91 Best Jazz Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

From Jazz masters of past and present to emerging new artists performing modern jazz and fusion.No smooth jazz here! more

Have you tried learning jazz piano before and felt frustrated? I created Jazz Piano School to provide a roadmap that would enable to learn jazz piano with ease and success. Learning jazz piano can be like navigating through a dark forest without light. In this podcast I will educate you using Jazz Piano School's learning category system of, Technique, Theory, Repertoire, and Improvisation. I also include interviews from well known jazz pianists such as Eric Reed, and provide analysis to solo's. Jazz Piano School is dedicated to bringing you the highest and most structured jazz piano education so that you may learn and progress with ease. Feel free to visit our website at jazzpianoschool.com for more! more

Join jazz aficionado Don Shor as he explores the diverse and fascinating world of jazz. Jazz After Dark spans the gamut, from roots in boogie-woogie, blues, and ragtime through traditional and straight-ahead jazz, soul jazz, bossa nova, and more.  more

The best hang in music. Jazz pianists Adam Maness and Peter Martin break down the greatest albums of all time, track-by-track. Like Thriller, Kid A, Songs In the Key of Life, Aja, and Voodoo. They use their deep knowledge of music theory to uncover the hidden qualities that make music work - harmony, groove, composition and production - while demonstrating at the keys and playing isolated stems. Then, watch them perform their favorite track with our in-house band: One shot, one take. You'll never hear music the same way again. A video podcast from Open Studio, the #1 online jazz education platform. more

Neon Jazz is a radio show and interview series created and distributed since 2011. Hatched & Hosted by Joe Dimino out of Kansas City, Missouri. The series has been Engineered and generously supported by John Christopher over thirteen years, hundreds of episodes and thousands of interviews. We celebrate the glory days right on into the innovations of modern players. The aim is to tell the rich story of jazz through the voice of the musician and provide an enticing kaleidoscope of sound and stories. We are always celebrating one of America's finest inventions .. Jazz. Dig in .. more

Best Smooth Jazz (BSJ) from London UK is a refreshingly 'chilled' Smooth Jazz radio show - all instrumental. Host Rod Lucas plays a 'cool' selection of new & familiar Smooth Jazz instrumentals. Easy listening Grooves with a Soul & R&B feel and Latin vibes. Jazz with fun feel. London's New Cool Smooth Jazz. Soul lovers will enjoy the grooves too. more

Weekly jazz lessons and advice packaged into a short, informative session. Lessons are designed for everyone from beginner to advanced musicians. more

Trumpeter Dave Douglas leads conversations with significant jazz artists on music, composition, improvisation, and concerts. Guests include Henry Threadgill, Miles Okazaki, and Jon Irabagon, among others. Presented by Douglas' music company Greenleaf Music. All these episodes can be found at Greenleaf Music: greenleafmusic.com more

Rob Cope and Tara Minton bring you The Jazz Podcast, in conversation with musicians from around the world. We love stories of how people get into playing music and what keeps them going. We hope you enjoy our collection. Hosted by Rob Cope and Tara Minton. We are proudly sponsored by Crown Lane Studio. https://www.crownlanestudio.co.uk/ more

Smooth Grooves of Jazz Funk Soul and Smooth Jazz with life experiences.

An Irishman and American walk into a bar...Two obsessed foreigners share the stories behind their pseudo-religious pilgrimage around the unique beauty of Japan's hidden world of jazz bars and coffee houses, documented on www.tokyojazzjoints.com and in the Tokyo Jazz Joints photobook published in 2023. more

The Dr. Jazz Podcast is not for the faint of heart. All kidding aside This is just me spinning some of my favorite jazz tracks and sharing them with you. Check it out - - - it'll make ya feel better! more

Host Mitch Goldman and his musician-guest explore rare archival recordings of one of the guest's favorite artists. more

Jazz is a conversation — and that's what The Late Set is all about. Nate Chinen and Josh Jackson convene every two weeks for straight talk and in-depth interviews with featured guests. Just like a hang at the end of the gig, in the back of the club, it's direct, unfiltered and illuminating, revealing the music and its culture in a deeper light. more

A Series of Interviews

The Jazz Session is the original jazz interview podcast. Started in 2007, it focuses on in-depth conversations with jazz musicians. The show is hosted by Jason Crane. more

Podcast of a jazz radio show that airs live on WRFR.org on the first 3 Fridays of the month 9-11am. Featuring the music of drummer, composer & bandleader Paul Motian. There are also readings from his autobiography, interviews and liner notes. Visit my blog for more info: www.jazzcloset.blogspot.com. more

Where you and I discover jazz together!

What inspires the people who inspire you? How do creative people create? Each week on Judy Carmichael's Jazz Inspired, Grammy-Nominated jazz pianist Judy Carmichael explores these questions with celebrated creative artists who love jazz. A wide range of talents — everyone from Billy Joel to Seth MacFarlane — discuss their creative process and how jazz inspires them. They share their favorite recordings as well as insight into their life and art. more

Upright Citizens is the podcast where two professional bassists - Bob DeBoo and Reuben Rogers - talk music from the bottom up. Every episode breaks down a real technique, a real recording, or a real story from a career on the road and in the studio, so you walk away with something you can actually put into your hands that day. Expect deep dives on walking bass lines, swing, groove, and tone, interviews with legendary artists, road stories that are actually funny, and straight talk on practicing and listening better. Whether you play upright, electric, or just love the low end, this is where two bass nerds figure it out. New episodes monthly, in audio and video. more

Conversations about the all-time jazz legends from local jazz legends Gunnar Biggs, Keith Bishop, Joey Carano, Leonard Thompson, and Bob Weller. Soak in their stories and expertise as they prep for their Sunday night shows at St. Michael's-by-the-Sea in Carlsbad, California. more

Tom Tallman hosts two hours of jazz favorites.

A podcast introducing aspiring Jazz Pianists to essential Jazz Piano Skills. Professional Jazz Piano Lessons by Dr. Bob Lawrence, President The Dallas School of Music more

The OK Jazz Podcast features an eclectic selection of Jazz, Soul, World Music and a lot more genres! With plenty new releases and old classics, it is hosted by Mr. OK Jazz of kol-radio.com and tokyojazzsite.com, Also check his sister podcast Tokyo Jazz Joints about the great photo project documenting jazz spots all around Japan! more

CiTR is proud to present one of the best jazz shows in Vancouver. It has been hosted by notable jazz musician Gavin Walker since 1984. He features Jazz music that is respectful of its tradition and influential to the future. Every 11 o clock an album or an artist is featured and explored in depth. Walker's extensive knowledge and hands-on experience as a jazz player has made this show one of the most listened to in its genre. more

A wide variety of Smooth Jazz, Contemporary, Easy Listening, Fusion, Instrumental and Vocal Jazz from around the world featuring both major and indie label artists. 'The Best Podcast on the Internet'. RSSVERIFY more

Two strikingly handsome middle-aged men get together every other week to discuss jazz in depth. Irreverent, irascible, engaged. more

The Smooth Jazz Weekend is a nationally syndicated radio show that focuses on contemporary jazz featuring indie artists and MORE. The purpose of this show is to promote and introduce to jazz lovers, fans and listeners some of the BEST indie jazz music you will find period. The Smooth Jazz Weekend is NOT your typical Jazz radio show. Our format will include entertainment, information and inspiration. We invite you to spend your weekends with us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

KNKX Studio Sessions are recorded and produced live in our Seattle studios, featuring today's finest jazz and blues musicians. These sessions are made possible by the support of KNKX's dedicated community of listeners. more

Host and award-winning journalist Angélika Beener and special guests thoughtfully examine a curated selection of landmark albums celebrating milestone anniversaries. more

Reflections on the many facets of the world of Duke Ellington, sometimes referred to as 'Ellingtonia.'

On a mission to rescue jazz radio from the blahs! Celebrating Jazz Culture with news, views and inspiration for your daily walk and not to mention plenty of this music we so lovingly call JAZZ! Each episode is expertly blended and intended to give 'Young Jazz Lovers' more of what they're Jazzin' for! New episodes post regularly. Listen, subscribe and fall in love with Jazz Radio all over again. We gonna keep Jazzism rocking until the cops come knocking. more

Two seasoned musicians and long-time friends discuss the most prominent classic jazz albums in addition to reviewing new and modern albums and artists. Join KC-based saxophonist Max Levy and Organist Dwain Gunnels as they take a deep dive into jazz albums of all different shapes and sizes. more

In-Depth Coverage of the Atlanta Jazz Scene - Present and Past

An audio companion to the Canadian music website Rhythm Changes, hosted out of Vancouver by two musicians: guitarist Chris Fraser (the primary host since 2024) and Will Chernoff (who created the show in 2021 and continues as an alternate host). Get to know the people and projects of our music scene in this guest-driven interview show. Keep up with the community, discover new artists, and catch busy musicians as they reflect on interesting times. RCP: a home for creative, improvising, local music people. more

This is a jazz world!

Keeping up with the Jazz world, Leander Young, carries out authentic conversions with and about musicians. Make sure to subscribe, leave a comment, and rating. Connect with us on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook @improvexchange #improvexchange www.improvexchange.com more

Now in its fifteenth year, SoulandJazz.com is an internet-based music service and platform that represents the genres of Soul and Jazz from across nine decades.Working alongside independent artists, major record labels and international brands, we create free-to-stream programming, record label Showcases and in the Member's Lounge, 3,342 downloadable shows delivered in Lossless Audio.We're listened to in over 40 countries and as we move towards 2024, continue to develop our AV presence via SoulandJazz.TV, embracing delivery in 4K UHD, Dolby Vision.Atmos as well as productions in 8K/360 VR.We opened the now Dolby Certified AMP Bournemouth production studio in 2021 with an emphasis on delivering ground-breaking Dolby Atmos mixing services. In 2022 we became an official supplier to the Universal Music Group as part of their official Mixers List.SoulandJazz.com Limited is affiliated with PRS for Music: Licence Reference: LE-0028439 . more

Podcast by Bruce Spiegel

Atlanta-based jazz pianist Joe Alterman expresses his deep appreciation of jazz and swing in his performances and compositions. Now he shares that love of jazz on The Upside of Jazz , celebrating the legendary performers of jazz and exploring what makes the music so timeless and endearing to listeners. more

A Peabody Award-winning documentary series chronicling the people, places, and themes of jazz. Combining interviews, archival recordings, music, and narration by singer Nancy Wilson, each program tells an informative and sometimes gripping story that celebrates our uniquely American art form and the people who make it. more

Geoff Gascoyne chats to big-name (and upcoming) jazz soloists as they pick and play their favourite jazz standards and talk about their jazz lives. A mix of candid discussion, technical insights and spontaneous improvisation, this weekly podcast is a must-listen for everyone that loves jazz. Geoff is a renowned jazz bass player and prolific composer and producer with credits on over 100 albums and a book of contacts to die for! He is also executive producer of the best-selling Quartet jazz standards play-along app series for iOS.  more

An archive of jazz radio programs focused on intensive in-depth looks at great themes from jazz history. Winner of the Jazz Journalist Association Award for Career Excellence, Sid has been broadcasting for over 40 years on WKCR-FM, NYC. He was also voted 'Best Jazz DJ' by the Village Voice in its 2008 Best Of NY Issue. Browse the dozens of episodes by scrolling down on this page. Or for an artists' index, copy this address into your browser: gonesounds.weeblysite.com/ more

Hosted by Noah Preminger, Jazz Language is a podcast exploring the voices shaping modern jazz through conversation, process, and perspective.Jazz Language is a Chill Tone Records podcast. more

Interviews, performances, and special programming from Jazz88. Hear us live at 88.5 FM in the Twin Cities!

LINER NOTES- a podcast that provides jazz artists with a platform to speak about their process while giving the listener a window into the human being behind the music. Hosted by saxophonist David Bixler. more

Early jazz and commentary. Substack: kevinmclaughlin.substack.com Donate: https://www.patreon.com/c/AttheJazzBandBall more

JazzrockTV is a high quality Video Podcast about the great world of Jazzrock and Fusion music. Live performances, interviews and stories with all the stars. Also see great concert coverages and reports about top live events. more

The Sounds of Brooklyn and Beyond is a weekly bilingual radio show hosted by keyboardist Erik Deutsch (with translations by Sara Valenzuela). Broadcast in Jalisco, Mexico, each episode focuses on new and vintage cutting edge jazz music from Erik's circle of friends and personal collection. more

The Body Electric Podcast is hosted by jazz guitarist Nathan Hiltz and features musician to musician in interviews. The show airs Thursdays. We play a few duets and discuss where they come from musically and what they've been focusing on lately. more

Jazz has never stood still during its 100-plus-year-history, and now is no exception. The world of jazz has many vibrant voices to carry it forward on its evolution. At 'The Future of Jazz,' we talk to those who play and present jazz as we take a glimpse at some of the roads the music will be traveling down in the coming years. Joining 'The Future of Jazz' are Harry Schnipper (owner of Washington D.C. jazz club Blues Alley and Executive Director of Blues Alley Jazz Society), Ray Obiedo (guitarist, composer and bandleader), Jihee Heo (pianist, composer and bandleader), Cory Weeds (saxophonist, bandleader and president of Cellar Music), and others. Please join us for one and all of the episodes, and on behalf of 'Jazz Now' radio host Ed Smith and his fellow jazz lover, Russ Naymark, we look forward to having you join us. more

In this podcast, Jazz History professor, biographer, musician, and popular podcaster Jay Sweet will help guide you through the tunes included in the Jazz Real Book. For decades, this book (often called 'The Jazz Bible') has been a resource for jazz musicians looking to learn jazz standards and repertoire. This podcast will discuss essential recordings and details associated with the songs in the Jazz Real Book, the musicians who created the material, and the recordings that inspire jazz musicians and fans worldwide. more

This is where you'll hear conversations and the backstory about everything that's Jazz. Topics we'll explore include it all…artist profiles, the next generation, educators, festivals, venues, producers, photographers, painters, broadcasters, writers, even food and recipes from some of your favorite musicians. more

Today's greatest cutting edge musicians discussing their improvisation, harmony, composition, practice methods, career advice, and more. Hosted by Noah Kellman. more

A weekly survey highlighting the top Jazz albums within the Traditional and Contemporary jazz genres, based on national jazz chart movement, listener feedback and local radio airplay. Hosted by Marcellus 'The Bassman' Shepard and Kyle LaRue. more

The Hot Box covers the best in Irish recorded jazz, set it in the wider context of the international language that is jazz. more

American Grooves Radio Hour, hosted by filmmaker and collector Joe Lauro, takes you on a deep dive into the music of pre-World War II America. It focuses on the Jazz, pioneering Blues, early Country, Gospel, Vaudeville and World Music which was being performed on the streets and in the taverns and nightclubs of pre-1935 America. ONLY original 78 rpm records from Joe's world-renowned archive and the libraries of other notable collectors will be played. There will also be stories from the first generation of record collecting as well as backgrounds and information on the records and the artists. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support (https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/american-grooves-hour/support) more

Strictly Jazz Sounds (SJS) features the finest legacy and contemporary jazz musicians and beyond. Every episode will feature an in-depth interview with current jazz musicians and their music, or jazz music producers, music critics and writers and jazz music venue owners/operators. SJS is about all things jazz. Host Steve Braunginn was on the air 20+ years for WORT89.9-FM. more

The 95bFM Jazz Show - drawing on the music that influenced jazz, the music that became jazz, and the music that jazz became. A must-listen for jazz enthusiasts and music lovers alike, with Blind Mango Chutney, Miss Dom, Def Jim, Frances Chan or Dr. Mark Baynes. Sundays from midday. more

If you love music join NYC guitar artist Lou Volpe on his weekly podcast. The 'Jazz Cast' will feature interviews from industry insiders, tips on guitar technique (solo style and with a group), composition, some interesting stories about performing and recording with various musical artists and of course Lou's jazz music. more

Your home for jazz in all its forms. Broadcasting from Toronto to the world. #DiscoverMusic

It's the best in live jazz from Cleveland's premiere jazz venue.The Bop Stop at The Music Settlement is Cleveland's premier listening room: an intimate, acoustically pristine performance venue with sweeping views of Lake Erie. WINNER of All About Jazz's 'Top Jazz Club In The United States' 2019WINNER of Cleveland Hot List's 'Best Jazz And Blues' 2017, 2018, 2020WINNER of Scene Magazine's 'Best of Cleveland: BEST JAZZ CLUB' 2015, 2016WINNER of the FOX 8 BUZZ LIST 'Nightlife Spots' category, 2014 more

The Jazz Suite is a podcast that is solely focused on jazz, all types of jazz for classic jazz to experimental jazz. If the music can be considered jazz then you could hear it on The Jazz Suite this podcast is especially devoted to Independent and Indie jazz artists. God blessed me to create this podcast and I do my best to follow what God has planned for me. If you look in the vast see of music that is on the net and what record companies are doing with there music departments you see that the outlet or window for different music other than what can sell right now and what is hot! Is closing fast and The Jazz Suite hopes to keep that from happening now some one might say we have smooth Jazz stations and they have there place. I just wish to hear what my mother played on the stereo Sunday Mornings which gave me a peace that only God can give. Now back to the purpose of the podcast Jazz is the one music segment that is not fully represented on the internet enough so instead of complaining I was blessed to create change in this ever changing world of music. I hope you enjoy the music that I'm blessed to play and pick as well as the artists that create it and give there permission for me to play it. This is a dream come true I can actually do what I've wanted to do as kid growing up and people actually like it. Thank you all!!!! And please keep listening!!!!!!!!! 'This is a podcast dedicated to Jazz played by Independent and Indie artist the music that major labels miss. It is guaranteed you will here music that you never heard before.' Sincerely, Norvell Molex Jr. The Jazz Suite more

Nick Tomalin snd Simon Whiteside host a variety of podcasts about jazz .From the short vignettes of two pianist, five minutes, one podcast through to the Two pianist, Five Podcasts, One subject an in depth look at the life work and piano stylings of single pianists. So far Sonny Clark and Kenny Drew have been covered. more

Music for the mature mind: Mike and Russ discuss recent classical and jazz releases with audio samples from their secret mountain lair in Japan. You'll find something new to listen to each week with complete release info and streaming links to Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, and Deezer. We've discussed more than 1,600 recordings in our episodes so far! more

A show where we introduce jazz to anyone who is curious about it or who thinks of jazz as boring or too serious. Welcome to The New Jazz Listener ! Hosted by jazz vocalist, changamiré, and photographer, Marvin Anani, each episode features a special guest who brings incredible music they think you must hear, especially if you are new to jazz. Learn more at NewJazzListener.com . -- Please Note: Our website is optimized for mobile devices. On computers, view the site in its own browser window and not alongside other tabs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Exploring the highways and byways of Classic Recorded Jazz - from the Ragtime era to the day before yesterday!

Learn about the music genre of America from one of its experts: award-winning journalist, media executive and jazz collector Al Perlman. Each week, join Al as he peruses his extensive Jazz vinyl collection and shares a selection of famed classics, obscure gems, and everything in between. more

Jazz Today

Traditional Jazz Podcast

If you love contemporary jazz or just love good music, then the Fresh Coast Jazz Backstage Podcast is worth a listen! Fresh Coast Jazz Backstage will give listeners a peek behind the scenes at the lives and music of their favorite contemporary jazz artists. Think of it as a light-hearted 'Inside the Actor's Studio' meets 'Tales from the Tour Bus.' Each episode will explore the who and what that have made your favorite artists your favorite artists. The podcast will also showcase fun features like: 'Bout It or Doubt It', where the artists will share things they like and things they just aren't feeling! Fresh Coast Jazz Backstage is hosted by Carl Brown, a long-time contemporary jazz fan and the promoter of the Fresh Coast Jazz Festival. more

Return To Vinyls Podcast focuses on what makes the great music that we love from Jazz, Soul and R&B artists and the stories behind the creation and the creators. As a working visual artist and retired professor in Art, Journalism and Liberal Studies host and creator David Husom has spent his life surrounded by creative people in the arts. He brings that perspective of the creative process. The podcast goes beyond just music—looking at the process and work that goes behind creating music and art and the history of the music industry. It is much more than just another record review podcast more

The Smooth Jazz Kitchen, a mix of Contemporary Jazz & R'N'B/Neo Soul, are shows released here on Wednesdays. It can be heard on several internet stations including Radio Indie International Network, Pulse International, WNJL.com Radio, Diamond Radio UK, SOJazzy Radio, Obsession Digital Radio, The Yosemite Breeze & Radio RapTz. more

Jazz, Just The Way We Like it is a weekly podcast series discussing and playing those jazz classic songs of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Discussing jazz, politics, and social issues. more

Lift The Bandstand

David Bassin hosts a weekly two-hour set of beats, rhythm & sound, featuring the latest jazz, soul, & global grooves. Now in its 26th year, FreeFall, airs on KXSF-102.5-FM/KXSF.FM in San Francisco, Tuesdays 10am-noon, and is heard in over 80 countries. more

Talking Jazz features conversations, stories, insights, and guided listening with today's jazz creators hosted by pianist, composer, author, and educator Monika Herzig. To stay updated on the latest episodes, subscribe and follow Talking Jazz on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! more

Meet John Redman - I'm a lover of all music genres, but since my childhood I have retained a greater feeling for easy listening jazz after being introduced to it by my mother. I have a large collection of music on CD covering music by big bands, smaller groups, solo artists and vocalists, and I introduce these into my programme of 'Easy Jazz' on Radio Kidnappers. As a musician, vocalist, and broadcaster, I enjoy playing, performing, and bringing to air great music that has wonderful melody lines and superb lyrics. I warmly invite you to join me every Friday morning for a feast of the very best jazz. And for the benefit of nocturnal wide-awake jazz enthusiasts in New Zealand, the programme is repeated at 3am Sundays (NZ time). This may also suit overseas listeners who can then listen at a time more convenient to them (eg Saturday afternoon in the UK, Saturday morning in the USA). I would love to hear any feedback or suggestions from listeners, feel free to ring me during the show on a Friday morning if you would like to request a song. John R. more

Hosted by Pamela Black, the Weekend Smooth Jazz Countdown delivers the Top 20 smooth jazz songs of the week from 91.5 Jazz & More KUNV — the best smooth jazz station in America. Broadcasting from Las Vegas, this weekly jazz radio show features the hottest smooth jazz hits, rising artists, and fan-favorite tracks shaping today's sound.Each episode blends expert commentary, artist spotlights, and curated music selections, making it a must-listen for fans of jazz music conversations, live music interviews, classic jazz radio, and modern smooth jazz playlists. Whether you're discovering new artists or enjoying familiar favorites, this countdown captures the pulse of the smooth jazz scene.Produced by Jason Beatty and recorded at the KUNV studios on the campus of UNLV, just minutes from the Las Vegas Strip.🎧 Subscribe for weekly episodes featuring the latest in smooth jazz, live music talk show energy, and premium jazz radio programming. more

JazznewbloodTAPES is jazznewblood.org new radio/podcast show produced and presented by Patricia Pascal. The purpose of it is to focus on the start of everything. New music from young talent, first albums, first singles, first EP´s featuring music from around the World with a focus on the UK scene. Also LIVE performances and retrieving debut albums from our favourite Jazz legends, released in their youth. more

The Jazz Journalists Association is a membership organization founded in 1986. We promote the creation and dissemination of accurate, ethical, informed journalism on all jazz's genres, and encourage innovative use of media to spur the growth, development and education of audiences for jazz. Public programs include Seeing Jazz Photography Master Classes, The Buzz podcast, celebrations of Jazz Heroes and Jazz Awards, and the website JJANews.org. Theme 'Big Vic' composed by John Michaels Featuring Makaya McCraven Geoff Vidaland Mark Dunlap recorded by Doug Hewitt. Podcast edited by Wiz Petta. more

Welcome to WUSF Studio Sessions, a jazz podcast featuring intimate performances from talented Florida jazz musicians. Recorded live at the WUSF Performance Studio in Tampa, Florida, this series showcases a diverse range of sounds and styles from all eras and subgenres of jazz music. more

Where Music Dances with Mystery - with co-hosts Bill Carter and Jeff Kellam

In honor of America's 250th birthday, WUCF Jazz explores the 100 plus years of America's 'classical music' JAZZ and illustrates how jazz is a part of the American story. In this narrative style broadcast and digital series, the listeners take the spotlight by giving voice to what jazz means to them. The series highlights Jazz's timeless artists and songs that have gifted America's original musical style to the world. Starting Tuesday, January 6, the 26-week series will feature a new episode each week that will air multiple times each week on 89.9 FM in the Orlando area, and the most recent installment will be available weekly on this page, more

AJM President Ian Rutherford guides us on a journey. He introduces the music of a series of pianists from our wonderful collection of Australian jazz. more

The New Jazz Archive (TNJA) is more than just a podcast—it's an invitation to step into the heart of jazz, a uniquely American art form. Hosted by jazz composer and musician Jeff Haas, each episode takes you on a journey through the stories, sounds, and people that have shaped jazz, from its earliest moments to its lasting influence today. With vivid anecdotes and interviews, TNJA uncovers the untold stories behind the music, bringing to life the voices and experiences that define the genre. Whether you're a longtime listener or just discovering jazz, TNJA offers a front-row seat to the rich cultural tapestry that jazz weaves into American life, celebrating the innovation, freedom, and expression that continue to define this extraordinary art form. more

Since 2005, KNKX's School of Jazz has provided mentorship, learning and performance opportunities to Western Washington middle school, high school and college jazz students. A cornerstone of the station's signature community outreach program, it has directly impacted thousands of jazz students, band directors and professional musicians. more