September 3, 2010 – It’s been another smash week for Eric Darius as his new hits single ‘Uptown Swagger’ stayed at #1 on the ‘Smooth Jazz Now TOP 30 Countdown.’ “Eric went out of his way to create an album that had a little bit of everything on it, a nice mix,” says John Beaudin, Countdown host and Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now. 
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,” 
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.|
UPDATE: Al Jarreau Getting Better Now hospital authorities say Jarreau is feeling much better and is in good spirits even though his stay will be extended another three-four days for monitoring. In a statement the singer’s manager said after a few more tests Jarreau, "Hopes to resume his tour at the end of the coming week." Jarreau, 70, is known for his tireless work ethic and positive spirit. All of us at Smooth Jazz Now.com wish him a quick recovery. – by John BeaudinGrammy-winner Al Jarreau Hospitalized in France Jarreau, 70, was ready for a concert in Barcelonette, in southern France near the Italian border, when he became weak. Yesterday the singer was in intensive care but has since been downgraded to stable condition and is conscious and breathing without assistance. Hospital spokesperson Pierre-Yvan Simonoviez says, "His condition stabilized by late morning but remains worrying... He is conscious, awake but tired." Though not confirmed some are speculating that his condition might have been brought on from fatigue and the altitude in Barcelonette. Jarreau's agent announced that the singer's next few concerts have now been cancelled. – by John Beaudin
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Grammy Winner Al Jarreau Headlines at All That Jazz Weekend Fore more information: www.groveparkinn.com - By Akbar Nour |
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Al Jarreau Working on Next Solo CD July 5, 2008 - Seven time Grammy Award-winning vocalist and composer Al Jarreau is currently working on his next solo album, after his most recent musical work “Love songs” (a collection of some of his classics with covers of other favourites) came out in January 2008. His previous CD “Givin’It Up” (2006) was done with his friend star guitarist George Benson and was a great success, as the musicians won a Grammy Award for the project. However, Al Jarreau’s previous solo album “Accentuate The Positive” (2004) did not really deserve its title, as it got a lukewarm reception.Al Jarreau is the only artist who has won Grammy Awards in three different music genres; Jazz, Pop and R&B. So we all look forward to listening to the next crossover legend singer’s CD. - By Akbar Nour |
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Jarreau and George Benson are Givin' it Up  September 26, 2007 - Givin it Up unites these two masters of jazz for the first time, featuring guest appearances from Paul McCartney, Jill Scott, Herbie Hancock, Marcus Miller, and Chris Botti. Read More |
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Smooth Jazz Nominees at the Grammys Al Jarreau 1 Nomination |
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Al Jarreau's New Album Revisits His Childhood Al Jarreau Talks About His 'To Do' List Al Jarreau Ready To 'Accentuate the Positive' Al Jarreau Goes For Simple Production On New Album " Just a few words for now about the new CD. It is so new that we still haven't come up with a title for it. We're hoping for a spring or summer release of 2004. This new CD is quite different than any other that I have recorded. Simplicity and sparseness was the first and last commandment for this project. All songs were recorded live in the studio with a quartet. There was no string arrangements, no background arrangements, background vocals or overdubs, only two solo's by on harmonica and tenor sax were added after the original sessions where I sang along with the quartet. The quartet includes piano, bass, drums and guitar. I'll list the songs in a moment but in effect what we did was to select some classic standards, some jazz standards and added two original pieces. We allowed those classic compositions to lead us to new but simple arrangements of themselves. I sang more differently than ever!" Here is the list of songs on my forthcoming new album. Al Jarreau Has the Tale For A Great Country Tune Al Jarreau Returns After Back Surgery Al Jarreau To Champion Literacy Campaign In addition, a portion of the proceeds from Jarreau's new album, All I Got, will go to Verizon Reads, our literacy charity. The album is scheduled to be released in mid-September 2002. Jarreau will also spend time with children in each of the concert cities, sharing and reading the book Charlie Parker Played Be Bop by Chris Raschka. Scholastic, a national partner of Verizon's Literacy Champion program, publishes this book and will donate the books given out by Jarreau. Jarreau's musical influence lends itself well to the ties literacy has with music. Students in music programs typically have a higher grade-point average than students in the same school who don't study music. And research reveals that learning to play an instrument enhances the skills necessary for reading, such as concentration, listening, anticipation and memorization. Music fans can support this literacy effort by purchasing Jarreau's newest CD, All I Got, or attending one of these Verizon Music Festival concerts and donating a book. ( from the official Verizon web site) |
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July 25, 2010 – There is much good news coming from Al Jarreau. The singer is finally feeling better after a scare on Thursday. Just before heading to the stage in Barcelonette the Grammy winner collapsed after feeling incredibly weak. He was suffering breathing problems and quickly moved to a Marseille hospital by helicopter Saturday.
December 8, 2004 - Looks like the sun won't set any time soon on Norah Jones. The singer was nominated for five Grammys yesterday including nods for Pop Vocal Album and Female Pop Vocal for her second CD "Feels Like Home." The late Ray Charles was another multiple nominee with seven (his album had 10 nominations) and the biggest artist heard on Smooth Jazz radio was Alicia Keys with eight nominations. Read more. 
August 19, 2004 - As the old saying goes 'what goes around comes around' and for Al Jarreau it's all good as he's gone full circle to singing songs he did as a kid. His new album 'Accentuate the Positive' features 'The Nearness of You' a tune he sang as a seven year old long before he understood what 'nearness' even meant. Jarreau says the songs are like old friends that he's been singing in the shower and in the car forever. The album is available on Verve Records. View Jarreau's new updated site for his latest concert tour
August 5, 2004 - Al Jarreau has just released his latest album 'Accentuate The Positive' and the singer is taking time to take inventory on his career. The verdict is he still has lots of things to accomplish. The Jazz legend has already won five Grammy's, he was awarded Verizon Literacy Champion Award and his own star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame just to name a few of his accomplishments. Jarreau is not downplaying anything he's done but his 'to do' list is quite large including his plans for a future Christmas or Big Band album and a possible duet with one of his biggest influences Johnny Mathis. The sixty-four year old singer has stretched his boundaries on his new album recording the whole set live in the studio with no overdubs or background vocals or arrangements or strings. 'Accentuate the Positive' is just Jarreau with piano, bass, drums and guitar. It's truly a vocal album and it's out on Verve Records.
July 6, 2004 - Al Jarreau describes his new album 'Accentuate the Positive' as "quite different than any other that I have recorded." In a statement the singer said, "All songs were recorded live in the studio with a quartet." Jarreau wanted a very clean feel for his new Verve album adding "There were no string arrangements, no background arrangements, background vocals or overdubs, only two solo's by harmonica and tenor sax were added after the original sessions where I sang along with the quartet." 'Accentuate the Positive' will be in stores on August 5 and reunites the singer with producer Tommy LiPuma who worked on 1976's "Glow" and 1977's Grammy-winning live album, "Look To The Rainbow." Jarreau will start a small tour on August 13. |
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