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The jazz group Yellowjackets performs at the jazz festival in Kiev, Ukraine, in 2010.

After four decades, Yellowjackets still keep the groove alive

From backup band to critically acclaimed quartet, Yellowjackets have been a vibrant force in contemporary jazz since the late '70s.

From left to right: Donald Harrison, Bill Summers, Mike Clark, Chris Severin and Kyle Roussel.

For 50 years, The Headhunters have crafted a signature jazz 'gumbo'

Formed in 1973, The Headhunters have been jazz fusion pioneers for more than fifty years, blending improvisation with funk, rock, and world music sounds.

Edmonds-Woodway High School musicians dazzle with trombonist mentor

In this KNKX studio session, trombonist and educator Conner Eisenmenger joins an ensemble from Edmonds-Woodway High School, directed by Jake Bergevin.

Bassist Chris Brubeck in the KNKX Seattle studios.

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet honor their father's jazz activism

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, co-led by sons of jazz legend Dave Brubeck, explore how their father's music is tied to his sense of social justice and solidarity.

From television to jazz clubs, saxophonist Grace Kelly shines

In her mid 20s, saxophonist Grace Kelly landed the opportunity of a lifetime: To play in the live studio band for The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

Saxophonist Peter Daniel embraces variety in a new project of quartet recordings

Seattle saxophonist Peter Daniel has a new quartets project featuring Marina Albero and many others in a modern jazz context.

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