Carol Handley
Director of Music ProgrammingCarol Handley joined KNKX in 2018 as Director of Music Programming for KNKX and Jazz24. Previously, she has held positions including general manager, program director, music director and on-air host at several stations in the Northwest presenting traditional, progressive and contemporary styles of jazz and roots music. In the early part of her broadcasting career she was a host at the station formerly known as KPLU.
Carol is a Northwest native who has led teams of on-air hosts in creating unique radio programming and live events since the '80s. For 13 years, she produced a two-day festival for 10,000 music fans annually.
Carol’s favorite part of being a broadcaster is working with staff to create unique listener experiences on-air and in live settings to support the music and the artists who make it.
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The artist, best known as a saxophonist, passed away at 95 years old on Sunday, March 3. His career was large and varied, taking him around the world while also leaving a lasting influence on Seattle's jazz scene. -
This Sunday, we are excited to launch a new show, inspired by the foundation that Ken Wiley built with Art of Jazz. Tune in Sunday at 3 p.m. for Tree of Jazz with Justus Sanchez. -
João Donato was part of an influential group of Rio de Janeiro musicians in the '50s that developed the sound of bossa nova. He died at age 88. -
An important figure in the free jazz movement, pianist and composer Carla Bley passed away this year at 87. -
Singer and guitarist Kim Archer performs soul, funk and blues while also creating opportunities for others to perform through regional events and festivals. -
Called "Mr. Tacoma" by one fellow musician, Tracy Knoop is well-known as a saxophonist and educator, influencing the region's sound. -
Since moving to Tacoma almost two decades ago, bassist Osama Afifi has immersed himself in the region's music scene, finding mentors at every gig. -
Saxophonist Cliff Colón's musical journey began in Tacoma. The Jazz Overhaul band leader reflects on growing up and finding his niche in the Grit City's music scene. -
KNKX celebrates legendary broadcaster, jazz ambassador and live recording archivist Jim Wilke as he retires from hosting Jazz Northwest and a six-decade long broadcast career. -
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.
