Track List: Old School Rivers Invitation Can’t Even Do Wrong Right Blues guitarist and vocalist Elvin Bishop recently stopped by the KPLU performance studios and, as is usual with an Elvin Bishop show, a good time was had by all. In the mid-1960’s Elvin was a founding member of the highly influential Paul Butterfield Blues […]

The group Omaha Diner is made up of four of the most gifted and adventurous musicians in jazz: drummer Bobby Previte, trumpeter Steven Bernstein, guitarist Charlie Hunter and saxophonist, Skerik. Along with the almost scary level of talent, the other thing that makes Omaha Diner unique is their musical repertoire.  They won’t even think about […]

The Marsalis family is The First Family Of Jazz with father Ellis and sons Branford, Wynton, Delfeayo and Jason. Jason, the youngest brother, has been making great music for years as a jazz drummer. Recently, though, he broadened his percussion palette by mastering the vibraphone.  We were pleased to host the newly-minted Jason Marsalis Vibes […]

Vocalist and pianist Karrin Allyson is a longtime friend and frequent studio session guest at KPLU.   This year, she joined us on Halloween and began her live session with an appropriate song, a jazz version of “Spooky.” Following that, she and her old buddy, jazz host Dick Stein, talked about life, music and such things. […]

    Although actor/singer/guitarist, Tom Wopat, is best known for his role as Luke Duke in the long-running television series, The Dukes Of Hazzard, his best artistic work was still ahead of him when that series ended.  Instead of seeking more television work, Wopat pursued his first love, music.  He’s recorded 10 albums in a […]

For many years, pianist, Helen Sung devoted herself fully to classical piano studies.  So much so, in fact, that when a friend invited her out to hear Harry Connick, Jr., Helen had no idea who he was.  When she heard Harry do a series of solo piano jazz pieces she says she nearly jumped out […]

Ever since the 1960’s, when she worked as a solo blues singer and member of the Jim Kweskin Jug Band, Maria Muldaur has been dedicated to traditional American music–primarily blues and gospel. In 1973, she had her biggest hit record, Midnight At The Oasis.  Maria and her band stopped by the KPLU Performance Studio during a tour celebrating the 40th anniversary of the […]

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 […]