John Primer brings his Chicago blues sound to KNKX
John Primer helped define the electric blues sound in Chicago, and performed an intimate live set at the KNKX studios.
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KNKX Studio Sessions
KNKX Studio Sessions are recorded and produced live in our Seattle studios. Featuring top jazz and blues musicians, Studio Sessions are made possible with funding from KNKX's loyal community...
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Rising blues star Amani Burnham rocks KNKX studios
21-year-old guitarist Amani Burnham brought fresh energy to the blues on his celebrated debut album Roots and Wings, and during a recent vis...
Pianist Ann Reynolds brings her vibrant Afro-Cuban jazz to KNKX
Seattle pianist and composer Ann Reynolds leads her Latin jazz group Clave Gringa in the KNKX studios.
Judith Hill's fluid blues guitar skills shine in KNKX studios
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Judith Hill returned to KNKX, showcasing her powerful take on modern blues in a captivating three-song set...
Seattle Academy's jazz band brings their fresh fusion to KNKX
Four seniors from Seattle Academy showcase original music and jazz fusion, highlighting guitarist Andy Coe's mentorship and a thriving North...
Two guitar masters trade stories and songs in playful studio session
Guitarists Martin Taylor and Bruce Forman perform a set of swinging guitar duets in this exclusive KNKX studio session performance.
Pianist Lynne Arriale makes emotional return to KNKX studios
Pianist Lynne Arriale joins forces with a talented new rhythm section to deliver an intimate and spirited studio session on the heels of her...
The incredible reinvention of modern bluesman Fantastic Negrito
Oakland-based modern blues man Fantastic Negrito visited the KNKX studios for a few songs with his quintet.
The Affinity Trio share their musical friendship with KNKX
In jazz, personal friendships deepen musical intimacy — and musical intimacy deepens personal friendships. The Affinity Trio is a perfect ex...
Sunny War brings distinctive blues fusion to KNKX Studios
Singer-songwriter Sunny War skyrocketed from street performer to national sensation, weaving a unique sound that blends blues and Americana...
Funk-jazz McTuff exhibits groove communication in the KNKX studios
Seattle's iconic organ trio McTuff — Joe Doria, guitarist Andy Coe, drummer D'Vonne Lewis — brings soulful sounds to the KNKX studios.
Woodwindist Kate Olson steps out as a bandleader with 'So It Goes'
Multi-talented saxophonist Kate Olson celebrates her first album as a leader in a KNKX studio session performance.
Alune Wade studio session highlights New Orleans-West African connections
Senegalese bassist and singer Alune Wade celebrates his album "New African Orleans" with his septet in an exclusive KNKX studio session.
Bilal brings genre-bending R&B sound to KNKX studios
Performing his signature blend of R&B, jazz, and rock, Bilal made a quick stop at KNKX for a spiritual and heartfelt studio session.
Jovino Santos Neto salutes 30 years in PNW jazz scene
Brazilian pianist Jovino Santos Neto remembers his 1995 Seattle concert with a session in the KNKX Seattle studios.
Organist Larry Goldings leads dynamic trio to new musical heights
Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart explore the organ, guitar, drums lineup in an exclusive session performance at Jazz Alley.
Canadian vocalist Dominique Fils-Aimé electrifies KNKX audiences
Montreal-born singer-songwriter Dominique Fils-Aimé makes her Seattle debut in the KNKX studios.
New record on the horizon for funk band Groove Lab
Olympia octet Groove Lab brought the energy as they teased their new record in the KNKX studios.
Guitarist Brian Nova: Around the world and back to Seattle
Seattle native Brian Nova's guitar skills took him around the world. Now he's back in the Northwest celebrating a new album They Say It’s Wo...
Polyrhythmics pursue musical evolution from within the groove
As Seattle's Polyrhythmics get set to release their new album Life from Below in September, they celebrated early with a set in the KNKX stu...