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In 2003, Seattle jazz singer, Stephanie Porter released her debut CD, Mood Swings. The CD presented Stephanie’s unmistakable voice, singing a selection of…
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The first in a series of radio shows from the 41st Jazz Port Townsend airs Sunday, August 16 at 2 PM Pacific. An all-star sextet drawn from the faculty of…
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Most artists belong to their times. But Holiday, born 100 years ago Tuesday, fits in the present.
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Alto saxophonist Lou Donaldson is an innovator.He teamed up with trumpeter Clifford Brown and pianist Horace Silver to develop hard bop in the early '50s,…
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Frank Boyd admits he is neither a jazzhead nor a jazznerd. He’s a newcomer to appreciating the music — music that he says has a public perception…
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Ahamefule J. Oluo was not doing well. After seven years of marriage, he was divorced, a single father and living in a basement apartment. He had a day job…
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The group Omaha Diner is made up of four of the most gifted and adventurous musicians in jazz: drummer Bobby Previte, trumpeter Steven Bernstein,…
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The Marsalis family is The First Family Of Jazz with father Ellis and sons Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo and Jason. Jason, the youngest brother, has been…
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Note: Each month, KPLU invites a teen guest DJ to play his or her favorite pieces on the air. The program is part of KPLU's School of Jazz.North Thurston…
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Although actor/singer/guitarist Tom Wopat is best known for his role as Luke Duke in the long-running television series "The Dukes Of Hazzard," his best…