The Tiptons Saxophone Quartet and Drums was formed in Seattle in 1988. Now with only Amy Denio still based in the Puget Sound area, the Tiptons roll on. A new album is due in March, and with their performance in the KNKX studios, the Tiptons showed they're at the top of their game.

Tiptons Saxophone Quartet comes 'home' to preview new album

KNKX Studio Sessions are recorded and produced live in our Seattle studios. Featuring today's best jazz and blues musicians. Sessions are made possible with funding from KNKX's loyal community of listeners.

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Drummer Willie Jones III leads his band at KNKX with singer Christie Dashiell, saxophonist Justin Robinson and trumpeter Giveton Gellin.

Drummer Willie Jones III sets the pace for a lively KNKX Studio Session

Ben Thomas, Seattle vibraphonist and bandoneon player, leads the Ben Thomas Tango Project in this KNKX Studio Session.

Ben Thomas leads a tango party in the KNKX studios

Singer, songwriter and celebrated improviser Cyrille Aimée visited the KNKX studios on the heels of her latest album à Fleur de Peau.

Cyrille Aimée’s new album 'à Fleur de Peau' blooms in the KNKX studios

Blues queen Ruthie Foster stopped by the KNKX studios to sing and play, and talk with KNKX All Blues host John Kessler.

Healing blues: Ruthie Foster performs in the KNKX Studios

Jazz Overhaul, featuring saxophonist Cliff Colón, pianist Jake Sele, bassist Osama Afifi and drummer D'Vonne Lewis, reimagines Seattle grunge classics from a jazz perspective.

Tiptons Saxophone Quartet comes 'home' to preview new album

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