August 28, 2010 – Eric Darius is not giving up his #1 spot. The talented saxophonist received the most buzz in the last seven days with his latest single ‘Uptown Swagger.’ “Eric is going to be our special guest on the countdown in the next two weeks,” says Countdown host and ‘Smooth Jazz Now’ Program Director, John Beaudin. “I think it’s important to notice the quality of Darius’ work and realize that this guy will have a long career not only in Smooth Jazz but also in Contemporary/Fusion areas as well. 
August 21, 2010 – After three weeks at the #1 spot Melody Gardot and her hit ‘Baby I’m a Fool” has finally stepped down leaving room for Eric Darius and his first single from the new album ‘On a Mission.” “Uptown Swagger” which has held the #2 spot for four weeks has gained the most ground in the last seven days on the countdown. “This song is totally taking off. 
August 13, 2010 – “This song has legs,” says Smooth Jazz Now Program Director, John Beaudin, when speaking of ‘Baby I’m a Fool’ by Melody Gardot. The popular love song by Gardot has landed in the #1 position for the 3rd straight week. “Our countdown is solely based on how many times a song spins each week,” says Shannon Edwards, 
August 12, 2010 – Smooth Jazz Now Program Director, John Beaudin, has his own interesting fact about Tammy Weis. They both lived in Vancouver in the late nineties and got to know each other professionally via phone interviews. Though Beaudin knew what Tammy looked like from her high profile in that city, 
August 10, 2010 – Success has a habit of multiplying itself. Chris Botti has had his “A” game on for quite a few years now and is no stranger to TV. Besides being a regular fixture on PBS he has also been the Musical Director for the Caroline Rhea show and not a week goes by that the talented trumpeter is not a guest on some variety show. 
August 10, 2010 Los Angeles CA - Indie Contemporary Guitarist/Vocalist Steve Oliver holds the No.1 slot on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Chart with "Fun in the Sun" from his Global Kiss CD four weeks in a row and is No.1 on 5 other major smooth jazz charts. 
August 6, 2010 – When we talked to Jack Prybylski we found out he was certainly an interesting chap. A deep thinker and a very spiritual man, the saxophonist has truly enjoyed the road to recording his latest album ‘Out of the Box.’ 
August 2, 2010 – Smooth Jazz Now is pleased to announce the addition of Johnny J. Rivera to our on-air staff. Rivera, a successful Jazz musician in Las Vegas, is fast becoming a national phenomenon with the success of his hit single ‘Lady Cab Driver.’ 
August 1, 2010 – Shannon Edwards was raised in the Okanagan, in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. Broadcasting was certainly never on her mind as she searched for a career, “It’s probably the last thing I expected to do,” says Edwards. . 
April 4, 2010 – The smart ones in life know that it’s not how you fall down in life that counts but how you get up. Zach Bandolin has had his fair share of topsy-turvy moments but the guitarist keeps swinging. 
February 23, 2010 - French Smooth Jazz guitar sensation Emmanuel Abitebol, more known as U-NAM, came to fame with his widely acclaimed somophore album ‘Back from the 80’s’ released in 2007. 
June 16, 2010 – There’s always been an understated value to everything that Sade does and sameness to her entire repertoire. That quality of old wine has served the singer/band well… until now. Unlike Norah Jones who has, at least, tried to mix-up-the-pot, Sade really needs to stop wearing the same dress to every party. 
May 12, 2010 – Well, one things for sure, Mindi Abair is not shopping on Main Street anymore. As they say, “run away from the past and eventually it will run into you.” 
March 28, 2010 – Here is a band that I’ve watched carefully for the past few years and with the release of “Where Are You” I wondered if they could finally move their tickle-trunk of tricks to the next level. Unfortunately, they’ve eluded that destination but it’s not to say that this album is a total bust.|
John Beaudin - President and Head Writer of Smooth Jazz Now.com He's talking about artists like Jean-Michel Jarre and Vangelis that pioneered New Age to George Benson, Jeff Lorber, and Bob James in Contemporary Jazz and Smooth Jazz. Then came Elton John. "My best friend in the world, Jeff Graham, introduced me to Elton's music in the early seventies and that really had a profound effect on me," He says,” I couldn't get enough of Elton John and Bernie Taupin. In fact, 'Madman Across the Water' is still my all time favorite album." He says you can add James Taylor April Wine, Pink Floyd, Led Zeppelin and especially Genesis and Toto to his all time favorites. More |
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Shannon Edwards - Editor/Contributing Editor/On-Air Host Shannon and John have two children, Danica who is ten and Chase who is five years old. Some of Shannon's goals include learning higher levels of sign language, behavioral intervention for Danica who is Autistic and becoming more spiritual but mostly being scarce when John needs an interview transcribed. Who would you love to have coffee with? - Well, I'd have to say Chris Botti (pictured right with Shannon) Though I haven't spoken to a lot of these artists personally (that's John's job) but I'm always inspired by the depth and honesty of Smooth Jazz artists. More |
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Kari Graham - Office Manager - Contributing Editor Kari has been working with RHB owner, John Beaudin since 2001. Her first gig was as a Contributing Editor for sister site Smooth Jazz Now. Like most lovers of Smooth Jazz she grew up listening to Classic Rock. Everything from Led Zeppelin to the Grateful Dead. Growing up in Brooklyn Kari worked as a waitress in high school, spending every penny on concert tickets and albums. "I was the rocker-chick!" says Graham. "My family moved around a lot and I found that having a passion for music, knowing a lot about it, made me fit in." Kari adds "I'm almost 40 now and my love for this music has grown stronger, writing for Rock History Book is my way of giving back to the source that made all this great music." Kari currently lives in New York City with her big fat cat, Skippy Zeppelin. |
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ON AIR SCHEDULE AS OF APRIL 5, 2010 John Beaudin - (Mornings) 5-8AM (all times eastern) |
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John Beaudin - (Mornings/Mid-Days) 5-8AM & 10-1PM & Program Director (eastern) Steve Bauer - (Mornings) 8-10AM (eastern) Cameron Smith - (Mid-Days) 1-3PM (eastern) At 20 he moved to the United States to pursue a radio and television career with stints at KATT, KZBS, KHYI, KODZ and as the morning host on Dallas Texas’ KOAI Smooth Jazz 107.5. More Shannon Edwards - (Drive-Time) 3-5PM (eastern) Shannon and John have two children, Danica who is ten and Chase who is five years old. Some of Shannon's goals include learning higher levels of sign language, behavioral intervention for Danica who is Autistic and becoming more spiritual but mostly being scarce when John needs an interview transcribed. More
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Nick Colionne - (Keepin' It Cool) 5-7PM (eastern) Shannon Edwards - (Night-Lite) 7PM-Mid (eastern) Shannon and John have two children, Danica who is ten and Chase who is five years old. Some of Shannon's goals include learning higher levels of sign language, behavioral intervention for Danica who is Autistic and becoming more spiritual but mostly being scarce when John needs an interview transcribed. More Joe Turner - Sat & Sun 9-Noon & 3-6PM Daniela Nardi - On the Rocks (chill) 9-Mid on Saturday and Sundays Daniela Nardi began studying music at the Royal Conservatory of Music at the age of 5. Dreams of Mozart and Juilliard were dashed by the 1980's British music invasion. Bands like The Police, influenced Nardi to take up the bass guitar and songwriting. In addition to the piano skills she already had acquired, after performing everything from pop to punk to latin to country, Nardi completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts (Honors) in Music at York University in Toronto. More |
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I have been a fan of smooth jazz since 1992. Over the years, I have done a 
Cameron Smith has been an internationally recognized TV personality since his 1976 debut as the teen segment host for Canada’s first nationally syndicated dance show DISCO DAZE produced by fledgling ITV in Edmonton Canada. He was 16. ITV was concurrently producing another new show, a comedy series called Second City featuring John Candy, Martin Short, Joe Flaherty and a host of unknown comedians. Both shows became huge hits. 
Shannon Edwards 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. 
The title of Nick Colionne’s highly anticipated KOCH Records debut says it all about the charismatic Chicago-based guitarist’s rich, sizzling mix of jazz, R&B, funk, blues and seductive vocals. In his hard-grooving, supremely soulful world where he’s always, to quote the title of his hit 2006 album, Keepin’ It Cool, there are truly No Limits. 
Joe was born and raised in Detroit and still has a huge passion for all things Motown, especially the music, though now he makes his home in Naples, FL. Joe began his radio career in 1982 at a small, suburban Detroit AM station. From there, he worked a variety of formats, including urban, rock, oldies, country and smooth jazz. Joe and his wife Christine have been married since 1995 and love living in Florida. “The area of Florida we live in (southwest) exemplifies the smooth jazz lifestyle,” says Joe. “Palm trees, sunshine, beaches and smooth jazz – it doesn’t get any better.” Joe loves to cook, and is also an avid cruiser. Many of his recipes come from his sampling of foods from throughout the Caribbean. “Life’s too short to eat the same old thing all your life,” he says. 
Award winning singer/songwriter, multi instrumentalist and radio host: Daniela Nardi is a smoldering, passionate performer, with an enticing voice. Her music is literate yet emotionally charged, sonically adventurous and in a category of its own, one that she calls Earthy/Modern/Pop/Jazz/World/Cool. |
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