Jazz

Talented musicians ages 16-19 from across the country have an opportunity to train with an all-star faculty of renowned musicians, perform on the famed Carnegie Hall stage and travel to some of the greatest concert halls in the United States.

In repertory through Nov. 27, Alexandria J. Henderson portrays Billie Holiday with style and humor.

The beloved trumpeter, composer, educator and punster Jim Knapp died Nov. 13 after a long illness.

Pianist and composer Horace Silver composed dozens of tunes popularized by his own groups on more than 40 albums over six decades. Many of his compositions have become jazz standards, and Michael Brockman assembled a concert program of "pieces of Silver" which have been arranged for big band.

The Jazz Foundation of America's important work includes emergency assistance, work opportunities and community engagement for jazz and blues musicians. Proceeds from the "Relief" recording will support JFA programs.

The Latin Grammy Awards show is Thursday, Nov. 18, and while we don't know all of the winners yet, we do know that the father-and-daughter drumming duo will get a Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Pacific Northwest's favorite Latin/Mediterranean/guitar extravaganza band The Rumba Kings have been busy during the COVID-19 lockdown. They've spent months improving and expanding their live show, and you can see it at the Triple Door Nov. 19 and 20.

Harp player Brandee Younger expands her modern jazz sound on the new album "Somewhere Different."

You've been hearing selections from Dan Wilson's "Vessels of Wood and Earth" on KNKX's Midday and Evening Jazz. Find out more about this understated and inventive guitarist.

Robin Lloyd spoke with Eliane Elias about her new album of duets, "Mirror, Mirror," the pandemic and her shoe collection.