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Dave Koz- Ultimate Christmas Collection & Tour
November 15, 2011 - Dave Koz fans are thrilled with his fourth Christmas album. All the songs on his new release “Ultimate Christmas” are compilations from his three previous holiday albums. Now this is ringing in the festivities Koz style! MORE

Smooth Jazz Now has a Sister Radio Station
October 25, 2011 – It was only a matter of time before the Air-Com Radio Network added another station to its line-up. Interestingly, the new station attracts the same demographic as the very popular Smooth Jazz Now – 35-64 adults. MORE

Only Nine iPad-2 Packages Left to Win on Smooth Jazz Now
October 24, 2011 – It’s a great time to win an iPad-2! With the Holidays just around the corner you could consider it a great present for yourself or, better yet, give it to the one you love! MORE

Kennard Ramsey – Somos – 5 out of 5
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. MORE

Now Even More Chances to Win an iPad-2 From Smooth Jazz Now – LISTEN TODAY TO WIN
– Last week “Smooth Jazz Now” called out one name to win a new Apple iPad-2. Today, starting, at 12/noon (eastern) we will give up to 4 listeners a chance to win the hottest gadget in the world. MORE

Smooth Jazz Now Tightens Up The Sound
– With two more Smooth Jazz stations (WLOQ in Orlando and Wave/Toronto) giving up on the format this week we thought it was time to mix up the genre, just a bit! “Smooth Jazz Now” has decided to add more life to this format. MORE

REVIEW: Colbie Caillat – All of You - Universal Republic
– 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. Caillat co-wrote every tune on the album with different famous, mostly behind-the-scenes songsmiths.. MORE

REVIEW - Michael Franks – Time Together – Shanachie Records
– 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! MORE

SMOOTH JAZZ NOW CHART

TM LM ARTIST SONG
1 2 Adele Love Song
2 5 Sade Still In Love With You
3 7 Cindy Bradley Massive Transit
4 4 Patrick Yandall Margueritas at Sunset
5 6 Yellowjackets Timeline
6 13 Euge Groove S7even Large
7 16 Rob Tardik East Meets Wes
8 3  Boney James Contact (#1 for eight weeks)
9 1 Rippingtons Riviera Jam
10 8 Patti Austin  Let 'Em In
Check out the whole chart here
SMOOTH JAZZ NOW TOP 30 COUNTDOWN
 
SMOOTH JAZZ NOW TOP 30 COUNTDOWN
 
New Interviews

Airborne Interview with Smooth Jazz Now
– 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. More

Interview: Zach Bandolin Back Home After Lots of World Travelling
– 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. More

In Conversation with U-NAM on his latest CD ‘Unanimity’
- 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. More

New Reviews

Kennard Ramsey – Somos – 5 out of 5
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. MORE

REVIEW: Colbie Caillat – All of You - Universal Republic
– 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. Caillat co-wrote every tune on the album with different famous, mostly behind-the-scenes songsmiths.. MORE

REVIEW - Michael Franks – Time Together – Shanachie Records
– 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! MORE

REVIEW - STEVE COLE - “Moonlight”
- 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. MORE

REVIEW - Sade – Soldier of Love
– 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. More

REVIEW - Mindi Abair – In Hi-Fi Stereo

– 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.” More

 

Kenny G's Wife Files For Separation
January 20, 2012- Kenny G may be standing in the ring with his wife of 20 years, Lyndie Benson-Gorelick. According to TMZ she has recently filed papers for a legal separation from the sax player in L.A. County Superior Court stating “irreconcilable differences.”

Both parties have hired bigwig lawyers and maybe that's in preparation for a match in divorce court. TMZ reports Kenny has scooped up lawyer Laura Wasser, who has represented Angelina Jolie and Kim Kardashian.

The couple has two sons and apparently a bunch of money floating around, it's an estimated 48 million. It’s also not known if they had a prenup, so as you can imagine, both parties  will be treading around here lightly.  - by Shannon Edwards
 

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 produced by radio consultant Broadcast Architecture.

Kenny G currently hosts a midday weekend show on BA’s Smooth Jazz Network. He has released 6 Christmas albums.

For more info, contact BA VP of affiliate relations Christine Brodie at 818-461-8017 or chrisbrodie@broadcastarchitecture.com. – by Jim Rankowski

 

Kenny G Likes to Fly Solo
June 5, 2008 – Some people might say spotting  Kenny G, Yanni, John Tesh and Michael Bolton on the same tour bus might be a sign of the end of times. Actually, the rumour was that the four musicians were forming a super-group called the Four Horseman of the Apocalypse, ok maybe that last part was a lie. Kenny G says he’s not sure where the rumour came from,  “I was just as surprised as everybody else when I read it. I like doing my own thing and I think that's what keeps me sounding different and having my own thing, which is just concentrating on my own music and recording it my way and just keeping my brand exclusive." The saxophonist likes to be a solo artist and says you’ll never see him in a super group. Though the four musicians are attacked frequently, sometimes unfairly by critics it would be a daunting task to get them to record and work together. The latest Kenny G album Single Sax-O-Loco peaked at No. on the Smooth Jazz charts. – Kari Graham
For a Guy People Love to Hate Kenny G Sure Sells A lot
Kenny G Hists Number One Again
April 5, 2008 – Poor Kenny G has been the brunt of lots of jokes but if the guys is so lame why does he continue to top the charts? His “Sax-O-Loco” the first single from “Rhythm & Romance” his first all-Latin album has topped the charts. The album is his first on the joint partnership distribution with Concord Records and Starbucks. Kenny has proven to be loyal to the people who helped him along the way working with the same bunch of collaborators including producer, Walter Afanasieff. Kenny says, Walter and I have worked together for well over 20 years. And he's just an amazing musician, great producer, so we really worked hand in hand on this with the arrangements and the recording process and the mixing and all the parts. And he's just been a big part of al lot of my music and a very integral part of this one." Rhythm & Romance debuted at Number One on the Billboard Top Contemporary Jazz Albums chart.
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Kenny To Premiere New "Romance" CD on Wave
January 8, 2008 - There's good buzz on the new Kenny G project. The saxophonist is set to release "Rhythm & Romance" on the Starbucks label in February. Kenny plans on debuting the CD via a radio special on KTWV - The Wave in Los Angeles. Broadcast Architecture is also making a national version available. Both will have Kenny G hosting the festivities. Contact Wave VP of programming Paul Goldstein at pgoldstein@947thewave.com. Deadline is Jan 9. - by John Beaudin

Kenny G Joins Smooth Jazz Network
November 27, 2006 - Broadcast Atchitecture's new Smooth Jazz Network is set to debut in January and the hiring of Kenny G now rounds up the cast of hosts. The saxophonist will host the 10-2PM weekend shift. BA President Allen Kepler says "As he continues his illustrious recording career, hosting this new network show will deepen Kenny's relationship with his fans across the U.S. Working with Kenny is a dream come true for me personally." Kenny adds, "I think it is a great way for me to personally be in touch with the people around the country who have supported my music for many years."
Here is the Smooth Jazz Network lineup

RAMSEY LEWIS (6-10a), MIRANDA WILSON (10a-3p), DAVE KOZ (3-7p), ANNIE ASHE (7p-midnight) and BILLY RAVEN (midnight-6a). The weekend lineup is made up of BRIAN CULBERTSON (6-10a), KENNY G (10a-2p), NORMAN BROWN (2-7p), PAUL HARDCASTLE (7p-midnight) and BILLY RAVEN (midnight-6a).

Review - Kenny G - At Last…The Duets Album
March 27, 2005- Anytime superstar saxophonist Kenny G releases new material, it creates shockwaves heard all over the Smooth Jazz world. But his 2002 release, Paradise, left a little to be desired. It lacked the usual effort and emotion Kenny has always put into his music going all the way back to the Duotones days. So when it was announced "At Last…The Duets Album" was set for release, it was intriguing for two reasons: To hear an improved new effort from Kenny, and to hear more covers of songs from him, after the great success of his "Classics in the Key of G" album. "At Last" certainly gives you a reason to listen, and not just to Kenny himself. More

Covers and Duets Highlight Next Kenny G Album
November 3, 2004 - Kenny G plans to cover a lot of ground on his next album. The saxophonist will feature covers of older tracks like "Alfie" a duet with its writer Burt Bacharach moving up to present day tunes like Outkast's "The Way You Move" featuring Earth Wind and Fire. The new CD "At Last, The Duets Album" will feature some big name friends including LeAnn Rimes on Bryan Adams biggest hit "Everything I Do I Do for You," and Yolanda Adams joins in for a rendition of R. Kelly's "I Believe I Can Fly." Also on the project are Earl Klugh and Brian McKnight on Wham's "Careless Whisper" and Richard Marx doing Elton John's "Sorry Seems to Be the Hardest Word." Also on the album are Mick Hucknall, Daryl Hall, Gladys Knight, Chaka Khan and Arturo Sandoval. The album will only have two instrumentals including a take on Norah Jones "Don't Know Why" featuring Jim Brickman on piano. Kenny G is the biggest artist in instrumental music according to record sales. The new album is due Nov. 23.

Kenny G To Return Before Years End
June 10, 2004 - Kenny G hasn't released an album of all new material since 'Paradise' in September of 2002. Since then he has put out his third Christmas CD 'Wishes' and his fifth 'Best of' called 'Ultimate Kenny G.' The latest word from the popular saxophonists camp is his new album will be in stores by the end of the year. He is currently recording the album to feature his regular formula of instrumental and vocal love songs. Kenny G remains the biggest selling artist in Smooth Jazz having sold over seventy million albums worldwide.

New Kenny G Ultimate Collection CD
May 2 , 2003 - Arista records has just announced another 'best of Kenny G' to be released June 10th. The "Ultimate Kenny G," will feature 19 tracks spanning the veteran instrumentalist's 16-year career. The compilation also includes three singles previously unavailable on any U.S. album. They include "Jasmine Flower," a traditional Japanese melody issued only as a single in that market in 1992. "My Heart Will Go On (Love Theme from Titanic)," was only previously issued as a promotional single for radio airplay in 1998. There will only be one new song on the compilation called "Everlasting." Kenny G's latest CD "Paradise," debuted at No. 9 on The Billboard 200 in October and has sold .413,000 copies in the U.S. alone.