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Toronto's Heavyweights Brass Band directs traditional New Orleans funk toward the future on new album "Stir Crazy."

Trombonist, composer and arranger Greg Kramer offers a new solo release featuring Roxy Coss. Named for his new home in Edmonds, Wash., "93rd Pl W" builds on his experience in the Garfield High School jazz program, recording with hip hop star Macklemore and as a member of the horn-powered funk band the True Loves.

A talented young trumpeter from Cuba, Kalí Rodriguez-Peña, aims to redefine Cuban music. Influenced by the likes of Miles Davis and Freddie Hubbard, Rodriguez-Peña's music blends in elements of R&B and hip hop.

The Brazilian-born pianist shared his vast musical knowledge with students at Cornish College of the Arts for many years. When that came to an end, Jovino Santos Neto took to Zoom to reach students of all ages and backgrounds around the world.

Many modern jazz musicians featured at this month's Portland Jazz Festival will also play in Seattle.

In an interview with KNKX's Robin Lloyd, pianist, composer and arranger Josean Jacobo discusses discovering the music of his African-Dominican roots, and his album "Herencia Criolla." Listen for selections from the new album this week on "Jazz Caliente."