Author Archive

‘Ocean Blue’ by Earl Klugh at his Weekend of Jazz

‘Ocean Blue’ by Earl Klugh at his Weekend of Jazz

Ken Miller / July 24th, 2009 / No Comments »

Watch and listen to ‘Ocean Blue’ by Earl Klugh, performed at the 2008 Weekend of Jazz at The Broadmoor Hotel in Colorado Springs. Ken Miller conducting The Broadmoor Pops and special guests from The Colorado Spring Youth Orchestra.

Bob James – Interview Cafe

Bob James – Interview Cafe

Ken Miller / April 9th, 2009 / 1 Comment »

The career of Bob James is long, varied and continues to evolve at every turn. From his first days of piano recital in Marshall, Missouri to his own trio while at the University of Michigan to New York City and beyond, the music of Bob James has captivated audiences throughout the world.

Jessy J – Interview Cafe

Jessy J – Interview Cafe

Ken Miller / April 9th, 2009 / 1 Comment »

From the moment Jessy J hit the stage in Fresno, California for the first time as a member of super producer/guitarist Paul Browns live band on Valentines Day 2006, the love between the 20-something-year-old saxophonist/vocalist and contemporary jazz fans has been flowing nonstop.

Lenny Price – Interview Cafe

Lenny Price – Interview Cafe

Ken Miller / April 9th, 2009 / 2 Comments »

Lenny Price is a saxophonist, singer-songwriter, arranger, music educator and clinician. Born in Omaha, Nebraska, he began his musical life showing great promise on clarinet and oboe before finally discovering his true love – the saxophone.

Rick Braun & Richard Elliot – Interview Cafe

Rick Braun & Richard Elliot – Interview Cafe

Ken Miller / April 9th, 2009 / No Comments »

When Rick Braun and Richard Elliot decided to start ARTizen Music Group it was a pretty fair bet that collaboration would be on the boards. After all, Rick’s best-selling release to date is his collaboration with Boney James (Shake It Up).

Maureen McGovern – Interview Cafe

Maureen McGovern – Interview Cafe

Ken Miller / January 18th, 2009 / 1 Comment »

Maureen McGovern’s career spans 37 years, including recordings, concerts, the Broadway stage, film, television, radio and song-writing, all with a voice that defies categorization. And now, the Interview Cafe features Maureen McGovern.

Ramsey Lewis – Interview Cafe

Ramsey Lewis – Interview Cafe

Ken Miller / April 10th, 2008 / 3 Comments »

An American musical legend, Ramsey Lewis has been referred to as “The Great Performer.” The fine jazz pianist, who won 3 Grammy Awards, was kind enough to stop by the Cafe.

Mindi Abair – Interview Cafe

Mindi Abair – Interview Cafe

Ken Miller / April 10th, 2008 / No Comments »

Since winning Best New Artist at the 2003 Smooth Jazz Awards, it has been an incredible ride for saxophonist, vocalist and composer Mindi Abair.

Boney James – Interview Cafe

Boney James – Interview Cafe

Ken Miller / April 10th, 2008 / 1 Comment »

Two-time Grammy nominee Boney James is tearing up the charts with his 10th solo album, Shine. The “Urban Jazz Sax” icon sat down with Ken Miller and discussed from where it is that his ideas come.

Sophie Milman – Interview Cafe

Sophie Milman – Interview Cafe

Ken Miller / April 10th, 2008 / No Comments »

Jazz vocalist Sophie Milman made an appearance in the Interview Cafe and the chart-topping singer let us in on her creative process.

Page 2 of 3«123»