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Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra has begun screening candidates for their new artistic director. Until April 2026, the finalists will make their pitch as guest conductors.
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Freddy Monares/KNKXKatie Wilson has earned 48.8% of votes, compared to Harrell’s 50.7% in election results updated Friday. The race remains too close to call. -
Bellamy Pailthorp/KNKXGirmay Zahilay, chair of the King County Council, had 53.2% of the vote as of Friday afternoon after a tight race against fellow councilmember Claudia Balducci.
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Abe Beeson/KNKXNovember's KNKX School of Jazz guest DJs are Luca Morales and Emmet Bell, recent Everett High School graduates. -
Performing his signature blend of R&B, jazz, and rock, Bilal made a quick stop at KNKX for a spiritual and heartfelt studio session.
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Parker Miles Blohm/KNKXBrazilian pianist Jovino Santos Neto remembers his 1995 Seattle concert with a session in the KNKX Seattle studios. -
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