Each month with In Our Headphones, members of KEXP's Digital Content team share the music that's resonating with them right now. For this installment, in conjunction with International Jazz Day, a few of the team members share their reflections on jazz music in their personal rotations.
John Gilbreath, host of Jazz Theater, curates an expansive mix from artists bending and shaping the ever-evolving art form that is jazz. Join us in celebrating International Jazz Day with music from Kamasi Washington, Kris Davis, Jeff Parker, Makaya McCraven, and more.
Weekend Overnight dj, and frequent Jazz Theater substitute host, Nate shares music from just a fraction of the artists he's excited to see at this year's Earshot Jazz Festival, this year celebrating 25 years of jazz and more! 1. NEXT Collective – Perth 2. John Scofield – Lucky For Her …
Seattle's Earshot Jazz Festival is respected for its massive and adventurous artistic legacy. Now in its 26th year as Seattle's major annual jazz festival, Earshot is known for presenting creative masters and important emerging artists, and for finding fresh synergies between international artists…
Embodying the sounds and spirit of New Orleans' French Quarter for more than four decades, the Preservation Hall Jazz Band is nothing short of an institution of American jazz music. Still touring extensively, the energy of the New Orleans-style jazz compositions is as vibrant as ever, certain…
Even with the most voracious of music fans, there's still likely a certain feel or sound that comes to mind when you see the word "jazz." Maybe it's the swing of the music or that magical feeling of seventh chords walking down a piano. For others, it might be the drone of smooth jazz or the coolnes…
Taylor McFerrin's music walks the line between jazz, electronic, and soul with a beautiful, aqueous flow that invites minds and feet alike to his songs. Joining John Gilbreath on Jazz Theatre, McFerrin plays an untitled, improvised set that twists and turns. Recorded 11/11/2017.
To help introduce Noel – and re-introduce John – we asked the two jazz aficionados some questions to get to know them, their musical philosophies, and some of the albums that have impacted each of them personally.
Robert Glasper was exposed to music at a young age. His mother brought him as a boy out to her jazz and blues gigs, and he also learned much about music in church, where he began to sing and mix gospel and jazz harmonies. Since those humble but enriching beginnings, Glasper has built a strong caree…
A session of new electric music driven by jazz, fusion, and experimental thinking.
In honor of Indigenous Peoples’ Day, indigenous musicians will talk about joining traditional cultures with hip hop, jazz, funk, and dance music.
A fierce new music duo that projects into the sound art world through the jazz music portal, featuring Chris Icasiano (drums) and Neil Welch (tenor and soprano saxes, live loops and pedals).
New jazz music from Kenny Mandel (sax, flute, percussion), Don Berman (drums), and Nate Omdal (bass).
New jazz music from Art Brown (sax), Aaron Otheim (keys), Tim Carey (bass) and Tarik Abouzied (drums).
New jazz music with Milo on electric guitar, Chuck Kistler on upright bass, and Brad Boal on drums.
New jazz music from Kevin Nortness (tenor sax), Troy Schiefelbein (bass), and Mike Gebhart (drums).
New jazz music lead by James DeJoie with Matt McClusky (keys), Walter White (bass), and Greg Campbell (drums).
New music for a modern jazz trio, featuring Tim Kennedy (keys and compositions), Ian Sheridan (bass) and Brad Gibson (drums).
Arcade Fire teams up with Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Blood Orange drops two new songs, plus tracks from of Montreal and Titus Andronicus all in today's music news round-up.
New jazz music from a very tight piano trio, with Alex (piano), Brad Gibson (drums), and Jeff Norwood (bass).
