May 17, 2013 - After only four weeks Andy Snitzer is sitting pretty at the top spot of the Smooth Jazz Now Top 50 Countdown. "Andy's done well," says John Beaudin Operations Manager at the AirCom Jazz Network, "he dethroned Boney James from the #1 spot," adds Beaudin. 
May 3, 2013 - Things keep looking better for Boney James. The popular sax-man has the biggest hit of the year so far on Smooth Jazz Now with 'Batucada.' It's now been #1 for five weeks. "It's always special when a song stands out that much," says John Beaudin Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now. 
April 30, 2013 – Good Morning America has announced a huge line up for its 5th Annual Summer Concert Series. 
April 25, 2013 – Three gifted smooth Jazz musicians; Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown came together 11 years ago with their group BWB. These guys put their name on the map with the famous album Groovin’ and are back in full swing with an upcoming release ‘Human Nature’ set for release June 18th. 
April 19, 2013 - Boney James is again the most talked about artist on Smooth Jazz Now. His hit 'Batucada' was the most requested tune on our station for the last two weeks. "You have to love a song with this type of staying power," says John Beaudin, Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now. 
April 10, 2013 – The hottest new song on the Smooth Jazz Now TOP 50 chart last week was Andy Snitzer's 'Candy' entering at an impressive #5. The tune comes from, 'The Rhythm,' Snitzer's 3rd Native Language album and his 8th overall. The label calls the single “sweet funk/pop” which it is indeed. “I just love this song,” says John Beaudin Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now. 
March 27, 2013 – They say “everything is perception” and from the start our image of Rob Tardik has been hard working and positive. With the release of his fourth album LIMITLESS, later this year, we thought we would catch up with Tardik and ask about the sound of the new project. 
March 27, 2013 - With the release of Jim Samuel's new album 'Smooth Covers, Smooth Dance' last week and our 90-minute radio special on his career we thought we would delve a little deeper into what makes Samuel tick. 
March 26, 2013 - Boney James had the most requested tune on Smooth Jazz Now for the second week in a row. His new single 'Batucada' has only been on the chart four weeks and two of those have been at #1. "Anytime we get a Boney single we know our audience will get it to #1," says John Beaudin, Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now. 
March 26, 2013 - Mike MacArthur has an impressive resume. Playing with Diane Schuur and the late great Maynard Ferguson creates great cache for an artist.
March 22, 2012 – Dave Koz will be joined by several of his old pals as he kicks off A Summer Horns Tour 2013.
March 13, 2013 - Boney James doesn't fool around! The famous sax-man has reached the #1 spot on the Smooth Jazz Now Top 50 Countdown and it only took him three weeks. "Ok, really - this is Freakin' Boney James," says John Beaudin, Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now. "Boney is not just known as a superstar, he proves it with every song and every album." 
March 9, 2013 – Natalie Cole has found her muse again! The 'Unforgettable' singer told fans on Twitter that she's coming back. The nine time Grammy winner should have a new album out this year. 
March 5, 2013 - Canadian singer, Michael Buble is getting ready for his upcoming album “To Be Loved’ hitting stores April 23rd. 
March 2, 2013 – I think the reputation of a music reviewer is that of a bitter and jaded curmudgeon living in a van down by the river. Years ago after writing a blistering review of a project that sounded half finished the artist approached me at a club and screamed, “You must spend a lot of time looking for things to hate?” “Actually it's the opposite, I answered, “I use my hours looking for the good stuff, 3/4 of the trip, however, is filled cliched blah!” 
March 1, 2013 - For the second week in a row Euge Groove had the most requested song on SmoothJazzNow. As a result his 'House of Groove' easily made it to #1 on the TOP 50 chart. "Euge is like Boney James, Dave Koz or Peter White," says John Beaudin, Program Director of SmoothJazzNow, "They all consistently release music that sticks with listeners." 
December 13, 2012 – SmoothJazzNow has a new artist/interview feature called One-On-One. It’s 20 questions for your favorite Smooth Jazz artists. Most acts will be asked the same questions but we will also change it up on some weeks. 
December 13, 2012 – Greg Adams has been out there. Even though many fans know him from his days with Tower of Power that stint seemed to be just an opening act for what was to come. 
December 11, 2012 - It's been a great year for Pete Giltin. The guitarist reached #1 on the SmoothJazzNow.com chart and there's no sign of him slowing down. We asked Pete to give us some rare facts - things you might not know about him. Check out the list. 
November 18, 2012 - Christmas music is a unique animal. A challenging one. Imagine explaining the concept to an alien, "So we celebrate this holiday and musicians, at least once in their careers, get to record the same 30-40 songs and hope that their versions sticks," MORE
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 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. 
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! |
Sade Picks Up Two American Music Awards Nominations Michael Buble earned a nomination for Favorite Artist, Adult Contemporary music. He will be up against Train and Lady Antebellum. Eminem and Lady Antebellum lead the way with five nominations each, while Justin Bieber followed with four and B.o.B, Katy Perry, Ke$ha and Usher each took three. Nominees are determined by radio airplay and retail sales, while members of the public determine the winners through online voting. The awards ceremony will take place at the Nokia Theater in Los Angeles on Nov. 21 and broadcast on ABC. A red carpet pre-show co-hosted by pop music and Broadway veteran Lance Bass can be viewed on abc.com and ustream.tv. Online voting is at amavote.com or ama.abc.com - Story by Brian Soergel |
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Sade Returns to North American Stage for First Time in a Decade Sade will perform more than 50 concerts in top arenas across North America. It marks her first tour since 2001, when more than 1 million fans saw her on stage. It was in February of this year that Sade released “Soldier of Love,” the first since “Lovers Rock” in November 2000. It debuted at the top of the Billboard 200 albums chart with 501,655 copies sold, according to Nielsen SoundScan. It was also #1 in 10 additional countries. The CD, which has now achieved Platinum status, features the hit singles “Soldier of Love,” “Babyfather” and “The Moon and the Sky.” “Soldier of Love” was recorded in England and produced by Sade and her band called Sweetback – featuring Stuart Matthewman, Paul Denman and Andrew Hale and their long-time collaborator Mike Pela. Sade fans can RSVP on Facebook now to receive a special code to buy tickets early. - by Brian Soergel 06/16 Baltimore, MD - 1st Mariner Arena (on sale 10/16) Links |
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A Disappointing Return for Sade Not to be taken lightly, Sade, the lady and band, has only released 6 albums of original music but stand as one of the most successful musical outlets of the last 25 years. Staying power is rare but Sade certainly has it and her voice, even on this album, is the stuff of angels. Still haunting, peaceful and distinctive, it's a quality that's truly rare in music and it's as captivating as the sirens song. The album kicks off with “The Moon and the Sky” which, without comparisons to the past, sounds like a garden-variety album track from a generic Smooth Jazz vocalist but it’s still drop-dead boring and gloomy at that. More |
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Sade Goes Platinum After Only One Month in Stores The singer just released ‘Baby Father’ as the second single from the CD. She says it’s the track that’s getting tons of reaction from fans. ''If you're only making an album every 10 years, it better be good,'' Sade says. On her tunes being about ‘dark nights of the soul’ the singer says, ''If it's like a lighthouse to guide someone past the rocks, that's a great thing.” – by John Beaudin |
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Sade Is Queen Again “I only make records when I feel I have something to say,” says the singer, “I’m not interested in releasing music just for the sake of selling something. Sade is not a brand.” Interestingly, even though the singer has been accused of “sounding the same from album to album” she says, "I never want to repeat myself. And that becomes a more interesting challenge for us the longer we carry on together”. Sade also says she’s uneasy with fame. She told The Star newspaper, “I’m uneasy with fame so I do my best to avoid places that will bring me more attention.” “I’ve made sacrifices. I’m not anti-fashion but I’ve always had a bit of a punk attitude. That’s important, I think. I do my own thing.” – by John Beaudin |
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Sade Set to Return After Nine Year Break The reclusive singer is expected to be in the studio most of this month with long time bandmate Stuart Matthewman, a.k.a. Cottonbelly. Billboard Magazine quotes a Sony records source as saying, "She is in the studio and the album will come when it is ready, You don't wait for years for one and then rush it." The album is in its early stages. If the project is good Sade will be introduced to a whole new crop of music fans, which were probably too young to remember who she was but staying out of the public eye for so long can also breed indifference among fans. Luckily for Sade her last “Lovers Rock” sold 3.9 million copies in the U.S. alone, the one before that 1992’s “Love Deluxe” sold 3.4 and her first project “Diamond Life” sold an amazing 17 million. – By John Beaudin Sade
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October 16, 2010 - Sade has picked up two nods as the nominations for the 38th annual American Music Awards have been announced. She is nominated as favorite female artist in the soul/R&B category, and will be competing against Alicia Keys and Rihanna. In addition, her CD “Soldier of Love” was selected for Favorite Soul/R&B album. Also nominated in the category are Keys for “The Element of Freedom” and Usher for “Raymond v. Raymond.”
October 2, 2010 - Grammy Award-winning vocalist Sade has announced her highly anticipated return to the live stage and fans in North America will see her first. Her tour begins on June 16, 2011, in Baltimore MD, at the 1st Mariner Arena. Sade and her band have also set shows for Philadelphia; Uniondale, NY; East Rutherford, NJ; Toronto; Montreal; Boston; Chicago; Los Angeles; and Anaheim, CA.
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 11, 2010 – Congrats to Sade! Her first album in ten years has just gone platinum according to RIAA. ‘Soldier of Love’ has sold over one million copies in just one month giving her a seventh Platinum award. 
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