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In Conversation with Chris Standring
Guitarist Chris Standring joins host Carol Handley to talk about his newest project Electric Wonderland, his early stint with the BBC and how getting bored keeps the music fresh. Excerpts from Guest DJ, Chris Standring on Smooth In Seattle.
In Conversation with Michael Lington
Saxophonist Michael Lington talks with Carol about his new CD, Pure, and his early work with Bobby Caldwell and a fateful meeting with guitarist Lee Ritenour. Excerpts from an on-air afternoon as Guest DJ on Smooth In Seattle.
In Conversation with Darren Rahn
Carol talks with Saxophonist Darren Rahn about his career and new CD called Speechless from his recent on-air visit as Guest Artist DJ
In Conversation with Patrick Lamb
Listen to an excerpt of Saxophonist Patrick Lamb’s Guest Artist appearance on Smooth In Seattle from Friday December 23, 2011.
Why did KWJZ go away?
Carol explains why radio stations, and more specifically KWJZ, change formats answering the #1 most asked question by listeners in the Northwest.
Guest Artist DJ Rick Braun
Trumpet player and Singer Rick Braun joins Carol Handley as a Guest DJ on Smooth In Seattle in November 2011 to talk about his new CD, Rick Braun Sings with Strings as well as his work with various artists.
Bassist Abraham Laboriel Part 2
Carol talks with Abraham Laboriel about his own band projects from over the years; Friendship, Koinonia, and his current band Open Hands.
Bassist Abraham Laboriel Part 1
Carol talks with Abraham Laboriel about his extremely prolific studio career recording with artists including Ella Fitzgerald, Al Jarreau, Chet Atkins and Aretha Franklin.
In Conversation with Earl Klugh
Guitarist Earl Klugh talks about one of his guitar heroes and good friend Chet Atkins.
In Conversation with Norman Brown
Guitarist Norman Brown has been widely compared to the great George Benson. Not only for his smooth guitar playing but his vocalizations. Hear some of Norman’s conversation with Carol about who is real guitar hero was.
In Conversation with Gerald Albright
You may know him as saxophonist Gerald Albright, but Gerald is also known for his work as a bassist. Listen to this versatile musician talk with Carol about who influenced him to pick up the bass in college.
In Conversation with George Duke
At 4 1/2 keyboardist George Duke’s mother took him to hear Duke Ellington and it was all over. But did you know he also played trombone in Frank Zappa’s band? Find out these stories and more as well as his early years with singer Al Jarreau.
In Conversation with Dan Siegel
Carol talks with pianist Dan Siegel about growing up in Portland, going professional at 12 years old and teaching music at the age of 14.
In Conversation with Chuck Loeb
Guitarist Chuck Loeb talks with Carol about his early years of playing and deciding to be a professional at 7 years old. The guitarist later went on to become a member of the Stan Getz Group, Steps ahead and others.