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Roy Hargrove Live Studio Performance

A man plays the trumpet with his eyes closed.
Justin Steyer
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KNKX
Roy Hargrove in the then KPLU Studios in Seattle. Hargrove performed three song 'Low Life,' 'For Tamisha,' and 'Soulful.'

Grammy-winning Trumpeter Roy Hargrove performed live at KNKX's Seattle studios on December 2, 2009 hosted by Abe Beeson. Hargrove was accompanied in the studio by pianist Jonathan Batiste, bassist Ameen Saleem, saxophonist Justin Robinson, and drummer Montez Coleman as they performed three songs: Low Life, For Tamisha, and Soulful.

Justin joined KNKX in 2009 as the station's first Multimedia Manager. In this role, Justin helped to produce multimedia content, and implement systems and procedures in efforts to transform KNKX from a traditional broadcast station into a multi-platform media organization.
Nick began working at KNKX as a program host in the late 1980’s and, except for a relatively brief hiatus, spent the next three decades with the station. He worked as a jazz and blues host, music director and production manager. Nick retired from KNKX in 2024.