Talented Artists Garner More Musical Nominations
May 11, 2005 - Smooth Jazz Now would like to congratulate some terrific and versatile Canadian musicians who were nominated for the first ever Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards and are now in line for a National Jazz Award. In the Electric Group of the Year The Eddie Bullen Band and the Clayton/Scott Group, who won the Group/Duo category at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards are nominees. More

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Smooth Jazz for the United Way
April 3, 2005 - Smooth Jazz lovers in Toronto will be happy to hear about a great benefit for the United Way on April 22. Molly Johnson (accompanied by Andrew Craig), Liberty Silver, Eddie Bullen and Joe Sealy will perform at George Weston Recital Hall, Toronto Centre for the Arts. More

Liz Rivard's Recap of The National Jazz Awards
February 26, 2004 - It was a cloudy, chilly night in Toronto for the National Jazz Awards but the stars shone through, brighter than ever. The 2004 National Jazz Awards, held at the Winter Garden Theatre last night featured performances by some of Canada's best, and most loved jazz artists, like Holly Cole, Peter Appleyard, Lorraine Desmarais and Warren Hill, to name a few. The night also featured the introduction of the Smooth Jazz Musician of the Year, sponsored by the Wave 94.7 fm. Nominees were Eddie Bullen, Warren Hill, Brian Hughes, Demo Cates and Nura. Click here to see the pictures from the National Smooth Jazz Awards.

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Eddie Bullen ~Things That Go Bump in the Night
January 9, 2004 - Canadian Smooth Jazz great Eddie Bullen took a few moments out of his hectic schedule to speak with us. He's busy working on keyboardist Kingsley Ettienne's (pictured at left with Bullen) newest release, which should be available this spring. However, it seems Eddie's plate is so full his own work keeps getting kicked to the curb. He's leaving for Barbados to attend the Barbados Jazz Festival (www.barbados.org/jazztickets) where he will do some work on behalf of Barbados tourism, and on the domestic side, he is overseeing work on the basement of his home. He tweaks his music where he can but says Eddie, "It seems the best time for me to get work done is 4 am when I just don't have the interruptions."

Nominated in the National Jazz Awards new "Smooth Jazz Category" Eddie says he is delighted that the genre has been recognized and will only grow from here. "I can see that in the near future there will be categories for Smooth Jazz vocalist, keyboardist, guitarist, and so on."

Through his contact with Bill King, Eddie was aware that a Smooth Jazz category was in the works for the National Jazz Awards but he didn't quite believe his nomination when a friend called to tell him she had heard the news on the radio. "I figured they had gotten it wrong until I had a call from Mary (Kirk of The Wave in Hamilton). When I finally realized it was true, of course I was really happy!"

"I am thrilled for all the nominees," continued Eddie, "No matter who wins, we are all in this together, supporting each other. This recognition will go along way to giving Smooth Jazz in Canada a lot of integrity." Eddie's young sons are looking forward to a special night out too. To cast your vote for your favorite Canadian Smooth jazz artist, visit www.nationaljazzawards.com - by Liz Rivard

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Eddie Bullen & Friends in Concert this Saturday
October 27, 2003 - Eddie Bullen and Friends, a S.A.F.E. Bet for a Great Night of Entertainment! Smooth Jazz lovers in the Toronto area are in for a special treat November 1 as the WAVE 94.7FM presents Eddie Bullen and Friends Smooth Jazz Showcase. Eddie has assembled some of the brightest lights in the Canadian music scene to present a showcase of music sure to please everyone. Great for smooth jazz fans, but also benefiting from the performance is the S.A.F.E. foundation of Ontario. Liberty Silver has been a long time supporter of S.A.F.E., which helps at risk children in the community through mentoring and motivation. Eddie, backed up by his band, Etric Lyons, Johnny Bullen and Colleen Allen will feature Liberty Silver, singing her latest hit, "Show Me the Way to Love." Also in the spotlight will be super saxman Alex Walker, Anslem Douglas who by the way, is the writer and vocalist behind the much publicized single "Who Let the Dogs Out"and Joaquin Douglas, an Afro-Cuban percussionist, sure to keep your toes tapping. Vocalist Gregory Vitale will present his mixture of classic rock meets neo-soul with jazzy overtone. Eddie is especially proud to present two new young talents, 12-year-old vocalist, Haley Small, and 11-year-old piano virtuoso, Quincy Bullen who in spite of their youth are both seasoned performers. Benn Entertainment is behind the shows, which will held at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga on November 1, performances at 4:00 and 8:00, tickets are $40.00 for adults and $20.00 for children, and can be purchased by calling the Living Arts Box Office at 905 306 6000 or toll free 1 888 805 8888. For more information check out Eddie's website at www.eddiebullen.com. With the line up Eddie has assembled you might just want to attend both performances!

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New Eddie Bullen CD October 10th
August 8, 2003 - Eddie Bullen the busiest man in Canadian Smooth Jazz says he finally has the time to give us the release date for his next album - October 10th. The Toronto keyboardist is currently working with Liberty Silver on a new project, earlier this year the pair scored a Smooth Jazz hit with "Show Me the Way to Love." Bullen spends half of his time writing and producing with other acts but he told Smooth Jazz Now it was finally time to "give a little energy" to his own project. The next album "will return to the sound of my first CD "Nocturnal Affair" which was a little smoother than his last "Make it Real." Canadian radio station should be serviced with his latest project "De Organ Grinder" with Kingsley Ettienne; it's an interesting combination of Smooth Jazz and Reggae. Radio station can connect with Bullen at eddie@eddiebullen.com

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