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Justus Sanchez/KNKXSaxophonists Lou Donaldson and organist Jack McDuff, both born in 1926, championed memorable melodies and grooves rooted in the blues, and eventually became part of the fabric of a hip hop. -
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Samantha J PhotographyAfter years spent as the go-to guy for a cross-pollinating L.A. music scene, the multi-hyphenate follows his spiritual mission inward for the sprawling series Love Is Louder Than The Algorithms.
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Grammy-winning composer and pianist Billy Childs draws inspiration from mentorship, and the 'alternate universes' various collaborations lend his projects. -
As the world marks what would have been Miles Davis' 100th birthday, NW jazz artists share how Davis' sparse and intentional musical approach shaped their own careers. -
A popular jazz festival and program are at risk as Bellevue College considers closing 12 academic departments, including the music department, amidst budget constraints. -
A senior trombone player with the jazz band at Mount Si High School in North Bend, Eddie Hefti shares an hour of his favorite jazz. -
With a name that serendipitously matches her career, vocalist Jazzmeia Horn feels she's living out her destiny, weaving together melody and emotion onstage. -
As Stephan Blanford takes the helm at Earshot Jazz, he brings a deep reverence for jazz and years of nonprofit experience to reimagine the local arts organization. -
After a near-fatal car accident, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin channeled her recovery into creating the Grammy-nominated album Phoenix, a testament to her resilience. -
The recordings, compositions and stories of Bown are limited. But they reveal a woman who, at the piano bench, swung with command, expression, and skill. -
As a pioneering voice in Seattle jazz, saxophonist Tobi Stone has carved out their niche, blending jazz with eclectic influences from Klezmer to Eastern European folk. -
Brought up in Seattle's grunge scene, multi-instrumentalist Jessica Lurie makes music that reflects boundless curiosity and a love for diverse musical traditions.
