KNKX Studio Sessions

The Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio joined forces with veteran saxophonist Karl Denson for this studio session featuring rare funk gems.

After a medical condition almost derailed his jazz career, bassist Bruce Phares is performing again and producing a successful concert series in Vashon Island, Washington.

Performing at The Coda in Victoria, B.C., Astrocolor bring jazz energy and style to electronic dance music as KNKX celebrates 10 years of community ownership.

Grammy-nominated band The Rumble honors the history of New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian culture and brings soulful, high-energy sounds to the KNKX studios.

John Primer helped define the electric blues sound in Chicago, and performed an intimate live set at the KNKX studios.

21-year-old guitarist Amani Burnham brought fresh energy to the blues on his celebrated debut album Roots and Wings, and during a recent visit to the KNKX studios.

Seattle pianist and composer Ann Reynolds leads her Latin jazz group Clave Gringa in the KNKX studios.

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Judith Hill returned to KNKX, showcasing her powerful take on modern blues in a captivating three-song set with her family band.

Guitarists Martin Taylor and Bruce Forman perform a set of swinging guitar duets in this exclusive KNKX studio session performance.

Pianist Lynne Arriale joins forces with a talented new rhythm section to deliver an intimate and spirited studio session on the heels of her 2024 record, Being Human.

Oakland-based modern blues man Fantastic Negrito visited the KNKX studios for a few songs with his quintet.

In jazz, personal friendships deepen musical intimacy — and musical intimacy deepens personal friendships. The Affinity Trio is a perfect example.

Singer-songwriter Sunny War skyrocketed from street performer to national sensation, weaving a unique sound that blends blues and Americana with intricate guitar work.

Seattle's iconic organ trio McTuff — Joe Doria, guitarist Andy Coe, drummer D'Vonne Lewis — brings soulful sounds to the KNKX studios.

Multi-talented saxophonist Kate Olson celebrates her first album as a leader in a KNKX studio session performance.

Senegalese bassist and singer Alune Wade celebrates his album "New African Orleans" with his septet in an exclusive KNKX studio session.

Performing his signature blend of R&B, jazz, and rock, Bilal made a quick stop at KNKX for a spiritual and heartfelt studio session.

Brazilian pianist Jovino Santos Neto remembers his 1995 Seattle concert with a session in the KNKX Seattle studios.

Larry Goldings, Peter Bernstein and Bill Stewart explore the organ, guitar, drums lineup in an exclusive session performance at Jazz Alley.

Montreal-born singer-songwriter Dominique Fils-Aimé makes her Seattle debut in the KNKX studios.

Olympia octet Groove Lab brought the energy as they teased their new record in the KNKX studios.

Seattle native Brian Nova's guitar skills took him around the world. Now he's back in the Northwest celebrating a new album They Say It’s Wonderful.

As Seattle's Polyrhythmics get set to release their new album Life from Below in September, they celebrated early with a set in the KNKX studios.

Bluesman Sugaray Rayford sings the blues in the KNKX studios ahead of concerts in Washington State this summer.

The six-piece group previewed new music, and their unique blend of bossa nova, neo-soul, jazz and more, in a KNKX Studio Session performance.

Saxophonist Peter Daniel leads a top band from his new album Quartets in this KNKX studio session performance.

Jacqueline Tabor and Marina Albero bond over the music of Billie Holiday and Nina Simone in the KNKX studios.

Globally inspired Seattle jazz trio Duende Libre honors their heroes and celebrates a new album in this KNKX Studio Session performance.

Joey Alexander's latest tour brought his trio plus trumpeter Theo Croker to Seattle and the KNKX studios.

Rebecca and Megan Lovell, sisters and leaders of blues group Larkin Poe, celebrate their new album in the KNKX studios.

Seattle's world class Latin-Mediterranean guitar group shares another great live session in the KNKX studios.

Multiple generations of jazz meet for an exclusive session with saxophonist Houston Person. At 90, Person's life in music extends more than six decades.

Celebrating his new album Screen Time, trumpeter Thomas Marriott leads a world class quartet at KNKX's Seattle studios.

Greta Matassa, a singer whose expansive energy fills up a room, performed three original tunes at KNKX’s Seattle studios.

Chris and Dan Brubeck have recorded several of their own albums while also keeping their father’s music alive. They honored the jazz giant with a swinging performance at KNKX.