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Hiatus Kaiyote's new album Love Heart Cheat Code is unbound by any one style. Bassist Paul Bender spoke with KNKX about the band's jazz inspiration and the new album.
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With his sterling technique, grounded by a warmly centered tone, Jim Rotondi brought a level-headed calm to the role of a trumpet hero. He died on July 7 at 61.
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Remembering the great Sun Ra, born May 22, 1914.
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Bass player and jazz legend Ron Carter turns 87 on May 4, he spoke with KNKX jazz host Abe Beeson about his career with Miles Davis and many more.
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Drawn to its authenticity and timelessness, Rea and her friends are embracing jazz classics and Gen Z jazz stars, like Laufey and Samara Joy, as they navigate adulthood.
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The year was filled with new music from artists new to the jazz scene, and seasoned veterans adding to their discographies.
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The legendary discography of Oscar Peterson continues to grow with the new release of never-before-heard 1964 recording from his “classic” trio.
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Hip-hop and Jazz have enjoyed a long-standing relationship since the inception of hip-hop in the late 1970s. With both genres rooted in Black culture and tradition, the marriage of Jazz and Hip-Hop has given birth to a unique sound that has captivated music lovers worldwide.
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As the weather turns, flowers aren’t the only thing blooming in Seattle. Dimitrou’s Jazz Alley has been blooming with great artists, especially during Jazz Appreciation Month.
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Shorter came to prominence in the late 1950s as a member of, and eventually primary composer for, Art Blakey’s Jazz Messengers.
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With a voice as instantly recognizable as Louis Armstrong, Ray Charles, or Johnny Cash, throughout his career Taj has pushed the envelope of American roots music forward by incorporating sounds from the Caribbean, Africa, traditional blues and jazz
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While it’s one of Dr. King’s lesser known speeches, it remains as one of the most profound essays about jazz in modern times.