Here are the interviews from May 5, 2004, to October 26, 2005, in reverse chronological order.
Jason Cascone/Darlene Johnson Interview (October 26, 2005) Jason and Darlene are the hosts of "So, You Wanna Job..." on WebRadio WCWP. In addition, they are counselors at the Professional Experience & Career Planning (PEP) Office at C.W. Post. For more information, visit the SYWAJ website, featuring a link to their blog. This interview was recorded September 21, 2005, in what is now Studio One at WCWP.
Eric Marienthal Interview (October 19, 2005) Eric Marienthal is a smooth jazz saxophonist. He has also been part of the Chick Corea Elektric Band and is with the Rippingtons. His latest solo album is "Got You Covered!" For more, visit his website. This interview was recorded September 16, 2005.
Debi Derryberry Interview (October 12, 2005) One of Debi Derryberry's many voices is that of Jimmy Neutron on "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius." She is also a member of a country band called Honey Pig. For more credits, visit her website. This interview was recorded September 14, 2005. The Columbus Day reference initially threw Debi off.
Carolyn Lawrence Interview (October 5, 2005) Carolyn Lawrence is the voice of Sandy Cheeks on "SpongeBob SquarePants," and Cindy Vortex on "The Adventures of Jimmy Neutron: Boy Genius." For more of her voices and her work, visit her website. This interview was recorded September 9, 2005. Since this interview, "Jimmy Neutron" was canceled.
Tara Strong Interview (September 28, 2005) Tara Strong has done a number of voices. They include Timmy Turner on "The Fairly OddParents." For more on Tara, visit her website. This interview was recorded September 8, 2005. Since this interview, "The Fairly OddParents" was canceled.
Craig Chaquico Interview (September 21, 2005) Craig Chaquico is a smooth jazz guitarist, as well as the former lead guitarist for Jefferson Starship and Starship. His latest albums are "Midnight Noon" and "Holiday." For more, visit his website. This interview was recorded August 31, 2005, following Colin Mochrie. On that day, we had no idea that 2005 would be as record-setting a Hurricane season as it was.
Colin Mochrie Interview (September 14, 2005) Colin Mochrie was a player on "Whose Line is it Anyway?" on both the British and American versions. He was also a player on "Drew Carey's Green Screen Show" on Comedy Central. He can be seen in Canada with his wife, Deb McGrath, in "Getting Along Famously." For more on Colin, visit his website. This interview was recorded August 31, 2005.
Lee Ritenour Interview (September 7, 2005) Lee Ritenour's latest album at the time--both on CD and DVD--was called "Overtime." There are songs on the CD that aren't on the DVD, and vice versa. Since then, he recorded a new album, "Smoke 'N' Mirrors," and that will be released on August 22, 2006. For more on Lee (a.k.a. Captain Fingers), visit his website. This interview was recorded August 11, 2005.
Mindi Abair Interview (August 31, 2005) Mindi Abair is a smooth jazz saxophonist as well as a vocalist. Her latest album at the time was "Come As You Are." For more on Mindi, visit her website. This interview was recorded July 28, 2005, following Chuck Loeb.
Chuck Loeb Interview (August 24, 2005) Chuck Loeb is a smooth jazz guitarist. He was part of the band Steps Ahead and is currently with Metro. Primarily, however, he is a solo artist. His latest album is "When I'm With You." For more on Chuck, visit his website. This interview was recorded July 28, 2005.
Russ Freeman Interview (August 3, 2005) Russ Freeman is the guitarist and lead man for the Rippingtons. They have been around for almost 20 years. At the time, Russ was promoting "Wild Card," but "20th Anniversary" was released July 25, 2006. For more information, visit the Rippingtons official website. This interview was recorded July 5, 2005.
Chieli Minucci Interview (July 27, 2005) Chieli Minucci is a smooth jazz guitarist. He has performed with many musicians, including Celine Dion. He has scored music for numerous TV shows. He is one of the founding members of the band Special EFX along with the late George Jinda. Chieli's latest solo album is "Got It Goin' On!" For more information, check out Chieli and Special EFX's official website. This interview was recorded June 30, 2005.
Dan Siegel Interview (July 20, 2005) Dan Siegel is a smooth jazz pianist. At the time, he was promoting "Inside Out." His newest album, "Departure," was released July 18, 2006, and is available now. Dan also headed up the band Birds of a Feather. For more information, visit Dan's official website. This interview was recorded June 27, 2005.
Jay Beckenstein Interview (July 13, 2005) Jay Beckenstein is the lead man and saxophonist for legendary band Spyro Gyra. Their new album, "Wrapped In A Dream," is available now. For more information, go to Spyro Gyra's official website. This interview was recorded June 15, 2005, following Peter White.
Peter White Interview (July 6, 2005) Peter White is a smooth jazz guitarist. He has backed up many artists, including Al Stewart. Peter's latest album at the was called "Confidential," but his new album, "Playin' Favorites," came out on June 27, 2006. For more information, go to Peter's official website. This interview was recorded June 15, 2005.
Brad Rutter Interview (June 29, 2005) Brad Rutter was a five time "Jeopardy!" champion in 2000, won their Tournament of Champions in 2001, won the "Million Dollar Masters" tournament in 2002, and won the "Jeopardy! Ultimate Tournament of Champions" on May 25, 2005. Brad also hosts a local TV quiz show called "Inquizitive." This interview was recorded June 1, 2005.
Joyce Cooling Interview (June 15, 2005) Joyce Cooling is a smooth jazz guitarist. She has had four albums since 1997: "Playing It Cool," "Keeping Cool," "Third Wish," and "This Girl's Got To Play." At the time, she was working on her fifth album. It will finally be released on September 12, 2006. It's called "Revolving Door." She also has a previously unreleased album out called "Cameo." For more information, go to Joyce's official website. This interview was recorded May 25, 2005.
Jeff Lorber Interview (June 8, 2005) Jeff Lorber is a smooth jazz pianist. He headed up the Jeff Lorber Fusion from 1977 to 1981. His latest album is "Flipside." For more information, go to Jeff's official website. This interview was recorded May 19, 2005.
Thom Huge Interview, Part 1 (June 1, 2005) Thom Huge Interview, Part 2 (June 1, 2005) Thom Huge (HUE-ghee) was the voice of Jon Arbuckle and others in the "Garfield" TV specials and on "Garfield and Friends." He is currently the News Director for the Big Horn Radio Network and KODI-AM in Cody, Wyoming. This interview was recorded May 13, 2005.
Brad Sherwood Interview (May 25, 2005) Brad Sherwood was a player on the British and American versions of "Whose Line is it Anyway?," and a player on "Drew Carey's Green Screen Show." He was a panelist on the 2000-2002 version of "To Tell the Truth." And he has played various characters on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" since Jay's run began in 1992. Since the interview first aired, "Drew Carey's Green Screen Show" was picked up by Comedy Central and aired last fall. Unfortunately, it was not picked up for a second season. This interview was recorded May 11, 2005. My apologies for this interview, as well as the first David Benoit one. I have since learned better ways to ask questions.
Laura Day Interview (May 18, 2005) Laura Day is a designer on "Trading Spaces" and "Trading Spaces: Family." She also has her own company called Laura Day Design. Since the interview first aired, "Trading Spaces: Family" was canceled by TLC, leaving Laura with the now host-less "Trading Spaces." This interview was recorded May 12, 2005.
David Benoit Interview (May 5, 2004) The first interview conducted was with smooth jazz pianist David Benoit. Since the interview, Benoit joined Peak Records, an affiliate of Concord Records, which has a children's division. And rather than do a children's CD, he made an orchestral CD called "Orchestral Stories." Shortly after that, he produced and appeared on "40 Years: A Charlie Brown Christmas." His latest album, "Full Circle," was released on June 27, 2006. This interview was recorded April 28, 2004. My apologies for the way it was poorly conducted. It was my first interview, I was nervous, and I had just written up the questions within the hour.
