Interviews

Born in Melbourne, Victoria, Evan first picked up the saxophone at the age of 15. Initially inspired by Branford Marsalis’s ‘Royal Garden Blues’, it was his family’s influence and love of all music that set Evan on his stylistic journey.

On Saturday 24 April I was lucky enough to chat with 26-year-old Michigan-based singer, songwriter and pianist Hannah Baiardi about

Ralph Johnson of Earth, Wind & Fire talks to Steve Hart about his love of jazz and his new smooth jazz single Co-Swagit, featuring the sweet vocals of Andréa Lisa.
Ralph was 19 when he auditioned for Maurice White to be the band’s drummer. He is 69 now, and like EWF, is still going strong.

Chicago-based jazz musician Markus Rutz talks to Steve Hart about his career and latest album release – Frameworks.

Rick Habana is a producer, songwriter, engineer and composer based in California. In this interview he tells Steve Hart about his passion for blending music genres to create his unique smooth jazz sound.