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For high school jazz musicians, the annual Essentially Ellington competition is a big deal. Two Garfield High School students describe how attending is rewarding but isn't some mythological peak.

The Los Angeles jazz saxophonist ended up on the latest records by rapper Kendrick Lamar and electronic music producer Flying Lotus. His new three-CD recording is no less ambitious.

Singer-songwriter Laufey is touring major stadiums across North America. She's captivated young fans with her blend of jazz and pop, but she's not the only modern pop artist who nods to jazz.

Singer Maria Muldaur is known for her California-style blues singing. She's toured extensively for over 50 years and become a champion for Americana and folk music.

Many musicians need to supplement their performing careers with other forms of income, a phenomenon called a "portfolio career." Here's how four Seattle-based musicians pull that off.

Most artists belong to their times. But Holiday, born 100 years ago Tuesday, fits in the present.

Martín Selasco's electro-cumbia project Terror/Cactus welcomes jazz reed player Kate Olson on new single.

Jazz Night In America host Christian McBride introduces two embodiments of musical versatility from the Pacific Northwest: trombonist Julian Priester and vocalist Ernestine Anderson.

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.

The Grammy Award-winning singer and musician had rigorous classical training. Now she's making music that crosses genres: "I've been inspired by Golden Age films, the va-va-voom of it all," she says.