The True Loves

Seattle soul sensations the True Loves, with guitarist Jimmy James and saxophonist Skerik, performed an exclusive session in the KNKX studios.

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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.

Trombonist, composer and arranger Greg Kramer offers a new solo release featuring Roxy Coss. Named for his new home in Edmonds, Wash., "93rd Pl W" builds on his experience in the Garfield High School jazz program, recording with hip hop star Macklemore and as a member of the horn-powered funk band the True Loves.

Concert calendars are starting to fill up again – and not just for streaming events. New Cool host Abe Beeson helps you dig into the smorgasbord of live…

Rhythm is the core of the retro-modern soul jazz outfit The True Loves. Their new album, Sunday Afternoon, however, gets its heart from the horns. New…

Friday brings new albums from two ends of the modern jazz spectrum. The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio's groovy sophomore album, I Told You So, is packed with…

Seattle's premier soul jazz ensemble has released a new single, "Sunday Afternoon," moving its world-class horns to the front of the band's powerful…

Greg Kramer has worked with some of the brightest musical stars of the Northwest. With his debut EP released this week, Kramer steps forward on his own,…

As your humble New Cool host, I'm out and about catching live jazz on a regular schedule. In fact, when I miss a show I feel a little guilty. So, while…