Happy International Jazz Day! An All-StarGlobal Concert in Chicago featuring Herbie Hancock, Robert Glasper, Terri Lyne Carrington and many many more artists is starting soon. Watch live:

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“Beautifully recorded, Silver’s band is on fire thanks to the inspired pairing of tenor saxophonist Joe Henderson with trumpeter Woody Shaw… A glorious snapshot of Silver in his prime.”—MOJO ★★★★ Horace Silver “Silver In Seattle: Live At The Penthouse” out 10/24: horacesilver.lnk.to/SilverInSeat...

With its fusion of funk, jazz, Afrobeats and R&B, the British band conveys a radical mission to choose joy.

Whether you call them #jazz or #electronica or a mix of genres, GoGo Penguin's music is unmistakable.

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet, co-led by sons of #jazz legend Dave Brubeck, explore how their father's music is tied to his sense of social justice and solidarity.

Happy Birthday Sonny Rollins who is 95 years old today! After his 1st Blue Note appearance with Bud Powell in 1949, the Saxophone Colossus returned to make his label debut in 1956 with “Volume 1,” a showcase of his robust sound & limitless improvisational creativity: bluenote.lnk.to/SonnyRollinsV1

From his deep baritone chest to wonderfully fluttering head voice, Michael Mayo joyfully bends notes to his will.

Trombone Shorty releases new album from New Orleans, a tribute to the city's soul, marking the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

Hey Earshot Jazz Festival fans! KNKX is looking to connect with a longtime attendee of Earshot #Jazz Festival for a story, as well as someone who attended for the first time in 2024. If you fit either of these descriptions, please contact us at [email protected]

The South African pianist and Zulu healer guides us through a meditation on stillness and an invocation of Blackness.

She recorded a magical debut album on Blue Note and was later named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment of the Arts.

The bandleader and pianist was one of the leading Latin musicians of his generation. He won multiple Grammys and was recognized as an NEA #Jazz Master.

The bandleader and pianist was one of the leading Latin musicians of his generation. He won multiple Grammys and was recognized as an NEA Jazz Master.

London's Sunday Times once called Laine "quite simply the best singer in the world."

With his beard, long hair and brown felt fedora, the jazz flugelhorn player and composer cut an unforgettable figure in American culture.

In this episode of Jazz Night in America, Hersch celebrates his upcoming 70th birthday by curating some of his most meaningful musical partnerships. He shares songs from across his career, along with stories behind his work with artists like Charlie Haden, Kurt Elling and esperanza spalding.

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Lara Downes sits down with the brilliant #jazz harpist to discuss the power of female lineage in the worlds of jazz and classical music.

88-year-old trombonist and composer Julian Priester arrived in #Seattle in 1979, and has become the Northwest’s “mentor in chief,” but that’s just a small part of Priester’s six-decade musical journey.

Joni's Jazz, a celebration of Joni Mitchell's deep affinity with jazz, will be released as a boxed set and on digital services on Sep. 5. A previously unreleased demo version of "Be Cool" from 1980 has been released as a single today.

88-year-old trombonist and composer Julian Priester arrived in Seattle in 1979, and has become the Northwest’s “mentor in chief,” but that’s just a small part of Priester’s six-decade musical journey.

Dave Grusin is known to some as a gifted pianist and keyboard player, to others as one of the most talented and prolific composers of film and TV scores. To many, he's a champion of musical talent no matter the genre.

Joe Chambers is a composer and commanding multi-instrumentalist who plays drums, vibraphone, marimba, and piano — and is still going strong today.

In this episode of #Jazz Night in America, Hiromi takes us on a personal tour of her career, selecting 10 tracks from 10 different bands she has led or joined — a sonic journey through nearly 25 years of music-making.

Jazz House Kids trains the next generation of jazz stars — alums include Isaiah J. Thompson and Immanuel Wilkins — and gives every young musician a place to belong.

Stanley Clarke and his band 4EVER perform a locked-in set of classics from the bassist's catalog while also giving them new life.

Al Foster, the superbly alert and flexible drummer formed a swirling current in modern #jazz for more than 60 years. He was 82.

This #jazz supergroup has super powers and they're on full display from beginning to end during this Tiny Desk.

Taj Mahal has spent the bulk of his musical career creating and capturing the deep traditions of the #blues. His vast knowledge of the genre, its origins and the traditions that informed it, fuel his love of creating it and sharing it wide and far.

Joey Alexander's latest tour brought his trio plus trumpeter Theo Croker to our #Seattle studios. Watch this performance now: www.knkx.org/studiosessio...

Pianist Hiromi picks a track from 10 different bands she's led or joined, tracing the bold ideas and unexpected turns that have shaped her ever-evolving sound.

Electronic musician #Footshooter utilizes #jazz musicians to give life to broken beats on his new album The Oasis.

For his experimental #jazz album, Wilco's Nels Cline teamed up with saxophonist Ingrid Laubrock, drummer Tom Rainey and double-bassist Chris Lightcap.

The producer and multi-instrumentalist's latest record explores hip hop and jazz in Brazil.

The band's mystical approach to improvisation never bends to one sound at a time.

Thousands of Jazz24 listeners voted for the songs they felt were the 100 best jazz songs of all time. Check out our list now! #jazz

Ron Carter is credited with over 2,200 recording sessions, making him the most-recorded #jazz bassist in history, according to Guinness World Records.

A master of vocal #jazz, Andy Bey left behind a singular legacy. This tribute revisits his life, music and a rare, reflective interview recorded near his 80th birthday.

From England’s most northern city of Newcastle, the young group Knats are bringing a new perspective to London’s celebrated modern #jazz scene. Their debut self-titled album incorporates Afrobeat, along with drum and bass dance rhythms, into the hard bop jazz legacy.

In a fraught moment for two institutions behind the awards, this year's #NEA #Jazz Masters ceremony celebrated musicians who have upheld the genre's legacy while looking anxiously toward an uncertain future.

Bob James’ perfect pitch was discovered by his #piano instructor when he was just four years old. By seven, he was getting college level instruction with professional engagements the following year. James eventually studied at both the University of Michigan and Berklee College of Music in Boston.

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Bassist Buster Williams has been a distinct voice in jazz since the 1960’s and he’s still a force today.

Francis Davis, an articulate and gimlet-eyed cultural critic who achieved an eminent stature in #jazz, died on Monday at his home in Philadelphia. He was 78.

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Herbie Hancock has never stood still musically and fully embraces the traditions of #jazz, while always open to exploring new possibilities inside and outside of it. | #HerbieHancock

In #Seattle, two local radio shows on Daybreak Star Radio and KEXP, are joining the efforts to illuminate and celebrate the Indigenous jazz genius.

While in Tokyo, we happened across this energetic band featuring the unique vocals of Yu Sakai, so we had to bring them to Tiny Desk.

Nubya Garcia's powerful, delicate compositions take us on a tranquil journey.