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Performers and composer of the Pacific Northwest jazz scene

Origin Records

Jim Knapp, Ralph Towner, Milt Kleeb, Tom Keenlyside ... these are some of the great composers and performers who've contributed to the regional jazz scene. We'll feature these and others, past and present on this today's episode. Two singer-pianists, Dawn Clement and Diane Schuur will also be heard as well as Vancouver B.C. saxophonist Cory Weeds whose latest album features him with a string orchestra. The album was featured in the February issue of DownBeat magazine.

Jim has been a fixture on Seattle radio since 1961. He was the host of Jazz After Hours on Public Radio International from 1984-2014. Currently Jim has been producing Jazz Northwest for KNKX since 1988. This weekly program focuses on the regional jazz scene and frequently includes performances Jim records on location for Jazz Northwest.
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