John Beaudin wanted to get in radio in grade six. After late great Miramichi broadcaster Rod Butcher visited his grade six elementary class in 1972 he was determined. Luckily, Butcher spent some time with John on that December day explaining how the radio world worked. It was also around the time that Beaudin started buying music. "Classic Rock" is really my favorite music," say Beaudin. More
Bob Baldwin's "New Urban Jazz": Musical Gimmick or Next Step in Smooth Jazz? Nov. 14, 2008 - While fans, broadcasters and even some musicians are predicting the death of Smooth Jazz. More
Kenny G Goes Nuts for Christmas Nov. 14, 2008 – I just love it when a Jewish guy gets all hyped up on Christmas. Kenny G is planning a huge radio special for Christmas. Kenny, whose real name is Kenneth Gorelick has a 48 hour special of instrumental Smooth Jazz classics. More
Shannon is Smooth Jazz Now's Editor
and when we can twist her arm she's also our interview
transcriber. Growing up in Penticton, B.C. Shannon
soaked in the hot Okanagan sun listening
to artists such
as Toto,Chicago, the Eagles, Abba and the Beach Boys. After years of being stuck in a car
with John Beaudin listening to hours of Smooth
Jazz she finally became a convert. More.
Mariah Carey Sounds Like Crap Nov. 9, 2008 – What the hell is wrong with Mariah Carey’s voice? She sounded like a Buick last week on Simon Cowell’s UK hit show ‘The X Factor.’ Having a bad vocal night is one. More
Rod Stewart and Faces to Reunite Nov 14, 2008 – There may have been a few missteps in Rod Stewart’s career but fans of his old band the Faces are saying his gig next Monday isn’t one of them. It’s a practice rehearsal with the other surviving members of the Faces. More
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Akbar
is a Swiss citizen, born in the French-speaking
part of Switzerland, in a beautiful town called
Lausanne. From Middle East extraction, Akbar has
been brought up and educated in Switzerland and
Great-Britain. From his childhood, he has been
immersed into music. He is keen on jazz, classical
and oriental music. .More
Cowell & Abdul Send Love to Hudson Oct. 29, 2008 –Not only are fans,friends and family sending support and love to Jennifer Hudson but the American Idol clan are also reaching out. More
Joel Itching to Tour Again With Elton Oct. 29, 2008 – Billy Joel had this great idea for special shows, ‘Master Classes’ a few years ago. He would talk as much as sing. The concert series which are widely available. More
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Williams - Research, Cliff
Dumas for his great interview with Michael McDonald, Bob
Farrow
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Nene, Gail
Ornine -
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Oct. 29, 2008 – Billy Joel had this great idea for special shows, ‘Master Classes’ a few years ago. He would talk as much as sing. The concert series which are widely available. 
