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Since 2005, KNKX's School of Jazz has provided mentorship, learning and performance opportunities to Western Washington middle school, high school and college jazz students. A cornerstone of the station's signature community outreach program, it has directly impacted thousands of jazz students, band directors and professional musicians. School of Jazz is sponsored by BECU.

School of Jazz: Austin Schneider serves as guest DJ

COURTESY AUSTIN SCHNEIDER

Tenor saxophonist Austin Schneider from Lynnwood High School will virtually join Abe Beeson as guest DJ tonight (Feb. 4) on Evening Jazz at 7 p.m. He is a senior and in the school's jazz band program. Listen to the show and read their Q&A. 

Which instrument do you play and why?
I play the Tenor Saxophone because it is the only instrument that I've played that I
actually enjoy practicing.

What’s your all-time favorite jazz piece?
This is something that changes all the time but at the moment it is "Jump Monk" by the
Mingus Big Band. It has one of the coolest piano solos ever. I also like how energetic
this song is.

Who is your jazz hero?
Probably Charles Mingus. All of his songs have so much going on and it all comes
together really well.

Why jazz?
I like jazz because it's fun. Both to listen to and play.

AUSTIN SCHNEIDER'S PLAYLIST

"Jump Monk" Mingus Big Band (Gunslining Birds)

"High Noon" Chris Potter (Gratitude)

"Oleo" Dave Grusin & GRP All-Star Big Band (Live in Japan 1993)

"Strasbourg / St. Denis" Roy Hargrove (Earfood)

"The Girl from Ipanema" Stan Getz / Joao & Astrud Gilberto (Getz/Gilberto)

"In a Dentimental Mood" Steps Ahead (Magnetic)

"Track C-Group Dancers" Charles Mingus (Black Saint & The Sinner Lady)