Jazz
Latest Stories
Theon Cross, destined to put some respect on the tuba’s name
Theon Cross, the tubaist from Sons of Kemet, is taking his musical journey into the next phase. KMHD caught up with Cross at Pickathon 2022, just before he set out on a solo tour in the states. Cross believes his sound and energy can bring joy and at the same time honor those who came before him.
A conversation with Brown Calculus
Brown Calculus talks about their history as a duo, and their performance with the PJCE.
The A.M. Bridge with Meg Samples
The A.M. Bridge is with you every Monday through Friday, adding swing and soul to your late morning hours.
First Light with Bryson Wallace
Starting your weekend the right way, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday live on KMHD.
Day Dreaming with Bri Richards
Keeping your weekend high on energy and love, from 3p.m. to 6p.m. Saturday and Sunday, live at KMHD.

How the late jazz great Charles Mingus is being remembered 100 years later
Regarded as one of the most important figures in jazz, tributes are planned across the world to honor the legacy of bassist, bandleader and pioneer Charles Mingus.
PDX Jazz Festival Guide
KMHD hand-picks must-see shows on the 2022 Biamp PDX Jazz Festival lineup: running Feb. 17-26 at venues all around Portland.

KMHD presents: A year in jazz 2021
KMHD curates a celebration of the most ascending jazz albums, singles and sounds of 2021.
/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/opb/MMSUQFJDHVDNHIXKNDVN5HGF6A.jpg)
A conversation with the creators of the short !*&#@! ‘Dream Child’
“Who cares what it is?” New sci-fi release from Portland creatives blurs lines between music video and short film, waking and sleeping.
