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
Mariah Carey Buys $5 Million House
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

 
  
Contributing Editor - Paul Ericson. More
Contributing Editor - Francesca (Fran) Samuel is our newest Contributing Editor. More
Contributing Edtor - Joy Hall could very well be the biggest Smooth Jazz fan ..ever..More
Today in History / Research - Charles is Smooth Jazz Canada's Birthday's Columnist. More

Special Thanks to: Cheryl Philips, Carol Archer of R&R, Craig Burton 0f Everyone Counts, Wyatt Cavanaugh, Colin Steel - Contributing Editor, Linda Williams - Research, Cliff Dumas for his great interview with Michael McDonald, Bob Farrow
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