Nick Morrison
Production ManagerNick began working at KNKX as a program host in the late 1980’s and, with the exception of a relatively brief hiatus, has been with the station ever since. Along with his work as a Midday Jazz host, Nick worked for several years as KNKX’s Music Director. He is now the station’s Production Manager and also serves as a fill-in host on KNKX’s jazz and blues programs.
Among his many memorable KNKX moments, Nick vividly recalls his pleasure and amazement when jazz guitarist, Larry Coryell, visited the studios during his program and performed a solo, acoustic guitar version of George Gershwin’s ‘Rhapsody In Blue.’ It still stands as one of the most wonderful live music performances he’s ever seen.
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A fixture of the Chicago blues scene, guitarist Earl Hooker's life and career ended too early. His recorded performances as a side-man for Muddy Waters and Junior Wells, endure. -
Jon Cleary's band brought their New Orleans blues and funk to the KNKX Studio X. -
The link between R&B singer "Little Willie" John, who most famously was the first person to record the song "Fever," and the Pacific Northwest is a tragic one. But in his short life, he gave us songs that will outlive us all. -
On what would have been Otis Redding’s 82nd birthday, KNKX's Nick Morrison recalls one Sunday morning in a closed bar in Eastern Washington when he heard a song that floored him. -
Born Aug. 22, 1917, blues singer/guitarist John Lee Hooker took a ‘B’ chord and ran with it, riffing his way through a career that spanned more than 50 years. Hooker not only influenced a generation of rock and blues musicians, he recorded with them. -
Born August 12, 1920, Percy Mayfield was one of America's most popular rhythm and blues singers in the early 1950s. Here are three songs, and their contemporary covers, to remember the singer/songwriter on his birthday. -
It's the end of a summer day, and it's time to seek a little relief. All you need now is some music to help you chill out. Well, here it is: the sound of the cool at the end of the day. -
Currently on tour, guitarist Robert Cray celebrated his 70th birthday this week. KNKX's Nick Morrison charts how Cray crossed over from traditional to contemporary blues, and hasn't stopped yet. -
Blues guitarist and singer Buddy Guy was born on July 30, 1936. At age 87, he’s still touring and recording. Happy birthday to the reigning Blues Man! -
Bassist Buster Williams has been a distinct voice in jazz since the 1960’s and he’s still a force today. KNKX’s Nick Morrison tells us more.
