Jazz Violinist Regina Carter: Bringing 'Southern Comfort' To KPLU
Regina Carter has been pushing the limits of what jazz violin can be. Last time Ms. Carter was in the KPLU studios, she had just released her album,...» E-Mail This
View ArticleThe Bellevue High School Jazz Combo With Trombonist David Marriott
We wrapped up KPLU's School of Jazz week with a special treat for our audience: a live in-studio performance from the Bellevue High School Jazz Combo,...» E-Mail This
View ArticleThe East-West Trumpet Summit Live Studio Session
Trumpeters Ray Vega (East Coast) and Thomas Marriott (West Coast) have joined forces once again for the newest edition of their East-West Trumpet...» E-Mail This
View ArticleErnie Watts With The Marc Seales Trio
Most KPLU listeners are familiar with tenor saxophonist, Ernie Watts, though his excellent work with Charlie Haden’s Quartet West. However, as we learn...» E-Mail This
View ArticleJustin Kauflin: A Pianist And His Mentor
Justin Kauflin is a 23-year-old jazz pianist who is also one of the subjects of a new documentary film called Keep On Keepin’ On. The other subject of...» 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 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 ArticleWelcoming Home Sara Gazarek
We were very excited to welcome back singer/songwriter, Sara Gazarek, a graduate from the Roosevelt High School jazz program who has since made a home...» 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
View Article'The Natural' Jane Monheit Live At KPLU
Last week our listeners had the privilege of hearing vocalist Jane Monheit light up the airwaves during our live studio session, hosted by Abe Beeson....» E-Mail This
View ArticleIndustrial Revelation Performs Live In Seattle
One of Seattle's most sought-after bands, Industrial Revelation, performed live in the KPLU studios hosted by Abe Beeson. Track List: End Of...» E-Mail This
View ArticleHelen Sung: Classical Piano's Loss Is Jazz Piano's Gain
For many years, pianist, Helen Sung devoted herself fully to classical piano studies. So much so, in fact, that when a friend invited her out to hear...» E-Mail This
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 ArticleRelive Our Live Studio Session With The David Sanborn Trio
As a part of the Fall Fund Drive KPLU welcomed in The David Sanborn trio into the Seattle studios for an electrifying live studio session, hosted by...» E-Mail This
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