Illuminating the Man and his Guitar. The host for this show is Gwen Harris. The guest is Steve Oliver. With a career spanning over 25 years in music, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter and producer Steve Oliver is still being heard each day on contemporary and smooth jazz radio around the world. We talk story with this […]
Talking Story with Darryl Walker (The Hawaii Smooth Jazz Connection)
The Man Behind the Voice and Sax. The host for this show is Gwen Harris. The guest is Darryl F. Walker. During this episode we talk story with Darryl Walker, who has been blessed with incredible talents. Since early childhood, when he could belt out ‘Sittin’ on the Dock of the Bay’ with the passion […]
Talking Story with Ryan LaValette (The Hawaii Smooth Jazz Connection)
The Man who Does it all. The host for this show is Gwen Harris. The guest is Ryan LaValette. During this episode of The Hawaiian Smooth Jazz Connection we are talking with Ryan LaValette, from New Zealand, who is a multi-instrumentalist, producer, arranger and engineer who started to play guitar, saxophone and the bass at […]
Talking Story with RiShon Odel (The Hawaii Smooth Jazz Connection)
Let’s Talk Bass. The host for this show is Gwen Harris. The guests are RiShon Odel and Jesse ‘JT Jazz’ Thompson. RiShon Odel is perhaps one of the most creative talents in this era; he currently tours with hitmaker Brian Culbertson. The Grammy-nominated producer has written & produced several number #1 and Billboard Top 10 […]
Meet Guitarist / Producer NILS (The Hawaii Smooth Jazz Connection)
The Guitarist Behind Cool Shades. The host for this show is Gwen Harris. The guest is NILS. During this episode of The Hawaii Smooth Jazz Connection, we discuss the career of the phenomenal award-winning guitarist, composer and producer, Nils Jiptner (also known as Nils). We discuss how he got started in the music industry coming […]
Chatting with Paula Atherton (The Hawaii Smooth Jazz Connection)
Ready or Not. The host for this show is Gwen Harris. The guest is Paula Atherton. During this episode we chat with New York based saxophonist, vocalist and songwriter Paula Atherton. Paula has shared the stage with such contemporary jazz notables as The Rippingtons, Nick Colionne, Chuck Loeb, Cindy Bradley, Brian Simpson, Four80East, David Sanborn, […]
Hank Bilal (The Hawaii Smooth Jazz Connection)
Getting to Know the Man and his Trombone. The host for this show is Gwen Harris. The guest is Hank Bilal. During this episode, we get to know the awesome musician and producer, Trombonist Hank Bilal. Hank was born in Winnsboro, South Carolina into a musical family where his uncles all played instruments and his […]
Getting to Know Justin Lancaster (The Hawaii Smooth Jazz Connection)
Going all in with the Sax Man. The host for this show is Gwen Harris. The guest is Justin Lancaster. Justin Lancaster appeared on the jazz scene out of nowhere, this amazing saxophonist brings a fresh perspective to contemporary jazz, including a wide range of everything from head-bobbing jams to smooth serenades. In this episode […]
Talking Story with Carlos Camilo (The Hawaii Smooth Jazz Connection)
Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. The host for this show is Gwen Harris. The guest is Carlos Camilo. In this episode we talk story with Cuban born recording artist, pianist, singer, composer and producer, Carlos Camilo. He has an extensive resume and we discuss his latest album Brazilian Dream. The ThinkTech YouTube Playlist for this show […]
Sax Chronicles (The Hawaii Smooth Jazz Connection)
Getting to Know Lord Yancyy. The host for this show is Gwen Harris. The guest is Yancyy. A native of Detroit, Michigan with over 20 years experience, Lord Yancyy is a proven entertainer for music enthusiasts of every generation. His signature fluid sounds and interpretive mastery are the mélange of refined raw talent, diligent and […]