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KMHD Presents A Night at the Movies with <em>Round Midnight</em>
Tuesday, May 27th, KMHD and Clinton Street Theater are excited to present this cinematic jazz gem with a cast of musical heavy hitters, free to RSVP.
Anthony Valadez joins the KMHD airwaves with his new show Sounds for Plant Lovers
Sounds for Plant Lovers -- the intersection of all things juxtaposed, but rooted in jazz -- airs Mondays - Thursday nights from 11:00 p.m. to Midnight on Portland’s Jazz Radio, KMHD
The Scene: Omari Jazz’ ‘Dream Child’ Extended Edition Listening Session at Daydream
It was a rainy night in Southeast Portland, like one of many, but the hang with the artist going in depth on his quietly thumping 2020 album was a solid one.

The Ultimate Jazz Playlist
Seven years of playlists curated by KMHD
KMHD’s Favorite 2025 Winter Jazzfest Memories
The KMHD staff runs down some of their favorite moments and memories from the 2025 New York Winter Jazzfest.
KMHD's Favorite Albums of 2024
The KMHD staff tells you all about our favorite albums of the year.
KMHD's Favorite Singles of 2024
You trust us to keep our ears open all year long. This is what we've found for you for 2024.

Records We Love: The Dave Pike Set‘s 'Live at the Philharmonie'
Dave Pike Set’s 1971 fusion fête, 'Live at the Philharmonie', oozes the sound of joy and positivity, as well as thought-provoking introspection that provides the space and creative freedom for lengthy, take-flight, psychedelic, live jazz improvisation.

Winter Jazzfest 2025 is On Its Way!
Famed NYC jazz festival announces 2025 lineup with percussionist/producer Makaya McCraven as artist-in-residence, opening performance by aja monet, and much more
Brazilian music legend Sérgio Mendes dies at 83
Sérgio Mendes, the Grammy-winning Brazilian musician whose hit “Mas Que Nada” made him a global legend, has died after months battling the effects of long COVID. He was 83.