Alex Dugdale

The Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra kicks off their 30th season with a set of originals from a quintet in the KNKX studios.

New album Big Foot matches tap dancer Melinda Sullivan with keyboardist Larry Goldings for a modern-sounding collaboration reminiscent of when jazz and dancing were inseparable.

Holiday grooves and modern jazz favorites populate this week's show, the final one before Christmas. Host Abe Beeson also looks at a few last concerts in 2022 and some exciting upcoming performances in the first weeks of the new year.

Located between the cities of Seattle and Tacoma, Decatur High School in Federal Way is in prime position to soak up all the arts activities on offer. And these teenagers are creating their own art as part of a successful and still-growing jazz program.

My friend Ruby Brown is watching over The New Cool this Saturday afternoon, but I wanted to chime in with a quick alert on some spooky and groovy live…