Click onto the links to hear interviews with some smooth jazz artists.
Keiko Matsui
Graham has been a long-time fan of composer/pianist Keiko Matsui. In 2002 Graham interviewed Keiko just after she released her "Deep Blue" CD and used this material in a special called “From Keiko With Love” which has aired on 2CCRFM on a number of occasions. Some of the material is still current but of course some is not up-to-date but it is included as a snapshot of this great artist in 2002.
Trumpeter Chris Botti travelled the world with Sting on their World Tour. Chris took time out while in Sydney to visit the studios of 2CCRFM. Here Chris talks of touring with Sting, writing whilst in Sydney, jetting around with Sting, his love of chess, and Sydney after the 2000 Olympics.
Shakatak burst onto the English jazz fusion scene in 1980 and have been performing and recording since that time with about 50 albums and numerous singles to their credit. Graham caught up wth Jill Saward, the voice of Shakatak, when she spoke of her early days performing, the formation of the group and some memorable concerts.
Jonathan Butler is an international vocalist/guitarist. He spoke to Graham Johnson about his early life, his family, his music and his upcoming Australian tour.
