Justus Sanchez
Host of The Lounge
Tune in to KNKX at 9 p.m. every night of the week for fresh sounds exploring the boundaries of jazz and blues.
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Three different shows to explore
Monday through Thursday, drop into The Lounge for modern sounds and the artists who inspire them. Jazz never stops evolving and we take you to its edges with new combinations of instruments and genre-bending compositions.
Drop into The Lounge
Listen Now →On Fridays, take in The New Cool — 21st century jazz inspired and informed by the sounds of today: hip-hop, funk, electronic music and punk rock — the future of jazz has arrived.
Discover Nu Blues
Listen Now →Weekend nights it's Nu Blues, featuring the musicians who are making new blues history. Blues is on the move and we’re keeping up with the new pulse from brash rock influences to psychedelic bluestronica, and trance blues styles.
Check out The New Cool
Listen Now →Meet your hosts
Abe Beeson
Host of The New Cool
John Kessler
Host of Nu Blues
About KNKX
KNKX is an ambassador for jazz and blues, and a vital source of high-quality NPR and Northwest news. Our programming staff is committed to bringing you the best in jazz and blues, and expanding the audience for this vital art form.
We are an independent public radio station, with studios in Seattle and Tacoma, funded by a loyal community of listeners who value the station’s services. KNKX stands for "Connects," which reflects our commitment to inspire, educate and entertain across Western Washington.