Halie Loren: Putting Eugene, Ore. on the jazz map
In this studio session, hosted by Kevin Kniestedt, were pleased to introduce you to a woman who we believe is one of the finest up-and-coming» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleGraham Dechter: Youth steeped in tradition
Graham Dechter is a 26-year-old jazz guitarist who is, indeed, currently living his dream. Graham was invited to join the world-famous Clayton-Hamilton» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe intimacy of the duo: Dee Dee Bridgewater and Benny Green
Grammy award-winning jazz vocalist, Dee Dee Bridgewater almost always performs with a band accompanying her, while pianist Benny Green is generally heard» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleJoan Osborne and The Holmes Brothers are a recipe for soul
Want a good recipe for soul music? Here’s what you do: Start with vocalist, Joan Osborne, who has had pop music hits, performed on The Grand Old Oprey,» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleAnn Hampton Callaway: Singing the standards, Streisand and making it up as...
Vocalist, pianist and composer, Ann Hampton Callaway has had success in the worlds of jazz, Broadway and cabaret. She’s also one of our favorite KPLU» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleThe Greyboy Allstars: A serious party band
During this performance interview with The Greyboy Allstars, KPLU jazz host, Abe Beeson, called their latest CD (Inland Emperor) ‘the party album of 2013.’» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleBooker T. Jones: The heart of soul
During the 1960s there was a golden age of soul music in America. Some of the greatest songs from that era came from the Stax Recording Studio in Memphis,» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMonty Alexander, John Clayton, Jeff Hamilton—‘Nuff Said
Nuff said, is right. When jazz fans hear the names Monty Alexander, John Clayton and Jeff Hamilton in conjunction, they know theyll be treated great music» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleMarcia Ball Performs Live in the KPLU Studios
Pianist/singer Marcia Ball is one of the best-known players of Louisiana blues, swamp blues and boogie-woogie. While in town for a show at Jazz Alley, we» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleLarry Coryell and The Eleventh House Reunion Band
Forty years ago, a band called Eleventh House helped set the standard for what would become known as Jazz-Rock Fusion. The band consisted of Larry Coryell» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleNellie McKay: Quiet Anarchist
OK, maybe anarchist is too harsh a word to apply to singer/songwriter/pianist/ukulele player, Nellie McKay, but as you will hear in this interview, Nellie» E-Mail This » Add to Del.icio.us
View ArticleCécile McLorin Salvant: Creation And Resurrection (Of Songs)
Cecile McLorin Salvant is one of the best young jazz singers to appear on the scene in years. She’s the prefect combination of what many think a great...» E-Mail This
View ArticleAnton Schwartz Quintet Featuring Dominick Farinacci & Eric Reed
When he began his recording career, and for some time thereafter, saxophonist, Anton Schwartz made his home in San Francisco. Now, though, he splits...» E-Mail This
View ArticleMartin Taylor Strikes Again
Over the past several years, solo jazz guitarist, Martin Taylor, has basically become one of the gang here at KPLU. He’s such good company and such a...» E-Mail This
View ArticleMedeski, Scofield, Martin & Wood
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 ...» E-Mail This
View Article'Hooray' For Curtis Stigers
We were thrilled to welcome back this week singer/saxophonist Curtis Stigers. The last time Curtis visited the KPLU Performance Studio, he had just...» E-Mail This
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