Music

This year's winner is a songwriter from Boston, Mass., whose winning song is an ode to feeling like she doesn't fit neatly into any one box.

KNKX's Robin Lloyd speaks with singer and saxophonist Curtis Stigers about his new album, return to Seattle's Jazz Alley, performances from his kitchen and what his dogs think about show business.

Brazilian jazz-fusion icon Flora Purim released her latest, "If You Will" on May 6. The Spanish Harlem Orchestra's "Imágenes Latinas" drops on May 20, and so does the re-issue of Brazilian musical wizard Hermeto Pascoal's 1970 debut as a bandleader.

Four years after forming, Serena Albero, Dylan Hayes and Xavier LeCouturier make their live debut as Vela the Band at the Royal Room on May 25, with two more Seattle shows to follow.

Iconic jazz musician Herbie Hancock to be honored with the George Peabody Medal and speak at the Peabody Conservatory commencement ceremony in Baltimore on May 25 at Johns Hopkins University.

A film intended to document the rich musical culture of Memphis and the Mississippi Delta became a movement. "Take Me to the River- A Movement of Social Consciousness" dives deep into the many roots and branches of New Orleans music.

Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart first performed together in 1989, and first recorded together in 1991. Their new album dives deeper into their unique chemistry.

Recent releases by Ben Thomas, Rich Pellegrin and Kelly Eisenhour will be featured on today on Jazz Northwest.

KNKX "All Blues" host John Kessler caught up with Christone “Kingfish” Ingram while the young guitarist was on the road to his next gig.

Brooklyn modern jazz trio Moon Hooch celebrate their new continuous play album "2021: A Hooch Odyssey" at Seattle's Nectar Lounge on May 7 and 8.

An all-star ensemble from Mt. Si High School, with mentor Michael Glynn on bass, performed a KNKX School of Jazz session at Boxley's in North Bend.

Alto-saxophonist Nate Wray from Mount Si High School in Snoqualmie will join Abe Beeson as guest DJ during Evening Jazz at 7 p.m. He is in the school band and they are going to compete in the Essentially Ellington Competition in New York this weekend. Get to know him in this Q&A, and check out their playlist.

Studio Sessions from KNKX feature some of the best jazz and blues musicians performing in the KNKX studios in downtown Seattle, WA. Featuring artists such as Arturo Sandoval, Gregory Porter, Christian McBride and more!

Music by the best resident musicians from Seattle, Portland and Vancouver are featured, and the program also includes news about the best places to go for live jazz in the region. In addition, Jim Wilke goes on location to concerts, clubs and jazz festivals to record performances by resident and visiting artists for playback on Jazz Northwest. These one-of-a-kind recordings are available nowhere else!