KNKX's 10th Anniversary event celebration culminates on Saturday, December, 12 when we present a lively evening of words and music in the Great Hall at Town Hall Seattle.
We'll kick things off with our special guest, award-winning journalist and a host of NPR All Things Considered, Ailsa Chang in conversation with KNKX Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick. You'll hear about Ailsa's trajectory from litigator at a San Francisco law firm, to an internship in her 30's at member station KQED, to her full-fledged journalism career. Ailsa will also peel back the curtain on a day in the life of All Things Considered, including how the show is structured, maintaining authenticity and what it means to find your voice on the air, some of Ailsa's favorite interviews, and the role KNKX plays in bringing nuanced coverage to the Pacific Northwest. There will also be a short audience Q&A.
Next, our good friend, Northwest music luminary, jazz trumpeter, composer, and producer Thomas Marriott will bring his Special Quintet to the stage, featuring pianist and new Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra Artistic Director, Orrin Evans. The group also includes bassist Trevor Ford, tenor saxophonist Troy Roberts, and drummer George Fludas. Thomas is a force for jazz on the West Coast with 15 albums that have reached number one on the jazz radio airplay charts. He's won multiple awards, including being named a "Jazz Hero" by the Jazz Journalists Association in 2024, and one of Seattle's "Most Influential People" by Seattle Magazine in 2026. Thomas is the founder of Seattle Jazz Fellowship, a non-profit that champions local artists, mentorship, community, joy, and equity.
Event Details
KNKX celebrates 10 years with NPR's Ailsa Chang and the Thomas Marriot Quintet
Saturday, December 12, 2026 | 7:30pm | Doors at 6:30pm
Town Hall, Seattle
Entry deadline is Sunday, November 15, 2026.
