KNKX records and produces exclusive Studio Sessions every month with world-class jazz and blues musicians from around the world and the Northwest. We also like to use Studio Sessions as an opportunity to showcase the talented local students participating in our award-winning School of Jazz program.
Studio Sessions typically last around an hour, but the exact program will depend on the artist. You can usually expect about 15-45 minutes of sound check and mingling, followed by 20-30 minutes of recorded studio session time. This consists of 2 to 3 songs followed by an interview from one of our hosts.
We'd love for you to join us for a session in our new Seattle studios next to Pike Place Market. Below you will find more information about each upcoming Studio Session along with a link to register.
Studio Sessions are very popular and are free to attend.
Please register for only one per three months so others can enjoy the show!
School of Jazz with Edmonds-Woodway High School All-Stars and mentor Conner Eisenmenger
Monday, November 17, 1 p.m.
Hosted by Abe Beeson
The Edmonds-Woodway High School Jazz Band has received national recognition and been a finalist multiple times at the prestigious Essentially Ellington High School Jazz Band Competition. Edmonds-Woodway's jazz ensembles regularly perform at various venues in the community including Hot Java Cool Jazz at the Paramount Theatre, and internationally at the Montreux Jazz Festival and North Sea Jazz Festival. They also participate in regional competitions like the Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival. The band program has been helmed by long-time band director and department chair Jake Bergevin.
Louisville, Kentucky native and trombonist Conner Eisenmenger received the ASCAP Foundation Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award in 2022, and received a master of music from the University of North Texas before moving out west. These days, Conner can be found playing with Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra, as well as Louis Prima, Jr. and Tito Puente, Jr. His various session work includes Nintendo Live's Super Mario Super Big Band. Conner will also be in KNKX's studios with Kate Olson's group on November 13.
https://www.xobrass.com/us/artists/conner-eisenmenger
https://ewhsmusic.com/band/about/