About this episode

Carol Davis shares her journey as a jazz and blues vocalist, discussing her influences and experiences in music.

In this episode we sit down with Carol Davis, a powerhouse jazz and blues vocalist. Carol shares how growing up in San Francisco with a classical pianist mother and a gospel-loving father ignited her lifelong passion for music, drawing inspiration from legends like Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday and Etta James. We talk about her early days singing in church at age five, her journey into formal music training and harmony singing in Seattle, and how her performance life evolved alongside careers, family, and even a 25-year tenure as a Los Angeles police officer. As a beloved member of the Divas — a multi-genre ensemble with fellow performers Sandra Marlowe and Gaye Kruger Ribble that celebrates women’s voices in jazz, blues, Broadway and beyond — Carol talks about collaboration, community, and what it means to bring soulful storytelling to life on stage. Whether you’re a longtime fan or new to Carol’s sound, this episode gives you a full listen into the heart, history, and harmonies behind one of Coeur d’Alene’s shining voices in jazz and blues. You can find Carol on Facebook @carol.davis.5437923 and learn where she is singing next!

People in this episode

Host: Ali Shute

Guest: Carol Davis

Topics covered

• jazz
• blues
• music journey
• collaboration
• women in music

Keywords

• jazz
• blues
• music career
• female vocalists
• storytelling

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Divas

Places: San Francisco, Seattle, Los Angeles, Coeur d’Alene

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