Carol Handley

Dave Grusin is known to some as a gifted pianist and keyboard player, to others as one of the most talented and prolific composers of film and TV scores. To many, he's a champion of musical talent no matter the genre.

From playing piano to composing and arranging, Bob James couldn't anticipate that his highly harmonic playing and early recordings would become the most sampled music ever.

Herbie Hancock has never stood still musically and fully embraces the traditions of jazz, while always open to exploring new possibilities inside and outside of it.

Seattle bassist Chuck Deardorf died this year due to complications from COVID-19. He was a familiar sight in the region's clubs, smiling and propelling the music forward while anchoring it all with impeccable time. Carol Handley remembers this beloved musician.

Charnett Moffett was a renowned bassist who came from a musical family, and carved out a successful solo career at a young age. Carol Handley recalls this extraordinary talent.

Originally installed in 1976 and stolen in 2020, the bronze Memorial Gates were designed by Northwest cultural icon George Tsutakawa for the Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle. Refabricated by his son and artist Gerard Tsutakawa, a celebration for the gates reinstallation will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 14, and include jazz and Japanese musical instruments.

Drawing on soul jazz from the '60s and '70s, DJs in the London club scene began to remix and revive classic tracks, creating the compilation sound of acid jazz.

A project of Jazz Appreciation Month, the KNKX and Jazz24 music teams are walking through the history, the decades and the innovators of jazz. Despite a severe injury, Romani jazz guitarist Django Reinhardt defined the "Jazz Manouche" or "gypsy jazz" sound.

100 jazz artists will be featured for Black History Month. They are the groundbreakers and inspired innovators who have transcended the genre to become jazz icons.

Pat Martino came back after a mid-career, life-altering experience to regain a new perspective and approach to playing the guitar. Carol Handley revisits his stellar career.