Abe Beeson
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Judith Hill performs ferocious funk and soulful blues for KNKX
Famous for singing backup for Michael Jackson, Prince and more, Judith Hill stars in this KNKX studio session. → Read More
KNKX School of Jazz guest DJ for March: Roman Goron
Pianist Roman Goron from the Bellevue High School jazz band is the KNKX guest DJ for March. Listen to Roman's show and check out his playlist. → Read More
Ari Joshua unites top Seattle players on new soul jazz singles
Guitarist Ari Joshua, saxophonist Skerik, organist Delvon Lamarr and drummer Grant Schroff release the first of three singles in the months ahead. → Read More
Talking with Hiatus Kaiyote about their modern music with jazz roots
New Cool host Abe Beeson spoke with two members of the neo-soul jazz group Hiatus Kaiyote before their show in Seattle this week. → Read More
Renaissance woman Kandace Springs honors tradition and family in the KNKX studios
Pianist and singer Kandace Springs' second solo studio session honors the past and looks to the future → Read More
Pianist Orrin Evans returns to Seattle with his trio next week
Orrin Evans has strong connections to Seattle, returning Feb. 23 to Seattle's Royal Room. → Read More
Portland Jazz Festival musicians also visiting Seattle this month
Many of the musicians performing at this month's PDX Jazz Festival will also play in Seattle. → Read More
Vibraphonist Susan Pascal leads the Bainbridge Nine at KNKX
An all-star jazz ensemble from Bainbridge High School performed in the KNKX studios with their mentor Susan Pascal on vibraphone. → Read More
Skerik goes big, performing with his Huge Band XXXXL in Seattle
One of Seattle's biggest names in modern jazz, Skerik leads an extra big band at Nectar Lounge in Seattle's Fremont neighborhood on Friday. → Read More
KNKX presents Jazz Overhaul's new video covering Seattle rock legends Alice in Chains
Saxophonist Cliff Colon's Jazz Overhaul find improvisational possibilities in music of the grunge era. True to the spirit of 1992, and a nostalgic surprise for listeners familiar with the source material, the quartet delivers something all music fans can appreciate. → Read More
In their fifth decade, the Yellowjackets still sound fresh
Grooving through their fifth decade, the Yellowjackets quartet play a KNKX studio session. → Read More
Snarky Puppy makes 19 musicians sound like a single unit
A new year brings new releases and new tours. KNKX's The New Cool will keep you connected to the latest in modern jazz in 2023. 19-piece band Snarky Puppy's "Empire Central" album is a hot winter treat, offering a world of thrilling music for modern times. → Read More
School of Jazz guest DJ for January: Ethan Feiges
Bassist Ethan Feiges joins KNKX's Abe Beeson as guest DJ for January. He is a senior and member of the jazz band at Newport High School in Bellevue. Get to know Ethan and check out his playlist. → Read More
Feel the energy: Live music returns to KNKX's studios in 2022
Live jazz and blues concerts returned in 2022, with some lingering pandemic bumps in the road. KNKX was overjoyed to welcome musicians back to our studios once again this year. Here are the artists and bands who brought the energy of live performances back to KNKX Studio Sessions. → Read More
In Remembrance: Organist Joey DeFrancesco
Joey DeFrancesco was considered by many to be the best Hammond organ player in the world. A musical prodigy who played multiple instruments, DeFrancesco sparked an organ revival in jazz and brought joy to everyone who heard him play. DeFrancesco passed away in August. Abe Beeson has more. → Read More
Thanks for celebrating modern jazz with The New Cool this year!
Holiday grooves and modern jazz favorites populate this week's show, the final one before Christmas. Host Abe Beeson also looks at a few last concerts in 2022 and some exciting upcoming performances in the first weeks of the new year. → Read More
Jake Shimabukuro gifts KNKX with a rocking performance
Hawaiian ukulele master Jake Shimabukuro performs for KNKX listeners at the Moore Theatre in Seattle. → Read More
Kokoroko updates Afrobeat on their debut album
London ensemble Kokoroko follow their hit 2019 single with the new album "Could We Be More." → Read More
Portland trumpeter Cyrus Nabipoor previews new music
Portland-based trumpeter Cyrus Nabipoor makes his Seattle debut at the Royal Room Dec. 15. KNKX's Abe Beeson interviews Nabipoor about his newly focused modern style. → Read More
Bellevue High School sextet performs with Thomas Marriott
The Bellevue High School jazz band performs with mentor and Seattle trumpet star Thomas Marriott in this KNKX School of Jazz studio session performance. → Read More