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The 2020 police killing of Manuel "Manny" Ellis, a Black man in Tacoma, brought a reckoning to Washington State and has set up what promises to be one of the highest-profile trials in Pacific Northwest history. The story is profiled in a new podcast, The Walk Home, produced by KNKX News and The Seattle Times.
Transmission is a podcast about life at the heart of an epidemic. As the nation copes with the unfolding Coronavirus pandemic, hear what it’s like in the Pacific Northwest, at the vanguard of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Jazz Northwest, produced by Jim Wilke, focuses on the regional jazz scene from Portland to Vancouver, B.C. Albums by the best resident musicians from Seattle, Portland and Vancouver are featured, and the program also includes news about the best places to go for live jazz in the region. In addition, Jim goes "on location" to concerts, clubs and jazz festivals to record performances by resident and visiting artists for playback on Jazz Northwest. These one-of-a-kind recordings are available n ...
Homelessness on the West Coast is rising to crisis levels at a time of historic economic growth and prosperity. Why? KNKX Public Radio and The Seattle Times' Project Homeless spent one year in a city that’s grappling with homelessness. What’s it like to live outside for months on end? What’s it like when tents come to your neighborhood? What new solutions can city leaders find? This is Outsiders.
McNeil Island in South Puget Sound is the Alcatraz you've never heard of. The now-abandoned prison on McNeil operated for 136 years. Today, the island is home to the Special Commitment Center, which houses Washington state's "sexually violent predators." A collaboration between KNKX and the Washington State Historical Society, Forgotten Prison tells the stories of inmates, guards, and children who grew up on the island. The history of this forgotten place can tell us a lot about how and why ...
Covering all the major professional sports teams in Seattle as well as the University of Washington and Washington State University. Kirsten and Art also talk about the business of sports, such as the proposal to build a new arena in Seattle. Thiel offers a unique and informed perspective to listeners. His philosophy for his commentary on KNKX is to give the casual sports fan "enough information to be interesting at a party."
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Saxophonists of the PNW featured on Jazz Northwest
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Music from Hadley Caliman, Pete Christlieb, Mark Lewis and more. Plus music from Emerald City Nights: Live At The Penthouse from Ahmad Jamal.By Jim Wilke
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Part 2 of SRJO plays Mingus on Jazz Northwest
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Also on this week's show, The Cookers, Frank Kohl & John Stowell, Kelley Johnson, and Kelby MacNayr's Quintet from Victoria, B.C.By Jim Wilke
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SRJO's Charles Mingus concert highlights on Jazz Northwest
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Seattle Repertory Jazz Orchestra Artistic Director Michael Brockman selected a program representing Mingus' range as a composer from blues-based ballads to fiery bop burners.By Jim Wilke
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Wes Montgomery centennial observed on Jazz Northwest
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Also on this week's show, Alex Dugdale, Seattle Women's Jazz Orchestra, the Dave Peck Trio and more.By Jim Wilke
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More music from Maria Schneider on Jazz Northwest
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Also on this week’s show, selections from Tall & Small and David Lee Joyner Trio, Jovino Santos Neto, and Brad Turner Quintet among othersBy Jim Wilke
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Maria Schneider Orchestra's The Thompson Fields on Jazz Northwest
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Schneider's album "The Thompson Fields" will be showcased. Also on the show, selections by Milt Kleeb Dectet, Scenes, Primo Kim and more.By Jim Wilke
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Music from Vancouver, B.C to Portland with Jay Thomas, Jessica Willams and more
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We crisscross the Pacific Northwest this week featuring local musicians and more music from Ahmad Jamal Trio at The Penthouse.By Jim Wilke
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Ernestine Anderson at The Penthouse plus music from Tall & Small
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This week features music from Ernestine Anderson, a recent release by Tall & Small and an unreleased studio recording by the duo of Fred Radke and Primo Kim.By Jim Wilke
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Pianist Gene Argel's 'Luminescent' plus music from Cory Weeds and Tom Collier
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Stretching our focus on Pacific Northwest artists just a bit, we open this show with pianist Gene Argel, who began his career in Washington, but has been a resident of Hawaii since 1982. His album "Luminescent" features regional musicians Jay Thomas, Chuck Deardorf and Mark Ivester.By Jim Wilke
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Tall & Small's latest album "Five Friends" and music from Jovino Santos Neto and more
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Also on this show, Jay Thomas Quartet at Seattle Art Museum, a harmonically rich composition by Ben Plummer, Portland singer Rebecca Kilgore and others.By Jim Wilke
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New music from Scenes and more from Ahmad Jamal
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New music from quartet Scenes, recorded live at the Earshot Jazz Festival. Other artists featured this week include The Ahmad Jamal Trio, Kelley Johnson, Jim Knapp Orchestra and more.
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Update: A Test Run for Police Accountability
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Pierce County’s most powerful law enforcement officer, Sheriff Ed Troyer, has been acquitted of criminal charges of false reporting. His trial offers a preview of what’s to come.By Kari Plog, Mayowa Aina, Will James
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Update: Officer Timothy Rankine's History
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An instance from Officer Timothy Rankine's past brings new context to the events of the night Manny Ellis was killed.By Will James, Kari Plog, Mayowa Aina
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Music from PJ Perry, Ahmad Jamal Trio and unusual arrangements of holiday music
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On our last Jazz Northwest before Christmas, we'll feature some unusual arrangements of seasonal songs and carols and new music from PJ Perry and Ahmad Jamal Trio.By Jim Wilke
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New music from Tall & Small and Ahmad Jamal Trio Live At The Penthouse
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This week on Jazz Northwest we feature new albums from Tall & Small and Ahmad Jamal Trio and showcase some holiday favorites by Northwest musicians.By Jim Wilke
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David Lee Joyner's new album premieres on Jazz Northwest
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Pianist and composer David Lee Joyner's latest album, featuring two original compositions alongside his trio, will premiere on this week's episode of Jazz Northwest. The trio has backed other musicians, but this time Joyner is "Up Front" with his compositions and trio.By Jim Wilke
Manny’s death led to sweeping reform, but what really changed?By Mayowa Aina, Kari Plog, Will James
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Performances by Bill Anschell, The Roosevelt Jazz Band, Kelly Eisenhour and more
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On today's episode of Jazz Northwest, we'll preview some upcoming performances by Bill Anschell, The Roosevelt Jazz Band, Kelly Eisenhour, Brent Jensen and Ben Thomas. Also featured this week, a jazz classic by Warren Rand and Dave Frishberg and two songs by the late Joni Metcalf.By Jim Wilke
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Remembering pianist and educator Joni Metcalf
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One of the major personalities on the Seattle jazz scene from the '50s through the '80s, Joni Metcalf was a pianist, singer, composer and teacher. Metcalf passed away earlier this month at age 91. We'll remember her singing, playing piano and performing some of her original music on this episode of Jazz Northwest.…
A community grapples with the fallout from Manny's case — and the movement that surrounds it.By Kari Plog, Mayowa Aina, Will James
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Ernestine Anderson birthday remembered on Jazz Northwest
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Ernestine Anderson made her home in Seattle and the city gladly claimed the world renown singer as her own. Although she passed in 2016, she is fondly remembered around her November birthday by her many friends and fans. Accordingly, Jazz Northwest will feature a couple of her songs that illustrate her range on this week's show.…
It's past being controversial by now, but the first "Jazz and Strings" albums were not always warmly received. Some regarded it as "selling out" to commercial interests, but in many cases, it was the artists themselves who fought for the opportunity to record with a string orchestra - think Nat King Cole, Charlie Parker, and Billie Holiday.…
A critical decision changes Manny's case, and a new story of his death emerges.By Kari Plog, Mayowa Aina, Will James
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Owen Broder plays Johnny Hodges and other Earshot Jazz highlights
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Portland based Owen Broder brings his group to the Earshot Jazz Festival next Thursday at The Royal Room. The Portland-based Broder teaches at Portland State University and Pacific University. His new album celebrating Ellington's great lead altoist Johnny Hodges will be featured in two selections on this episode of Jazz Northwest.…
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New album from Melody Diachun debuts on Jazz Northwest
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Diachun hails from Nelson, British Columbia and is often heard performing in Vancouver, B.C. and Victoria, B.C. The new album features twelve songs by Sting and was recorded this earlier this year in Vancouver. "Russians," dating from the Cold War years, is included for its sense of timeliness again.…
Four Tacoma police officers each had their own journeys to 96th and Ainsworth. And so did the department they worked for.By Kari Plog, Mayowa Aina, Will James
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Remembering Chuck Deardorf on Jazz Northwest
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Chuck Deardorf passed last Sunday at the age of 68 cue to complications from COVID-19. He was an active and versatile bassist as well as an educator and administrator. He had headed the jazz program at Cornish College and was on the faculty of Jazz Port Townsend workshops.By Jim Wilke
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Casey MacGill's new album "Love Letters" and the 2022 Earshot Jazz Festival
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Jim Wilke debuts singer and songwriter Casey MacGill's new album "Love Letters." We also hear a selection of the Earshot Jazz Festival featuring artists Alex Dugdale, Johnaye Kendrick and Kurt Rosenwinkel.By Jim Wilke
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'Management delivered.' The Mariners begin first playoffs in 21 years
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The Seattle Mariners begin their first playoff series in 21 years Friday afternoon. They play the Blue Jays in a best-of-three American League Wild Card series - with all games taking place in Toronto.By Kirsten Kendrick
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Overton Berry, Diane Schuur and Tammy Burdett featured on Jazz Northwest
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Pianist Overton Berry was a popular figure on the Seattle music scene for over 50 years. Diane Schuur, Bruce Phares and other friends pay tribute to the late pianist in the opening concert of this year's Earshot Jazz Festival.By Jim Wilke
Manny’s walk home ended at 96th and Ainsworth. It started 33 years earlier.By Kari Plog, Mayowa Aina, Will James
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Terell Stafford All-Stars featured in final concert from Jazz Port Townsend 2022
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The concluding evening concert from this year's Jazz Port Townsend will air this week on Jazz Northwest. This concert brought together eight renown jazz musicians who were also on the faculty of the Jazz Workshop which preceded the festival the last week of July.By Jim Wilke
Investigators finish their probe into Manny’s death. Then, a revelation.By Kari Plog, Mayowa Aina, Will James
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New releases from Canadian bassist Neil Swainson and Seattle trumpeter Thomas Marriott
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Also on this week's show, a modern classic from Ralph Towner and Denney Goodhew to mark the last weekend of Summer. Songs featuring singers Kelley Johnson, Nancy Erickson and more.By Jim Wilke
In the stillness of the pandemic, Monèt hunts down crucial information.By Kari Plog, Mayowa Aina, Will James
KNKX Public Radio and The Seattle Times want to share a new podcast: The Walk Home. Listen to the first episode here. To get new episodes as they come out, look for The Walk Home wherever you get your podcasts or visit thewalkhomepodcast.org.By Will James
KNKX Public Radio and The Seattle Times want to share a new podcast: The Walk Home. Listen to the first episode here. To get new episodes as they come out, look for The Walk Home wherever you get your podcasts or visit thewalkhomepodcast.org.By Will James
KNKX Public Radio and The Seattle Times want to share a new podcast: The Walk Home. Listen to the first episode here. To get new episodes as they come out, look for The Walk Home wherever you get your podcasts or visit thewalkhomepodcast.org.
A recording changes the trajectory of Monèt’s life.By Kari Plog, Mayowa Aina, Will James
On the night of March 3, 2020 — three months before George Floyd was murdered — Manny Ellis encountered police while walking home in Tacoma, Washington. He died on that dark street corner. Officers say it was an accident brought on by Manny himself. The story almost ended there. Introducing a new podcast, The Walk Home, produced by KNKX News and Th…
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Seahawks' 'smart' draft selections offer hope to fans in new era
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The Seattle Seahawks added nine players in the NFL draft that wrapped up over the weekend. But none was a quarterback to replace Russell Wilson, who was traded to the Denver Broncos in the offseason.By Kirsten Kendrick
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With a rookie phenom on the roster, is this the year the Mariners finally return to the playoffs?
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After barely missing the playoffs last year, the Seattle Mariners' season of high expectations begins Friday in Minnesota. Seattle Mariners rookie phenom Julio Rodriguez is on the Opening Day roster.By Kirsten Kendrick
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Departure of Seahawks QB Russell Wilson worthy of return of KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel
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The Seattle Seahawks' blockbuster trade of quarterback Russell Wilson this week was enough to bring back former KNKX sports commentator Art Thiel.By Kirsten Kendrick
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'It's not goodbye; it's see you later': Art Thiel ends weekly sports commentaries on KNKX after 15+ years
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For more than 15 years on KNKX, Art Thiel has been musing about sports in weekly conversations with Morning Edition host Kirsten Kendrick. That is changing after this week. Art sat down with Kirsten to talk about his big announcement.By Kirsten Kendrick
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LA Rams receiver Cooper Kupp among Super Bowl players with ties to Washington
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The Super Bowl takes place on Sunday. The NFC-champion Los Angeles Rams play the AFC-champion Cincinnati Bengals. There are some storylines — and players — for local fans to follow.By Kirsten Kendrick
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Seattle Storm signs key free agents, poised to go for it all in newly revamped home
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The Seattle Storm this week locked up their top three players for the 2022 season. It's a season that has them returning to their revamped home: Climate Pledge Arena.By Kirsten Kendrick
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The spotlight is on Gonzaga men's basketball in more ways than one this season
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Washington's Gonzaga Bulldogs are again atop the men's college basketball world. They're No. 1 in the coaches' poll and No. 2 in The Associated Press poll. But the program has also received some unwanted attention recently.By Kirsten Kendrick
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Seahawks defensive captain Bobby Wagner among big question marks in team's offseason
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Following a disappointing 2021 season, the Seattle Seahawks will have an offseason full of change.By Kirsten Kendrick
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Can the Seahawks find a balance in the offseason to return to playoffs? Pete Carroll, Russell Wilson play a big role
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After their first losing season in the time of head coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson, the Seattle Seahawks are spectators this weekend, as the NFL playoffs begin.By Kirsten Kendrick
