After a near-fatal car accident, saxophonist Lakecia Benjamin channeled her recovery into creating the Grammy-nominated album Phoenix, a testament to her resilience.

Singer-songwriter Sunny War skyrocketed from street performer to national sensation, weaving a unique sound that blends blues and Americana with intricate guitar work.

The recordings, compositions and stories of Bown are limited. But they reveal a woman who, at the piano bench, swung with command, expression, and skill.

As a pioneering voice in Seattle jazz, saxophonist Tobi Stone has carved out their niche, blending jazz with eclectic influences from Klezmer to Eastern European folk.

Brought up in Seattle's grunge scene, multi-instrumentalist Jessica Lurie makes music that reflects boundless curiosity and a love for diverse musical traditions.

As streaming reshapes the music industry, a new University of Washington Music and Technology program is preparing the next generation of professional musicians.

Ballard Brass, a lively student brass band from Ballard High School, strutted their stuff in the KNKX studios with four rousing, joyful tunes.

Grammy-winning artist India.Arie has a deep affection for the Pacific Northwest, where she regularly taps into her creative energy and recently celebrated a milestone.

A senior and drummer in the jazz band at Lynnwood High School, Chris Garzon serves up his favorite jazz in the KNKX studios.

In a new agreement, Centrum, nonprofit producer of beloved summer jazz workshop Jazz Port Townsend, ensures its long-term presence at Fort Worden State Park.

Since winning the prestigious Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz competition in 2024, Chicago-born pianist Jahari Stampley continues to evolve as a pianist, composer and video game designer.

A contemporary of John Coltrane who helped establish UW's jazz curriculum, Joe Brazil's Black Academy of Music changed lives in Seattle's Central District.