Years ago, Kassa Overall was, separately, a rising jazz drummer and a hip-hop producer. Once he began merging these worlds, he found his true voice.

Seattle based Indigenous jazz fusion group Khu.éex' shares their unique modern grooves, deeply connected to centuries old tribal traditions, in song and conversation.

A septet of mostly graduating seniors from Bainbridge High School’s jazz band play with confidence and passion in this KNKX studio session performance.

Jacqueline Tabor and Marina Albero bond over the music of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone in the KNKX studios.

Barrett Martin grew up on jazz but also made his mark on the '90s grunge scene. His travels further influenced his music, but he still calls Olympia home.

Luna Waller, vibraphone player and more at Snohomish High School, shares her favorite jazz with KNKX listeners.

Based in Port Townsend, Washington, soul singer Grace Love talks about going against the grain, and how our personal and professional lives inevitably connect.

Bria Skonberg, who also plays trumpet, talks about returning to New Orleans, playing with drummer Herlin Reiley, and being a "band camper" for life.

The superbly alert and flexible drummer formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years. He was 82.

Earshot Jazz, Seattle JazzED, and South Hudson Music Project are among the hundreds of cultural organizations impacted by the cancellation of previously awarded federal grants.

Longtime Northwest singer Greta Matassa's love of singing led to an unconventional upbringing that boosts her good-humored sensibilities.

Globally inspired Seattle jazz trio Duende Libre honors their heroes and celebrates a new album in this KNKX Studio Session performance.