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Where jazz meets pop, guitarist and vocalist John Pizzarelli thrives

John Pizzarelli, skilled guitarist and vocalist, has collaborated with pop icons like James Taylor, blending timeless jazz standards and modern popular song.

Violinist Regina Carter finds deep connections in traditional songs

In the KNKX studios in 2014, Carter explored her family heritage, uncovered early American field recordings, and highlighted how ancestry to shapes our lives today.

From Rome to the PNW, pianist Francesco Crosara strikes a chord

The Italian-born pianist, now living on Washington's Kitsap Peninsula, has found his musical home in the Pacific Northwest, where's he retired to focus on music-making.

Students from Bellevue High School playing wind instruments in the KNKX Studios.

Bellevue High School sextet performs with Thomas Marriott

The Bellevue High School jazz band performs with mentor and Seattle trumpet star Thomas Marriott in this KNKX School of Jazz studio session performance.

A saxophone player in a red room with a piano player behind.

Snohomish High quartet Jazz Illusion at the KNKX studios

Snohomish High School "Jazz Illusion" quartet plays a School of Jazz studio session with a holiday twist.

Exploring the regional jazz scene on Jazz Northwest

This week's show begins with the Jill Townsend Big Band from Vancouver B.C. playing music by the late saxophonist Ross Taggart, then we dip down to Portland for a trio with John Gross and Dave Frishberg and Charlie Doggett. We'll have Seattle guitarist Marco de Carvalho, revisit The Evergreen Classic Jazz Band and hear favorites by Oregon and Ernestine Anderson.

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