Chris Smith Day on California 103
August 16, 2007 - He is the most played artist at Calgary's Smooth Jazz California 103 so the station is celabrating by making today, Thursday, August 16 "Chris Smith Day" in the city. Program Director John Beaudin says "There has always been a really cool love affair between Calgary and Chris, this is one of his top markets in the country and remember we play 17 of his songs." California 103 is also celebrating the singer songwriters concerts tomorrow night at the Artist of the World room at the Art Gallery of Calgary. Beaudin says, "it floors me that Chris is not a huge Smooth Jazz star in the U.S. yet, just put on "I'll Remember You" on any station in North America and you'll get the calls." As reported yesterday on Smooth Jazz Now.com Smith plans on releasing his new album in 2008 but the singer will have two new downloads available in the next couple of months. John Beaudin is also President of Smooth Jazz Now.com - by Kari Graham

Chris Smith Readies New "Smooth Jazz Friendly" Album
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Smooth Jazz Now President John Beaudin with Chris Smith and SJN Editor Shannon Edwards
August 15, 2007 - Smooth Jazz singer, songwriter Chris Smith says "don't hold your breath for a whole new album but I should have a couple of new tunes ready within the next couple of months." The multiple nominee at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards told Smooth Jazz Now that he's such a perfectionist that sometimes deadlines come and go, "I've regretted a few times in my career putting things out before it's time, once it's out there, it's out there forever." Though the singer would not elaborate on the sound of his new material he did tease on its "Smooth Jazz friendly" direction. Smith scored with hits like "I'll Remember You" and 'Room Inside My Heart." His new album should be released in 2008. Details at www.chrissmith.ca - by John Beaudin

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Award Nominees Showcase Hamilton's Mardis Gras
August 2, 2005 - Hamilton's Mardis Gras Festival will take place Saturday August 6th to Sunday August 7th, and will feature performances by Demo Cates, Liberty Silver, and Chris Smith, and The Downtown Oakville Jazz festival runs concurrently on Friday, August 5th to Saturday August 6th along Lakeshore Rd in Oakville, Ontario(www.oakvillejazz.com). On August 18th, 2005 Wave 94.7 will welcome smooth jazz star Jesse Cook to the Toronto Zoo (details are available at The Wave's website). Smith, Silver and Cates were all nominees as the first Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards in April of this year. - by Cheryl Philips

A Long Way From Home Canada's Chris Smith Appreciates Award Nominations
January 11, 2005 - As voting began on Jan.10, Smooth Jazz Now had to travel far a field to catch up with Toronto nominee, Chris Smith. The singer songwriter was nominated for male vocalist and album of the year honours. Chris who is currently inThailand tells us, "I'm honoured, excited and thrilled to be nominated! To be included amongst such great musicians is an honour in itself." Chris who previously visited Thailand five years ago fell in love with the country, and along with Eddie Bullen, and Demo Cates, will be holding a benefit concert for Tsunami Relief on January 25th in Mississauga. For more details please visit www.eddiebullen.com. - by Liz Rivard

Chris Smith a Late Bloomer
April 14, 2004 - Chris Smith took his fine time to Smooth Jazz stardom, "I guess I was kind of a late bloomer" the vocalist told Smooth Jazz Now. Smith says there were a lot of sidetracks including working in a popular Ottawa record store after graduation giving him the opportunity to add to his LP collection in the seventies. Another distraction and blessing came via a musical sibling, "I was a groupie of my brother's band essentially." Smith says his older brother introduced him to the music of Chick Corea, the Allman Brothers and John Mclaughlan - a more varied musical palette than most. The singer songwriter said his kick in the butt was Toronto's Humber College, "That was the turning point for me because I met so many musicians there and they were young and wanted to do what I wanted to do. It was really easy to find people to gig with. It was a good time." Smith has just released "Real Thing" featuring the Smooth Jazz hit "Right Here Right Now." Read our interview with Chris Smith.
Chris Smith - Room Inside My Heart
Hard to believe this CD is 7 years old - it's as cool and fresh and as anything on the airwaves today. Chris delivers 10 gems, including The Wisdom Of Insecurity (the "swimming with the dolphins" song), Something Sexual (with Warren Hill guesting on sax!) and my personal favorite - Over The Moon (which is just about where Chris sends me!) Chris says the album is about "finding and embracing the rhythm in an ever-changing world." I say "find this album in your CD player and you'll embrace one of the finest smooth jazz talents in Canada." Great vocals, great lyrics, great grooves and from a great guy to boot! by Vickie van Dyke
 
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