Saxophonists 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.

After 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.

This Jazz Appreciation Month, celebrate the centennial birthdays of six diverse jazz talents from 1926, including a pioneering trombonist and a session guitar legend.

Since welcoming pianist Orrin Evans to the group, The Bad Plus has embarked on an exciting musical journey that will come full circle during their farewell tour next year.

The Curtis High School jazz band play with mentor Bren Plummer in this KNKX School of Jazz studio session.

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.