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The Affinity Trio share their musical friendship with KNKX

In jazz, personal friendships deepen musical intimacy — and musical intimacy deepens personal friendships. The Affinity Trio is a perfect example.

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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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Jun Iida's big switch from engineering to full-time jazz trumpeter

From St. Louis to Seattle, trumpeter Jun Iida follows in his koto-playing mother's footsteps, and turns a career change into a cross‑cultural musical journey.

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Saxophonist Vincent Herring merges pop with jazz classics

Alto saxophonist Vincent Herring heard jazz growing up, but he was more into pop music. With his Something Else! band, he blends the two styles into something fresh.

Saxophonist Jessica Lurie in the KNKX Studios in 2017.

Saxophonist Jessica Lurie runs on relentless eclecticism

Brought up in Seattle's grunge scene, multi-instrumentalist Jessica Lurie makes music that reflects boundless curiosity and a love for diverse musical traditions.

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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.

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