Tune in anytime, anywhere with the new Jazz24 app Now available for iOS and Android, the new Jazz24 App connects you to a world of jazz.

Now available for iOS and Android, the new Jazz24 App connects you to a world of jazz! Check it out:

“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...

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

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

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

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

The Brubeck Brothers Quartet honor their father's jazz activism 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.

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

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

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

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

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 outreach@knkx.org

Nduduzo Makhathini: Tiny Desk Concert The South African pianist and Zulu healer guides us through a meditation on stillness and an invocation of Blackness.

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

Sheila Jordan, a singular voice in jazz, has died She recorded a magical debut album on Blue Note and was later named a Jazz Master by the National Endowment of the Arts.

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

Eddie Palmieri, a trailblazer in Latin music, has died at age 88 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.

Eddie Palmieri, a trailblazer in Latin music, has died at age 88 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.

Singer Cleo Laine, who boasted a four-octave range, has died at 97 London's Sunday Times once called Laine "quite simply the best singer in the world."

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

Chuck Mangione, whose jazz horn warmed up the pop charts, has died With his beard, long hair and brown felt fedora, the jazz flugelhorn player and composer cut an unforgettable figure in American culture.

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

How pianist Fred Hersch's daring collaborations shaped his career As he nears 70, pianist Fred Hersch looks back on a fearless life in jazz, sharing personal favorites, stories behind bold collaborations and music from his new album.

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.

US Congress eliminates federal funding for public media, impacting Jazz24 Jazz24 has lost critical funding. Without federal funding, we must rely even more on listener contributions to keep this free 24/7 jazz stream going.

Jazz24 has lost critical funding. Without federal funding, we must rely even more on listener contributions to keep this free 24/7 jazz stream going.

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

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

Seattle's musical mentor Julian Priester still relies on his ears 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.

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 Mitchell draws a through line with a new boxed set, 'Joni's Jazz' 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 ha...

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.

Seattle's musical mentor Julian Priester still relies on his ears 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.

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.

Prolific composer Dave Grusin continues to live a musical life 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 ...

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.

Drummer Joe Chambers' evolution from session player to band leader Joe Chambers is a composer and commanding multi-instrumentalist who plays drums, vibraphone, marimba, and piano — and is still going strong today.

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

10 tracks, 10 bands: A wild ride through Hiromi's music 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.

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 is rewriting the rules of jazz education 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.

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

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, drummer for Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins, has died The superbly alert and flexible drummer formed a swirling current in modern jazz for more than 60 years. He was 82.

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

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

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

Taj Mahal explores the roots and branches of the blues 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 l...

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...