One of Seattle’s most sought-after bands, Industrial Revelation, performed live in the KPLU studios hosted by Abe Beeson. Track List: End Of Courtesy Old Man Soul Ingathering This excerpt from a recent Seattle Magazine article entitled, “The 50 Bands Rocking Seattle Right Now,” provides a great description of the band: With D’Vonne Lewis on drums, Evan Flory-Barnes on […]

Last week our listeners had the privilege of hearing vocalist Jane Monheit light up the airwaves during our live studio session, hosted by Abe Beeson. Now you can listen to the full interview and performance, as well as watch all three songs performed by Jane and her band below. You can also find our Studio Sessions available […]

Jon Cleary has the rare ability to transcend his geographical background. As you will learn in his interview with All Blues host, John Kessler, Cleary grew up in England and was exposed to the New Orleans sound by his uncle at a young age. Cleary saved up enough money to visit New Orleans, planning to […]

We were thrilled to welcome back this week singer/saxophonist Curtis Stigers. The last time Curtis visited the Jazz24/KPLU Performance Studio, he had just released his ‘break up’ CD.  Well, time heals all wounds and this time around he touring with his ‘happy’ CD—Hooray For Love. In this performance interview with KPLU’s Abe Beeson, Curtis and his […]

We were very excited to welcome back singer/songwriter, Sara Gazarek, a graduate from the Roosevelt High School jazz program who has since made a home in the L.A. jazz scene. Sara stopped by the KPLU Seattle studios for this interview and performance while in town at Jazz Alley with Band members Josh Nelson (piano), Hamilton […]

    Though this was not guitarist John Scofield’s first stop into the KPLU Seattle studios this time he was joined John Medeski (piano), Billy Martin (drums), and Chris Wood (bass). As you will hear in this session, the group mixes jazz, funk and modern soul to create what host Abe Beeson called a groovy sound of […]

Justin Kauflin is a 23-year-old jazz pianist who is also one of the subjects of a new documentary film called Keep On Keepin’ On. The other subject of the film is Justin’s musical and spiritual mentor, jazz trumpet legend, Clark Terry. Kauflin has been a musician since childhood. He’s also been blind since age 11. […]

    Most KPLU listeners are familiar with tenor saxophonist, Ernie Watts, though his excellent work with Charlie Haden’s Quartet West.  However, as we learn in this performance/interview with jazz host Abe Beeson, Mr. Watts has had a multifaceted career, working with everyone from Buddy Rich to The Rolling Stones. Ernie is joined in this […]

Trumpeters Ray Vega (East Coast) and Thomas Marriott (West Coast) have joined forces once again for the newest edition of their East-West Trumpet Summit with pianist George Colligan, bassist Phil Sparks and drummer Matt Jorgensen. Set list:  Caravan What’s New Bags’ Groove You can also find our Studio Sessions available as a video podcast in […]

We wrapped up KPLU’s School of Jazz week with a special treat for our audience: a live in-studio performance from the Bellevue High School Jazz Combo, accompanied by trombonist David Marriott and led by director Edd George. The combo includes: Trumpet: Alex Clark Alto Sax: Griffin Hale Tenor Sax: Winston Zhang Baritone Sax: Jungwoo Lee […]