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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.

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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.

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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.

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Meet your hosts

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Justus Sanchez

Host of The Lounge

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Abe Beeson

Host of The New Cool

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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.