Blues

A guitar virtuoso who pushed the boundaries of blues, jazz and rock ‘n’ roll, Jeff Beck has died. He was 78.

Conventional music education often lacks the cultural references that can help students connect to their roots. Programs at Seattle-based The Rhapsody Project are designed to strengthen those community connections.

Jerry Lee Lewis was known as rock and roll’s first great wild man. But his contradictory life was full of success and scandal. John Kessler remembers "The Killer."

Although not as well-known as Buddy Guy or Otis Rush, brothers Syl and Jimmy Johnson both carved out separate and successful careers in the bustling Chicago blues scene of the 1960s and 70s.

KNKX All Blues host John Kessler is always on the lookout for songs that will stop you in your tracks and make you listen—or dance, or cry. A multitude of great releases in 2022 made it difficult to narrow down to the "top ten." This year’s list is full of beloved veterans and promising newcomers.

The 2023 Grammy nominees were announced on Tuesday. KNKX highlights jazz, blues, Latin and other artists among the nominees.

Shemekia Copeland possesses one of the most recognizable voices in modern blues. In an interview with KNKX All Blues host John Kessler she talks about using that voice to speak out on social issues.

In an interview with KNKX, Monophonics band leader Kelly Finnigan talks about the retro-psychedelic soul group's new album, Sage Motel.

KNKX All Blues host John Kessler reviews "Hard to Kill," the latest album by singer-songwriter Janiva Magness.

Trombonist Fred Wesley performs at Jazz Alley in August and the audience should expect "a little bit of this, and a little bit of that." In an interview with KNKX Jazz Reporter Robin Lloyd, the jazz and funk veteran says that more than 50 years after joining James Brown's band he doesn't seem himself ever getting tired or bored of the music.