May 1, 2012 - We live in a world where most instrumental music sounds like it was made for a 5x5 vertically moving room and that includes some Smooth Jazz. Interestingly, most Smooth Jazz musicians are technically some of the best players on the planet but many have fallen into this big vacuous hole, an amnesic state, where channelling Bert Kaempfert is common place. 
April 17, 2012 – Get ready for another beautiful journey from David Benoit on May 29th. His new album, `Conversation,’ will no doubt serve as another expansion for the Smooth Jazz format. 
April 26, 2012 - Norah Jones is set to appear with a Live-on-Letterman webcast, featuring Jones from the prestigious Ed Sullivan Theater in New York, Wednesday, May 2nd at 8:00 ET. This is a clever, strategic move for Jones to push her next album “Little Broken Hearts” set for a May 1st release. 
April 4, 2012 – Esperanza Spalding is a groovy chick. I mean, really, when she’s in the room, everyone else disappears and I’m talkin’ more than that big “love-sculpture” hair. She’s the type of musician you might walk up to at a party, ask about her music, and walk away three hours later regretting the question. This lady has a vision so you better have a seat. 
February 21, 2012 - As it was stated during the Grammy Awards, "We've had a death in the family." Now our own Jazz family is remembeing Whitney Houston. 
February 21, 2012 - Shock, disappointment and horror are some of the many words fans used to describe Whitney Houston’s untimely death last week (February 11, 2012). My family and I were outside a Starbucks when one of our radio listeners texted me with, at first, the rumor. 
– Not many groups have stood the test of time like Airborne. Coming in around the time that the NAC format was really starting to cook, 1988, this outfit grew with every project, gig and album. Having just released their most powerful album yet, New Horizon’s, it looks like the world is ready for this, a full dose of positive, social conscious fusion. We sat down with the band to chat about all the twisting, yet beneficial roads taken. 
– 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. 
- 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. 
October 20, 2011 – This is no ordinary album. In fact, there is nothing normal about this album and that’s what makes this one of the most perfect projects that’s ever come across my desk. 
– On her third album Colbie Caillat has decided to strategically give us an uptempo summer-vibe. It still sounds like her smash debut “Coco” but this time it’s Colbie with caffeine and it’s positive and fun
– There are not too many things in life as deliciously lazy as Michael Franks voice. The guy could chill out someone on deaths door. Seriously, angst has no place on a Michael Franks record – he’s good at one great thing..making you feel good! 
- Programming Smooth Jazz Radio has allowed me to discover talent over the decades and follow the twists and turns in their career. Such is the case of saxophonist Steve Cole an artist whom has played on numerous number #1 Smooth Jazz hits and been a regular spin on most smooth jazz radio stations play lists. 
– 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. 
– 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.” |
Annie Lennox Gets a Government Job Government spokesperson Alex Fergusson says "We are very pleased to announce Annie’s new role as a special envoy for CPA Scotland Branch and to welcome her back to the Scottish Parliament's Festival of Politics as she discusses her SING Campaign - one year on.” The Eurythmics singer said, 'I’m absolutely delighted to be officially made a special envoy for CPA Scotland Branch with regard to the issue of HIV AIDS. In this way I hope to contribute to the long-standing Scottish tradition of standing up for human rights and justice, with special regard to women and children in the developing world. I’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who made this possible.” With the new gig Lennox will also be a key speaker at the Festival of Politics to provide an update on her work fighting HIV/AIDS in South Africa. Fergusson continues, 'In 2009 Annie shared her personal experience of witnessing the effects of HIV/AIDS in Africa and the action we can all take in fighting the pandemic. This year we look forward to an update from Annie on the positive developments the SING Campaign continues to have on people living with HIV." – by John Beaudin (courtesy of www.rockhistorybook.com)
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Annie Lennox Gives the Music Industry a Failing Grade In fact, Lennox felt it necessary to take a step back from the world of music to protect her two teenage daughters - Lola and Tali. She points out that the fickle celebrity existence has nothing to do with the real world. "The music industry is a bloody nightmare,” says Lennox, “The egos, the slightly criminal elements, the betrayers, the ones who want to screw you, the ones who were in it for this, that or the other.” The singer says the quality of the folks who play this game leave a lot to be desired, "Sometimes I've been so shocked at how vile somebody has been. But you just have to let it go otherwise it could drive you mad." Lennox, who is 54, has no plans to actually retire but feels disheartened by shows like ‘American Idol’ and ‘The X Factor,’ "They've got this panel of judges and they're supposed to be the God almighty that says this is good, and this isn't good. What do they know? Who are they? All those shows are very formulaic." Lennox has earned her right to bitch, she has won an Oscar, four Grammy awards and a Golden Globe. – by John Beaudin |
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Annie Lennox Suffers Spinal Injury Aug. 25, 2008 – Annie Lennox is slowly on the mend after spinal surgery last week. The Eurythmics singer had yet another operation last week to fix an ongoing problem that kept the singer literally on one leg for months. Word from the Lennox camp say she’ll hae to undergo at least six months of intense physiotherapy to get back on her feet. Annie says, "I could only drag my leg around the house. Something told me urgent action was required. I had micro surgery on Friday morning. This is the fifth time I've gone under the scalpel and each time I think it's miraculous. I can now walk again slowly, without the drag, but it's going to take at least six months of physiotherapy before I start to walk more normally again." We wish her a fast recovery. – by John Beaudin |
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Annie Lennox Wants Everyone to leave Amy Winehouse Alone July 13, 2008 – Annie Lennox has an idea for the paparazzi – leave Amy Winehouse alone. She feels that the troubled singer really needs a rest from the spotlight and some needed rehab. Lennox who has long been deadest against drugs firmly believed that Winehouse can’t get better unless she has time to herself. Lennox said, " wish somebody could stop everyone taking pictures of her and get her out of the spotlight. I want to see her healthy, not wrecked." – by John Beaudin |
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Annie Lennox Loses Contract and It Gets Ugly So far neither Lennox nor her management, 19 Entertainment have reacted to the Sony/BMG statement. - by John Beaudin |
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Sting, Annie Lennox Joining Forces For Tour March 9, 2004 - Two major vocals acts from Smooth Jazz radio are pairing for a tour this summer. Sting, Annie Lennox and another act yet to be named will tour amphitheatres from June to October. So far only five Canadians dates have been announced; Montreal, Toronto, Vancouver, Edmonton and Calgary. Sting is currently on a North American tour with Trumpeter Chris Botti that wraps up on March 23 in Ottawa. So far Sting's latest album "Sacred Love" has sold one million copies in the United States alone. Members of Sting's fan club will have early access to tickets, some of which went on sale today. (March 8) Lennox latest "Bare" album has sold 743,000 copies so far in the U.S. The singer was competing with Sting at the Oscars on February 29th for "Song of the Year" - Lennox won for "Into the West" from "The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King." |
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May 31, 2010 – Annie Lennox says she is all about giving back. The singer has just been named as a special envoy to the Scottish Branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association. The appointment will continue her work at helping people fight HIV/AIDS.
March 27, 2009 – Annie Lennox is fighting mad and she’s aiming her gun at the music industry. The Eurythmics singer and successful solo artist says the industry is "vile" and a "bloody nightmare" and that's just the good news.  |
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