In today’s episode, your host Carl Brown is joined by Steve Oliver. With a career spanning over 25 years in music, multi-instrumentalist, singer, songwriter, and producer Steve Oliver is still being heard each day on contemporary and smooth jazz radio around the world.

His career has produced multiple #1 hits on the Billboard charts and countless radio staples over nearly two decades - including with his latest album “Unified” (2020) - a collaboration with keyboardist Brian Simpson that has reached the #1 spot on the Billboard and Amazon jazz sales charts.

Steve shares his experiences throughout his entire career, he differentiates being in a group and being a frontman. In the ‘Bout It or Doubt It' segment, you’ll hear his opinion about FUN and LEISURE. Listen to this episode and enjoy some of his music – High Noon, Illuminate, and Slingshot.

Highlight

How have you gone about crafting your sound over the years?

03:17 – I look at my voice like a horn, like a saxophone or a trumpet, because when I play the note on the guitar I'm singing it right at the same time and adding color to the tune.

Where is your inspiration coming from?

08:07 – In life. Every day is a new day to create.

What is it like for you when you're on stage?

24:42 – I enjoy that. I love seeing people grooving. I’ve always been a performer who loves to interact, get people to sing, get people to stand up, and I'm enjoying every moment.

What is Steve Oliver feeling after a great show?

28:25 – We usually meet the fans. One on one with people if they wanted to get something signed or buy a CD. I love hanging out with the musicians at the hotel.

What's the difference between being a frontman vs being in a group?

49:09 – That experience for me is one of the best experiences. I love being in a band. I`ve always been in a band and seeing how they work, I got thrown into it. 

Contact

Fresh Coast Jazz Festival

Steve Oliver