Hans Teuber

No room on stage for amateurs when Skerik leads his NUMBER-piece Huge Band XXXXL at Nectar Friday night.

Jazz

Skerik goes big, performing with his Huge Band XXXXL in Seattle

Abe Beeson

One of Seattle's biggest names in modern jazz, Skerik leads an extra big band at Nectar Lounge in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood on Friday.

He's a true friend of the station, and drummer Barrett Martin is donating copies of his latest CD to encourage your support of The New Cool.

Music

The New Cool: Support the show before the pledge drive begins

Abe Beeson

The KNKX fall pledge drive begins this Monday and ends Friday, meaning The New Cool will be uninterrupted this season. We'll celebrate by offering copies…

Music

The New Cool: Barrett Martin shifts the rhythms on his new album

Drummer, composer, band leader Barrett Martin returns with a new CD this spring. The worldwide release date for Songs of the Firebird is May 10. The…

Part 2 Of Chano Domínguez In Concert On Jazz Northwest

Jim Wilke

This Sunday on Jazz Northwest, Spanish pianist Chano Domínguez and his ensemble will be heard in part 2 of a concert broadcast on 88.5 KPLU and streaming…