmeia Horn transcribes her soul through song

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2026/03/31

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

4:12

Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin turns tragedy into...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2026/03/24

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

4:01

Saxophonist Jessica Lurie runs on relentless eclecticism

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2026/03/17

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

4:01

Jazz piano phenom Jahari Stampley is playing by his...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2026/03/03

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.

4:01

Pianist Spike Wilner's search for the jazz 'feeling'

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2026/02/24

From ragtime roots to modern free jazz explorations, Spike Wilner's musical journey blossomed from mentorship and the permission to express his authentic musical self.

4:01

The Krasno/Moore Project celebrates women musicians

Studio Session Shorts ·

2026/02/17

Guitarist Eric Krasno, drummer Stephen Moore, and organist Eric Finland celebrate women musicians across generations and musical genres on soulful record, 'Book of Queens.'

5:14

From Rome to the PNW, pianist Francesco Crosara...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2026/02/10

The Italian-born pianist, now living on Washington's Kitsap Peninsula, has found his musical home in the Pacific Northwest, where's he retired to focus on music-making.

4:11

Violinist Regina Carter finds deep connections in...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2026/02/03

In the KNKX studios in 2014, Carter explored her family heritage, uncovered early American field recordings, and highlighted how ancestry to shapes our lives today.

4:20

Where jazz meets pop, guitarist and vocalist John...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2026/01/27

John Pizzarelli, skilled guitarist and vocalist, has collaborated with pop icons like James Taylor, blending timeless jazz standards and modern popular song.

4:07

Trumpeter Terell Stafford rewrote the rules on his...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2026/01/20

A rebellious decision to ditch music school and tour with a saxophone legend was the catalyst for trumpeter Terell Stafford's illustrious career in jazz.

4:06

Harpist Brandee Younger tributes jazz trailblazer...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2026/01/13

Leading harpist in jazz today, Brandee Younger, is carrying on trailblazer Dorothy Ashby's legacy as she ushers the tradition of jazz harp forward.

4:05

Trumpeter Roy Hargrove's special Seattle connection

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2026/01/06

During two visits to the KNKX studios, the late Roy Hargrove shared his influences, a humbling bandstand moment, and an uncanny relationship he had with a Seattle piano.

4:01

For 50 years, The Headhunters have crafted a...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/12/16

Formed in 1973, The Headhunters have been jazz fusion pioneers for more than fifty years, blending improvisation with funk, rock, and world music sounds.

4:05

Clarinetist Anat Cohen's love affair with Brazilian...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/12/09

Jazz clarinetist Anat Cohen highlights her passion for choro, an emotive musical form that combines the musical traditions of indigenous Africans and Western Europeans living in Brazil.

4:05

Pianist Larry Fuller proves you should never judge a...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/12/02

Despite a comical mishap surrounding the Japanese release of his debut record, Larry Fuller has had a noteworthy jazz career as a sideman and trio leader.

4:05

From television to jazz clubs, saxophonist Grace...

Studio Session Shorts ·

2025/11/25

In her mid 20s, saxophonist Grace Kelly landed the opportunity of a lifetime: To play in the live studio band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

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.

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