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.

As the music licensing landscape evolves and venues face mounting economic pressures, a group of organizations that license live music presenters are drawing scrutiny.

The 2026 NEA Jazz Masters are singer Carmen Lundy, keyboardist Patrice Rushen, percussionist Airto Moreira, and broadcaster Rhonda Hamilton. They'll be honored with a concert in April.

KNKX's Jazz Host Justus Sanchez joined NPR Music's Stephen Thompson to chat about their favorite new albums out Friday, Nov. 21, on this episode of "New Music Friday."

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.

Senegalese bassist and singer Alune Wade celebrates his album "New African Orleans" with his septet in an exclusive KNKX studio session.

It's the perfect time of year to cozy up and dive into one of these 10 critically-acclaimed jazz documentaries.

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

Recorded after he signed with Blue Note Records, 'Unity' marks jazz organist Larry Young's distinctive shift toward modal jazz. The exploratory record went on to redefine jazz organ.

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.