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https://www.knkx.org/tacoma/2026-02-12/mayor-anders-ibsen-tacoma-immigration-homelessness-public-safety
Tacoma's new mayor on public safety, key hires and immigration | KNKX Public Radio
Feb 12, 2026 - Like many cities around Puget Sound, Tacoma faces issues such as housing and a sluggish downtown recovery. Mayor Anders Ibsen told KNKX how he plans to address...
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https://www.knkx.org/arts-culture/2025-12-23/seattle-art-living-and-loving-under-the-carceral-state
Seattle artists share what it's like when a loved one is incarcerated | KNKX Public Radio
Jan 5, 2026 - The exhibition is titled “Living and Loving Under the Carceral State.” The artists say working together has helped them break through isolation and tell their...
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https://www.knkx.org/studiosessions/2026-02-12/funk-jazz-mctuff-organ-trio
Funk-jazz McTuff exhibits groove communication in the KNKX studios | KNKX Public Radio
Feb 12, 2026 - Seattle's iconic organ trio McTuff — Joe Doria, guitarist Andy Coe, drummer D'Vonne Lewis — brings soulful sounds to the KNKX studios.
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Kirsten Kendrick | KNKX Public Radio
Kirsten Kendrick hosts Morning Edition on KNKX and the sports interview series
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https://www.knkx.org/tacoma/2026-04-20/a-street-improvement-levy-will-be-on-tacomans-ballots-in-august
A street improvement levy will be on Tacomans' ballots in August | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 20, 2026 - Tacoma is seeking to improve connections across the city with repairs to sidewalks, pedestrian crossings and other improvements to arterials.
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https://www.knkx.org/all-things-considered
All Things Considered | KNKX Public Radio
All Things Considered is the most listened-to, afternoon drive-time, news radio program in the country. Every weekday the two-hour show is hosted by Ailsa...
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Volunteer | KNKX Public Radio
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https://www.knkx.org/jazz/2026-04-16/underexplored-jazz-artists-100-centennial
6 underexplored jazz artists marking 100 this year | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 17, 2026 - This Jazz Appreciation Month, celebrate the centennial birthdays of six diverse jazz talents from 1926, including a pioneering trombonist and a session guitar...
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https://www.knkx.org/donate-your-car
Donate Your Car | KNKX Public Radio
Turn your car, truck, boat, or RV into the programming you love by donating it to KNKX Public Radio. Learn about the car donation process today!
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https://www.knkx.org/podcast/studio-session-shorts
Studio Session Shorts | KNKX Public Radio
Stories and insights from leading jazz and blues artists interviewed during KNKX Studio Sessions.
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https://www.knkx.org/morning-edition
Morning Edition | KNKX Public Radio
Listen to NPR's Morning Edition on 88.5 KNKX in the Seattle and Tacoma area from 4-9AM.
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https://www.knkx.org/podcast/studio-session-shorts/2026-03-17/relentless-eclecticism-saxophonist-jessica-lurie
Saxophonist Jessica Lurie runs on relentless eclecticism | KNKX Public Radio
Mar 17, 2026 - Brought up in Seattle's grunge scene, multi-instrumentalist Jessica Lurie makes music that reflects boundless curiosity and a love for diverse musical...
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https://www.knkx.org/blues
Blues | KNKX Public Radio
Interviews and news about blues artists from KNKX's All Blues host John Kessler.
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https://www.knkx.org/terms-of-service
Terms of Service | KNKX Public Radio
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https://www.knkx.org/law
Law | KNKX Public Radio
The latest stories and news about law and politics in the Pacific Northwest.
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https://www.knkx.org/jazz/2026-04-16/the-transformation-of-terrace-martin
The transformation of Terrace Martin | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 16, 2026 - After years spent as the go-to guy for a cross-pollinating L.A. music scene, the multi-hyphenate follows his spiritual mission inward for the sprawling series...
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https://www.knkx.org/community-representation-statement
Community Representation Statement | KNKX Public Radio
KNKX is committed to incorporating the values of the community we serve with all of its diversity of race, culture, thought, faith and economics.
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KNKX | Jazz, Blues & NPR News | KNKX Public Radio
Listener-supported KNKX delivers jazz, blues and NPR news on air and online from its studios in Seattle and Tacoma, Washington. Listen at 88.5 FM and at...
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https://www.knkx.org/business/2026-04-16/seattle-nonprofit-base-camp-community-empty-office-building-artist-housing
Seattle nonprofit to turn empty office building into artist housing | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 16, 2026 - Base Camp Community plans to convert office space in a 116-year-old building into housing units for sale below market rate.
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https://www.knkx.org/tacoma/2026-04-27/tacoma-housing-activists-trying-to-strengthen-renter-protections-ballot-initiative
Tacoma housing activists push to strengthen renter protections | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 27, 2026 - Activists are gathering signatures for a ballot initiative that could strengthen enforcement of renter protections, in a follow-up to the 2023 “Tenant’s Bill...
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https://www.knkx.org/people/justus-sanchez
Justus Sanchez | KNKX Public Radio
Justus arrived from KBEM FM Jazz 88.5 in Minneapolis, and the Association of Minnesota Public Educational Radio Stations (AMPERS), in the fall of 2023. For...
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Government | KNKX Public Radio
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https://www.knkx.org/jazz
Jazz | KNKX Public Radio
Discover the latest jazz news, music and videos — KNKX is your destination for all things jazz in the Pacific Northwest.
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Sarah Mizes-Tan | KNKX Public Radio
Sarah Mizes-Tan leads coverage of Washington state government for KUOW and KNKX and reports stories of people affected by officials’ decisions. Her work...
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https://www.knkx.org/people/tom-banse
Tom Banse | KNKX Public Radio
Correspondent Tom Banse is an Olympia-based reporter with more than three decades of experience covering Washington and Oregon state government, public policy,...
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https://www.knkx.org/jazz/2025-06-26/another-side-of-the-sound-album-review-adam-deitch-ari-teitel-sam-fribush-organ-trio-dtf
A fresh perspective on classic grooves from organ trio DTF | KNKX Public Radio
Jun 26, 2025 - Drummer Adam Deitch, guitarist Ari Teitel and organist Sam Fribush celebrate the versatility of the organ trio on their debut album.
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https://www.knkx.org/tacoma
South Sound | KNKX Public Radio
The latest news from KNKX and NPR for Tacoma and the South Sound.
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Politics | KNKX Public Radio
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https://www.knkx.org/show/jazz-northwest
Jazz Northwest | KNKX Public Radio
Jazz Northwest focuses on the regional jazz scene from Portland to Vancouver. Hear historical recordings alongside the newest music from working artists in the...
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https://www.knkx.org/school-of-jazz/2026-02-07/mount-si-high-school-jazz-band-mentor-kandin-neri
Mt. Si High School jazz band brings confidence, polish to KNKX studios | KNKX Public Radio
Feb 11, 2026 - With guidance from saxophonist mentor Kandin Neri, student jazz musicians from Mount Si High School demonstrated how early exposure to jazz can pay off.
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https://www.knkx.org/arts-culture/2026-03-16/tacoma-museum-of-glass-renovation-lino-tagliapietra
Museum of Glass whips out the bubble wrap ahead of renovations | KNKX Public Radio
Mar 16, 2026 - The Museum of Glass in Tacoma is undertaking a $25 million renovation. But first, it has to move a lot of expensive, extremely fragile glass.
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https://www.knkx.org/social-justice
Social Justice | KNKX Public Radio
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https://www.knkx.org/people/audrey-nelson
Audrey Nelson | KNKX Public Radio
Audrey Nelson is a journalist who writes and talks about sports and the people who play them. Her work has appeared on Vox Media's Today, Explained podcast, in...
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https://www.knkx.org/politics/2026-04-28/washington-democrats-moving-left-primary-challengers-election-2026
Are WA Democrats moving left? Primary challengers suggest so | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 29, 2026 - Primary elections are fast approaching, and Democrats in some Western Washington races are facing early competition — from other Democrats.
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Careers | KNKX Public Radio
Learn about open positions at KNKX Public Radio
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https://www.knkx.org/transportation/2026-04-08/tacoma-leaders-push-back-on-possible-cuts-to-light-rail-extension
Tacoma leaders push back on possible cuts to light rail extension | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 9, 2026 - Elected officials in Tacoma are urging Sound Transit not to abandon a planned light rail extension to the Tacoma Dome.
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https://www.knkx.org/listening-options
Listening Options | KNKX Public Radio
Find the best way to listen to NPR and KNKX in the Seattle and Tacoma region. Listen online, on the radio or using your smart speaker.
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Kate DeWeese | KNKX Public Radio
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https://www.knkx.org/transportation/2026-04-18/after-losing-fairfax-bridge-pierce-county-locals-adapt
After losing the Fairfax Bridge, locals who relied on it had to adapt | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 18, 2026 - In 2025 state officials suddenly closed the bridge after finding structural damage, leaving aging Pierce County residents to the south without easy access to...
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https://www.knkx.org/jazz/2026-04-03/school-of-jazz-guest-dj-april-eddie-hefti
School of Jazz guest DJ for April: Eddie Hefti | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 3, 2026 - A senior trombone player with the jazz band at Mount Si High School in North Bend, Eddie Hefti shares an hour of his favorite jazz.
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https://www.knkx.org/other-news
Other News | KNKX Public Radio
Interesting news stories from around the Pacific Northwest.
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Business Community | KNKX Public Radio
Business Community is a new way for businesses to support trusted, independent public media and connect with one of the most engaged, values-driven audiences...
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https://www.knkx.org/calendar
Events Calendar | KNKX Public Radio
Events calendar for Seattle and Tacoma concerts, festivals, arts, and more. Find special KNKX Events and other things happening throughout the Puget Sound...
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KNKX news tips and story ideas | KNKX Public Radio
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https://www.knkx.org/jazz/2026-02-18/art-of-jazz-host-ken-wiley-dies
Ken Wiley, longtime host of 'Art of Jazz' on KNKX, dies at 87 | KNKX Public Radio
Feb 24, 2026 - With his distinctive voice and encyclopedic knowledge of vintage jazz, Ken Wiley guided generations of music lovers through the genre’s rich history every...
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https://www.knkx.org/show/jazz-caliente/2022-11-25/still-hungry-jazz-caliente-extends-the-holiday-feast-with-food-themed-songs
Still hungry? Jazz Caliente extends the holiday feast with food-themed songs | KNKX Public Radio
Nov 25, 2022 - Unintentionally, or possibly subconsciously, this Saturday's Jazz Caliente is sprinkled with songs named for Cuban, Puerto Rican and Caribbean dishes. ¡Buen...
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https://www.knkx.org/jazz/2025-12-05/school-of-jazz-guest-dj-for-december-aaron-mccracken
School of Jazz guest DJ for December: Aaron McCracken | KNKX Public Radio
Dec 5, 2025 - Aaron McCracken, a guitarist in Ballard High School's jazz band, shares an hour of his favorite jazz with KNKX listeners.
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https://www.knkx.org/transportation/2025-05-09/black-ball-ferry-delays-porta-angeles-victoria-summer-schedule-us-canada-tensions
Black Ball Ferry delays summer schedule citing US-Canada tensions | KNKX Public Radio
May 9, 2025 - The privately owned-and-operated vessel runs multiple sailings daily, between Port Angeles, Washington and Victoria, British Columbia. They say reservations...
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https://www.knkx.org/school-of-jazz
KNKX's School Of Jazz | KNKX Public Radio
Since 2005, KNKX's School of Jazz has provided mentorship, learning and performance opportunities to Western Washington middle school, high school and college...
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https://www.knkx.org/sports/2025-11-20/seattle-torrent-manager-meghan-turner-womens-hockey-team
Seattle Torrent manager talks building a hockey team from scratch | KNKX Public Radio
Nov 20, 2025 - The Seattle Torrent professional women’s hockey team begins play on Friday. The team is one of two expansion franchises in the now-eight-team Professional...
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Kareem Kandi | KNKX Public Radio
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Newsletters | KNKX Public Radio
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https://www.knkx.org/show/the-new-cool
The New Cool | KNKX Public Radio
The New Cool — 21st century jazz inspired and informed by the sounds of today: hip-hop, funk, electronic music and punk rock — the future of jazz has arrived.
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https://www.knkx.org/sports/2024-05-22/seattle-storm-jewell-loyd-wnba-record-2024-season-new-facility-off-season
Seattle Storm guard Jewell Loyd on what's in store for 2024 | KNKX Public Radio
May 22, 2024 - Four-time WNBA champion Seattle Storm are playing their 25th season this year, led by guard Jewell Loyd who recently spoke with KNKX Morning Edition host...
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https://www.knkx.org/travelclub/2025-06-13/sonoma-san-francisco-ca-fall-2025
Sonoma & San Francisco CA | Fall 2025 | KNKX Public Radio
Nov 7, 2025 - KNKX Travel Club went to Sonoma and San Francisco in the fall of 2025!
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https://www.knkx.org/2026-04-09/start-local-stay-curious-local-news-day
Start Local. Stay Curious. | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 9, 2026 - KNKX celebrates Local News Day, a national day of action reconnecting people with the trusted local journalism that keeps communities informed, connected, and...
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https://www.knkx.org/jazz/2026-04-06/regional-artists-celebrate-miles-davis-100
4 regional artists celebrate Miles Davis at 100 | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 7, 2026 - As the world marks what would have been Miles Davis' 100th birthday, NW jazz artists share how Davis' sparse and intentional musical approach shaped their own...
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https://www.knkx.org/leadership-circle
Leadership Circle | KNKX Public Radio
To deliver excellence in jazz, blues, and news with deep storytelling that inspires, informs, and connects our community.
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https://www.knkx.org/politics/2026-04-17/longtime-republican-of-quilcene-goes-independent-in-race-for-house-seat
Longtime Republican of Quilcene goes independent in race for House seat | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 17, 2026 - Marcia Kelbon announced her candidacy for the Washington State House to represent the 24th Legislative District in this year’s election.
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https://www.knkx.org/sports/2026-04-24/part-of-seattles-past-and-future-a-look-at-a-possible-sonics-return
Part of Seattle's past — and future? A look at a possible Sonics return | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 24, 2026 - The SuperSonics are closer than ever to returning to Seattle, 18 years after the NBA team was sold and moved to Oklahoma City.
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https://www.knkx.org/transportation/2025-03-07/southwest-wa-cities-spar-over-light-rail-funding-for-i-5-bridge-replacement
Southwest WA cities spar over light rail funding for I-5 bridge replacement | KNKX Public Radio
Mar 7, 2025 - Some officials worried this could be the ‘poison pill that stops the bridge.’
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https://www.knkx.org/business
Business | KNKX Public Radio
Business news and features from the Puget Sound region. Stay up-to-date with the latest business news and more.
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https://www.knkx.org/jazz/2026-04-23/centennial-jazz-musicians-pacific-northwest
Regional connections run deep for these centennial jazz artists | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 23, 2026 - April is Jazz Appreciation Month, the perfect time to explore the surprising connections jazz legends like John Coltrane and Ray Brown have to the Pacific...
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https://www.knkx.org/agriculture/2025-01-21/a-secret-weapon-in-agricultures-climate-fight-ants
A secret weapon in agriculture’s climate fight: Ants | KNKX Public Radio
Jan 21, 2025 - Ants — yes, ants — could protect apples, nuts, cocoa, and other beloved crops from disease and climate change.
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https://www.knkx.org/podcast/the-walk-home/2022-09-07/episode-1-two-seconds-of-audio
Episode 1: Two Seconds of Audio | KNKX Public Radio
Mar 7, 2024 - A recording changes the trajectory of Monèt’s life.
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https://www.knkx.org/youth-education/2021-02-18/as-remote-learning-drags-on-parents-search-for-answers-about-school-in-the-fall
As remote learning drags on, parents search for answers about school in the fall | KNKX Public Radio
Feb 22, 2021 - Kamari Johnson is 11 years old. She’s trying to make the best of remote school, including keeping up with orchestra class, which means playing violin at…
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https://www.knkx.org/studiosessions/2023-08-30/the-dylan-hayes-trio-goes-from-small-screen-to-studio-x
The Dylan Hayes trio goes from small screen to Studio X | KNKX Public Radio
Mar 1, 2024 - After helping celebrate the new KNKX Seattle studios on local TV, Dylan Hayes plays a studio session with his trio
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https://www.knkx.org/tacoma/2026-04-28/how-thea-foss-became-a-household-name-on-the-tacoma-waterfront
How Thea Foss became a household name on the Tacoma waterfront | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 28, 2026 - Thea Foss made an indelible mark on the Tacoma waterfront in 1889 when she started a tug company that still exists today. But efforts to remember her were slow...
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https://www.knkx.org/show/tree-of-jazz/2025-09-25/cornbread-blue-note-album-history-trumpeter-lee-morgan
'Cornbread' captures trumpeter Lee Morgan amid sonic and cultural shifts | KNKX Public Radio
Sep 25, 2025 - Recorded in 1965, Morgan's
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https://www.knkx.org/blues/2025-11-14/naked-truth-bluesman-tinsley-ellis-acoustic
'Naked Truth' reveals acoustic side of bluesman Tinsley Ellis | KNKX Public Radio
Nov 14, 2025 - Veteran blues musician Tinsley Ellis takes on new territory and strips down, delving into the acoustic blues traditions of Delta legends like Son House and...
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Staff | KNKX Public Radio
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https://www.knkx.org/environment/2026-04-04/widely-recyclable-starbucks-cup-still-landfill
Your ‘widely recyclable’ Starbucks cup is still trash | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 4, 2026 - A new label promises single-use cups are recyclable. But that doesn't mean they actually get recycled.
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https://www.knkx.org/podcast/studio-session-shorts/2026-04-28/saxophonist-vincent-herring-pop-jazz
Saxophonist Vincent Herring merges pop with jazz classics | KNKX Public Radio
Apr 28, 2026 - Alto saxophonist Vincent Herring heard jazz growing up, but he was more into pop music. With his Something Else! band, he blends the two styles into something...
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