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Saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin turns tragedy into triumph on 'Phoenix'

After a near-fatal car accident, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin channeled her recovery into creating the Grammy-nominated album Phoenix, a testament to her resilience.

Ballard High's Ballard Brass goes full New Orleans at KNKX

Ballard Brass, a lively student brass band from Ballard High School, strutted their stuff in the KNKX studios with four rousing, joyful tunes.

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The collaborative soul of pianist-composer Billy Childs

Grammy-winning composer and pianist Billy Childs draws inspiration from mentorship, and the 'alternate universes' various collaborations lend his projects.

Reid Anderson of The Bad Plus performs in the KNKX studios.

The perpetual evolution of The Bad Plus

Since welcoming pianist Orrin Evans to the group, The Bad Plus has embarked on an exciting musical journey that will come full circle during their farewell tour next year.

Jazzmeia Horn in the KNKX Studios in 2018.

Singer Jazzmeia Horn transcribes her soul through song

With a name that serendipitously matches her career, vocalist Jazzmeia Horn feels she's living out her destiny, weaving together melody and emotion onstage.

A person plays on the saxophone inside a recording studio. A drummer, another saxophonist and a vibraphonist are in the background, slightly out of focus.

Curtis High School jazz band makes memorable debut at KNKX

The Curtis High School jazz band play with mentor Bren Plummer in this KNKX School of Jazz studio session.

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