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Lawrence Peryer is a longtime music industry executive who relocated to the PNW from New York City in 2016. In addition to his writing, he hosts the award-winning podcast Spotlight On, where he talks with the musicians, writers, innovators and ideas shaping media, entertainment, and culture.

Paige Hansen has hosted news and jazz on 88.5 KNKX-FM for over 20 years. She is also an active musician, writer and singer. She lives in the Tacoma area with her husband and sons.

Myah Rose (they/them/she/her) is a dynamic radio host with KNKX and Jazz 24, bringing a love of storytelling and music to the airwaves. Originally from Columbus, Georgia, and now based in Seattle, Myah holds a master’s degree from the University of Michigan’s School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

David Fischer is the president and general manager of KNKX Public Radio and Jazz24. He has held the position since 2024. He was most recently at Tacoma Arts Live, where he served as CEO for nearly 18 years.

Stephanie Steele is a pianist and music educator in the Pacific Northwest. She got her start in radio during her undergrad days at BYU-Idaho Radio. For several years, she hosted the podcast Bite-Size Jazz where she chatted with people like Sara Gazarek, Kenny Barron and Emmet Cohen. When she's not on air, she's teaching 40+ students weekly and playing local gigs with her quintet.

Seattle native Paul Carlson grew up in a musical family. He is a cellist and currently performs with Thalia Symphony Orchestra.

Abe Beeson is a former host of Jazz24 and has been hosting radio shows on KNKX since 1998. He currently hosts Midday Jazz, Studio Sessions Spotlight and The New Cool on KNKX.

Justus is host of The Lounge and Tree of Jazz at KNKX Public Radio, Jazz24's sibling station in Seattle and Tacoma. He previously worked at KBEM FM Jazz 88.5 in Minneapolis.

Doug Doyle has been News Director at Jazz 88 since 1998 and has taken the WBGO News Department to new heights in coverage and recognition.

Nate Chinen has been writing about music for more than 25 years. He spent a dozen of them working as a critic for The New York Times, and helmed a long-running column for JazzTimes. As Editorial Director at WRTI, he oversees a range of classical and jazz coverage, and contributes regularly to NPR.