"I've known John many years and he has always impressed me with his comprehensive knowledge of the Smooth Jazz genre. His boundless enthusiasm for the music together with his wit and whimsy has always made our interviews a lot of fun!" - Peter White

" John and I first met in Edmonton in 1986 where he was programming (CKXM-FM - now known as The Bear) and pioneered the format we would come to know as Smooth Jazz many years later. John was kind enough to play my early work and has remained a strong supporter of my music at Smooth Jazz stations in Vancouver, Calgary and on smoothjazznow.com ever since. John is certainly one of the most knowledgeable people in the business and his good taste and enthusiasm for the music and the Smooth Jazz format make him a leader in this genre." - Brian Hughes

"As a fellow Canadian, I have admired and respected the work that John Beaudin has contributed to the Smooth Jazz scene. Before the label 'Smooth Jazz' even existed, John was a passionate advocate of the music. Since that time he has raised awareness and interest in this wonderful format, not only for several Canadian Artists such as myself, but for a vast contingent of International Artists, exposing them to the Canadian audience. An audience, incidentally, that were it not for John's passion, would scarcely exist." - Warren Hill

"John Beaudin has been at the forefront of developing an audience for smooth jazz (including my music) in Canada. His enthusiasm is infectious and his determination unsurpassed. I truly appreciate all he has done for me and wish him the best." - Joyce Cooling

"John Beaudin's Smoothjazznow.com is a fantastic website, featuring ALL KINDS of information about jazz, artists, their music, and musical happenings around the world! If you're a fan of jazz, and jazz related music's, then go to this great site for up to date information on all kinds of events!"
- Chieli Minucci

"John is an incredibly knowledgeable, insightful and intuitive observer and writer in an area that sorely needs those qualities: contemporary jazz. His interviews, commentary and documentation on this music and its artists are among the best in the field, in my view." - Chuck Loeb

"John Beaudin is a leader in the Smooth Jazz community. He is sensitive to industry trends and also has the vision to lead the genre in new directions." - Les Sabler

"John's feel for good music, the scope of his knowledge and the depth of his insight allows him to bring a currency to his work and makes him a valuable ally in the everyday biz." - Rik Emmett

"John Beaudin is one of the most knowledgeable if not THE most knowledgeable smooth jazz journalist I have ever spoken with. His interview with me was incisive and he was clearly familiar with the details of my musical and personal history. In addition, his smooth jazz website, www.smoothjazznow.com, is the most complete and thorough smooth jazz website in existence and a great place for fans and the performers to go for the latest information." - Ken Navarro

"John Beaudin was the first radio personality who listened to my music and gave it a home on Canadian airwaves. I will be forever grateful." - Alfie Zappacosta

"John Beaudin has been an enthusiastic supporter and broadcaster of Smooth Jazz since its earliest presence on Canadian airwaves. You might even call him a "pioneer" and champion of the genre for the Western Provinces. Independent artists like myself could use a lot more "John Beaudin's" to keep our music alive and heard on radio." - Paul Lamoureux

"There are 'Godfathers' in most any field, including Contemporary Jazz. The artists would include Grover Washington, Jr., John Klemmer, and Chuck Mangione, among others. As far as Radio Personalities, MD's, and PD's go, that is more obscure. Now in the USA, there are few faces that stand out, obliterated by Consultants and Standardized Formats. But in Canada, there has been ONE visionary for over 20 years, with a true eye, creative heart, and steady hand towards the US and International 'Smooth format' demographic .... a believer, a mover and shaker, and yes ... a Godfather of Contemporary Jazz.... John Beaudin." - Gabriel Mark Hasselbach

"Combine knowledge, experience and enthusiasm and you start to get a picture of John Beaudin. The picture becomes clearer still when you see his consistent support of homegrown artists (thanks John!) and major names both through his radio work and his web site SmoothJazzNow. But everything comes completely into focus when you realize that John is a warm and open person whose love of music is at the core of his talent." - Jamie Bonk

"John Beaudin was there to support our music right at the beginning. Wherever John has been, he has helped us to sustain our careers. In fact, Mythos feels indebted to John for playing us on the radio for so many years - even though we produce ambient instrumental music. John has an amazing ear for music and his shows are always full of incredible pieces." - Bob D'Eith of Mythos

"I have known John for the past 2 years and he has been very instrumental in the promotion of Smooth Jazz in Canada. I think John will be a great asset in any endeavor that he gets involved with. Thanks for everything John and I'm looking forward to more great things from you." - Eddie Bullen

"John Beaudin was one of the first people to show interest in our indie debut, and it led to greater recognition by fans and by the industry (including our signing with Boomtang/Koch). His dedication to Canadian artists is a big part of our success." - Jim Clayton of The Clayton/Scott Group

"John Beaudin is undeniably the pioneer of smooth jazz in Canada. His love of music is reflected through his engaging interviews with the many artists that have crossed his path. His understanding and knowledge of smooth jazz is a rarity in this business and coupled with his insightful broadcast skills makes John the best in the business." - Chris Smith

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