Jun Iida

Jazz

Jun Iida's big switch from engineering to full-time jazz trumpeter

Abe Beeson

From St. Louis to Seattle, trumpeter Jun Iida follows in his koto-playing mother's footsteps, and turns a career change into a cross‑cultural musical journey.
Jazz

Trumpeter Jun Iida takes a musical leap with 'Evergreen'

Abe Beeson

Jun Iida celebrated his debut album of trumpet jazz in this exclusive KNKX Studio Session. Evergreen blends his Japanese heritage and modern influences.