August 3, 2011 – 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. 
August 2, 2011 – 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. 
July 24, 2011 – Even though most people seem to believe that Amy Winehouse died of an overdose Scotland Yard is saying, so far, her death is “unexplained.” 
July 23, 2011 – It’s sad to say that many saw this coming. According to reports Amy Winehouse was found dead in her home today. Sky News and BBC reported police sources as confirming the 27-year-old singer's death. 
July 20, 2011 – 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
July 20, 2010 – Looks like Carlos Santana loves Tequila. The famous guitarist has just invested in Casa Noble Tequila. Santana says, "We have come together because I love the Tequila, Passion, dedication and integrity is what attracted me to Casa Noble Tequila. 
July 19, 2011 – George Michael says he used to like girls. The former Wham singer admitted this week that his first real crush was Blondie’s lead singer Debbie Harry. In fact when the two were both set to perform Michael had a chance to admit his early crush to Harry. 
July 19, 2011 – 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! 
July 18, 2011 – It took me a whole bunch of years to believe Alicia Keys. I thought everything about her was fake in the beginning. Her ‘tough girl’ stance, or was it confidence, just got on my nerves but slowly, I gotta admit, she won me over. 
July 17, 2011 – As most of you may know John Mayer has stopped using Twitter. He told students at Boston’s Berklee College of Music that the social media site shrunk his creativity according to a report in Rolling Stone magazine. 
July 16, 2011 – Adele seem to be the Antithesis of Lady Gaga. She looks like the girl next door, is trying not to sell out and, not only will she not wear meat, she won’t eat it either – she’s a vegetarian. Adele simply seems like a normal person who refuses to lower herself into selling products she never uses. (I wonder how many L'Oreal products Beyonce has in her bathroom?) The “Rolling in the Deep” singer also seems hell-bent on not lowering herself to shameless publicity stunts. Do you know why she is popular? Her music first! 
Fans of Smooth Jazz Now.com tell their friends about our station all the time and as we all know – word of mouth is king! Well now, we would like to say thank you to all our loyal fans that spread the word for us everyday. Each month Smooth Jazz Now.com will give one lucky ambassador of our website a chance to win a “Mountain of 100 Classic CD’s.” 
John Beaudin has had a dream to be a broadcaster since he was in grade six. “I sometimes wished I would have aimed higher,” says the Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now, “It’s been a great job but like everyone says don’t expect to drive a Porsche.” 
October 10, 2010 – 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. 
April 4, 2010 – 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. 
February 23, 2010 - 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. 
February 24, 2011 - 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. 
September 24th through 26th 2010 marks the third time that Christian Bößner of smooth entertainment Ltd. hosted the European rendition of the Smooth Jazz Festival. After Kurhaus Bregenz in 2008, Kesselhalle Munich in 2009, this year’s festival took place at Parktheater Göggingen, a historic building of the late 18th century era called Gründerzeit, which was designed as a full-fledged theater including orchestra pit and served as an additional part of Orthopedic Hessing Hospital Augsburg, the significant aspect being that he must have believed in the healing power of arts and music. 
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 12, 2010 – 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.” |
Now Even More Chances to Win an iPad-2 From Smooth Jazz Now – LISTEN TODAY TO WIN John Beaudin will call out a name at noon, if that person does not call us back, at (917) 310-7625, within 15 minutes he will call out another name at 12:15PM, then 12:30 and finally at 12:45. These are the top-of-the-line iPad 2’s with Wi-Fi + 3G and 64 gigs. You can't buy a better iPad! Make sure you are a member of our mailing list. You need to be to win! If you are not a member then simply join via the pop-up that appears when you go to listen to Smooth Jazz Now Radio. (Top right hand side of each page of our site) Want to increase your chances to win? Just forward our weekly emails to a friend and our tracking system will let us know. You will get an extra chance to win with every person you forward our mailer to. Why not increase your odds. Members of our mailing list also have a chance to win a “Mountain of 100 Classic CD’s” on Wednesday, August 31 at 1:10PM. Just listen for your name. Also “Smooth Jazz Now” hands out "Classic Albums Ten Packs” each weekday. Listen to Smooth Jazz Now at 11:10AM, 1:10PM, 3:10PM and 5:10PM (all times eastern) with John Beaudin. If you hear your name call us back at (917) 310-7625 within 15 minutes and the albums are yours! The new iPad-2 is thinner, lighter and faster than it’s predecessor. It’s a must have!
Smooth Jazz Now Tightens Up The Sound You may have noticed a gradual change in our sound during the last month. We have re-listened to every song on our station, carefully, to make sure they represent a sense of positivity, an interesting journey and most of all we listened for melody. “There has been too much generic groove in this format,” says “Smooth Jazz Now” Program Director John Beaudin. “So many of the songs sound the same and lack melody and life so we made sure to add more familiar songs with more tempo.” Consider it a “Greatest Hits” format for Smooth Jazz. “We are lucky,” says Beaudin, “we get hundreds of calls each week from our listeners with fantastic requests and great advice – we are listening to them on where this format should go.” Also listen for more “spice” songs. Beaudin says, “everybody says how energetic this genre is in concert so I think it’s fair to bring up the tempo with classic driving songs like Marc Antoine’s “Sunland” and tunes that have really never been played on the format like “Temped” by Squeeze.” Taste test our sound! |
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Listen for Your Name Today to Win an iPad 2 on "Smooth Jazz Now" Smooth Jazz Now.com is giving away an iPad 2 each week to members of our mailing list. |
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Amy Winehouse Laid to Rest Both of her parents, Janis and Mitch and her brother Alex attended the private service at Edgewarebury Cemetery in the Golders Green area of London. Her father finished his eulogy by saying, 'Goodnight my angel, Sleep tight. Mummy and Daddy love you ever so much." Kelly Osbourne, wore her hair in a beehive style, Winehouse's trademark, and her producer Mark Ronson, dressed in a black suit also attended. Winehouse was found dead in her home on Saturday. An autopsy proved to be inconclusive but toxicology tests are expected within two weeks. The singer will be cremated and some of her ashes are expected to be scattered with those of her beloved grandmother Cynthia, who died of lung cancer five years ago. MORE |
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Dan Peek of America Passes Away Peek, along with Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley formed America in 1969. He also sang on the hits 'Don't Cross The River' ‘Woman Tonight’ and 'Today's the Day'. His first solo album, after leaving America, ‘All Things Are Possible,’ was a crossover hit on both pop and Christian charts. Part of the reason he needed to leave American was to concentrate on his Christian beliefs. In fact his first solo contract was with Pat Boone's Lamb & Lion Records. Peek also wrote a book on his time in America called ‘An American Band.’ On the official American site Dewey Bunnell wrote, "I am so sorry to learn of Dan's passing, Dan, along with Gerry & myself, formed the band America as teenagers after being great friends in high school during the late 60's. It was a joyous time for the three of us, full of excitement and laughter. We created lasting music together and experienced a life that we could never have imagined. Dan was an equal and integral part of that early history, and I have never forgotten the good times we spent making that music and learning about life together. MORE
Scotland Yard: “Amy Winehouse's Death is Unexplained" In a statement Police simply said, "At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained and there have been no arrests in connection with the incident." Though inside source say that the police are,” operating under the suspicion" it was an overdose.” Janis Winehouse, Amy’s mother, told The Daily Mirror that she believed it would be "only a matter of time" before he daughter died. The two saw each other a few days ago but according to her mother, "She seemed out of it. But her passing so suddenly still hasn’t hit me." Amy did tell her mother that she loved her during that last meeting and Janis says, "They are the words I will always treasure ... I'm glad I saw her when I did." MORE |
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Smooth Jazz Now is Giving Away an iPad 2 Each Week If you are not a member of our mailing list then simple join via the pop-up that appears when you go to listen to Smooth Jazz Now Radio (top right hand side of each page of our site) Want to increase your chances to win? Just forward this email to a friend and our tracking system will let us know. You will get an extra chance to win with every person you forward our mailer to. Why not increase your odds. So remember, listen for your name every Wednesday at 12:10PM starting next week. Smooth Jazz Now is already giving away “Classic Albums 10 Packs” each weekday at 11:10AM, 1:10PM, 3:10PM and 5:10PM. Same rule applies just listen for your name. Also on the last weekday of each month John Beaudin draws one name from the mailing list to win a mountain of “100 Classic CDs’ MORE
Amy Winehouse Found Dead At first the press release read: "Police were called by London Ambulance Service to an address in Camden Square NW1 shortly before 16.05hrs today, Saturday 23 July, following reports of a woman found deceased. On arrival officers found the body of a 27-year-old female who was pronounced dead at the scene. Enquiries continue into the circumstances of the death. At this early stage it is being treated as unexplained." Winehouse had battled drug and alcohol addiction for years and just last month had to cancel her European tour after a disastrous performance in Serbia where she seemed heavily intoxicated. Winehouse joins a long list of rockers who died at 27 including Brian Jones of the Rolling Stones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison of the doors and Kurt Cobain of Nirvana. MORE
REVIEW – Colbie Caillat – All of You - Universal Republic Caillat co-wrote every tune on the album with different famous, mostly behind-the-scenes songsmiths. The singer’s father, Ken Caillat, co-produced two of Fleetwood Mac’s biggest albums, “Rumours” and “Tusk” and that early inspiration has always showed in her music but nothing like the first tune on this album, “Brighter Than the Sun.” It could easily fit on most Buckingham/Nicks-Mac projects. It’s also her latest single from the CD. It easily reflects that silly-willy-in-love drug that changes the directions of our lives – It’s an irresistible pop tune. MORE
George Michael Says His First Crush Was Blondie’s Debbie Harry Michael says he was just a teenager at the time and hadn’t figured out he was gay yet. The singer wrote on his Twitter page, “She (Debbie) looked great. I told her that before I worked out I was a poof she was my first crush. (which is true!) . Not sure if she took it as a compliment. (sic)” The 48-year-old singer said he did a lot of fantasizing about Harry who just turned 66 on July 1. Michael says he truly enjoyed hanging backstage between sets at the Lovebox music festival in London last Sunday. The Wombats, Snoop Dogg and the Scissor Sisters also performed. MORE |
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Carlos Santana Invests in Tequila "Santana's love for the spirit of Casa Noble and his commitment to this new partnership is exciting for everyone involved with our brand," says Casa Noble CEO Jose Hermosillo. "Santana's personal philosophy of quality and integrity in the pursuit of perfection is synonymous with the Casa Noble brand of fine ultra premium Tequilas.' MORE
REVIEW - Michael Franks – Time Together – Shanachie Records Franks has taken some time away from the studio with his last project being “Rendezvous in Rio” from 2006. “Time Together” is a very consistent CD like it’s predecessors. Many of the songs have a similar feel but if you truly get Franks vision, his philosophy of wonderment then it all makes sense. It’s the smaller things in life, the simple things that bring us to where we want to go. Franks really gets that. The lead off single “Now That the Summer’s Here” is one of his strongest tunes in twenty years. It’s as if he grabbed all the different nuances from his strongest tunes and got back in that winning zone. Chuck Loeb produced this one and three others on the album and provides guitars, keys and drums to the mix. Let this one be a perfect soundtrack for the summer of 2011. MORE
Alicia Keys Street Creds Are Real I decided to truly give Alicia a fair shake. Who was she really? Maybe she came upon that confidence honestly and it wasn’t all show. Turns out she grew up in the Hell Kitchen area of New York – no garden party for nay young girl. “Growing up in New York City, everybody wanted to be heard, so you had to do the work,” she told British newspaper The Guardian. “[I had to decide] if I was going to do the right thing or the wrong thing, take drugs or not take drugs, or end up getting into the wrong scenario. So many people I knew ended up in jail.” MORE |
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August 3, 2011 – 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.
August 2, 2011 – 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. 
July 24, 2011 – Even though most people seem to believe that Amy Winehouse died of an overdose Scotland Yard is saying, so far, her death is “unexplained.”
July 20, 2011 – 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.
July 20, 2011 – George Michael says he used to like girls. The former Wham singer admitted this week that his first real crush was Blondie’s lead singer Debbie Harry. In fact when the two were both set to perform Michael had a chance to admit his early crush to Harry.
July 20, 2010 – Looks like Carlos Santana loves Tequila. The famous guitarist has just invested in Casa Noble Tequila. Santana says, "We have come together because I love the Tequila, Passion, dedication and integrity is what attracted me to Casa Noble Tequila. I feel at home with my new family at Casa Noble. They strive for excellence and don't take shortcuts. Just like the music of Santana, one note or one drop. they are the same thing. You have to feel each note from your heart. Casa Noble and my family have the same origin--- Jalisco, Mexico. My family roots date back to the 1700's in Jalisco. My father is a Huichol Indian. When I visited the distillery, I immediately felt spiritually connected to the Hermosillo family and Casa Noble. Together we celebrate the gift of life and all of the blessings that come with it. Together we can all make a difference in the world."
July 19, 2011 – 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!
July 18, 2011 – It took me a whole bunch of years to believe Alicia Keys. I thought everything about her was fake in the beginning. Her ‘tough girl’ stance, or was it confidence, just got on my nerves but slowly, I gotta admit, she won me over. In December of 2007 I was going through one of those “dark nights of the soul” and decided to take a late night drive to clear my head. Playing with the radio dial, by chance, I found one of those tunes that makes you stare at the radio in trance – “Sure Looks Good to Me” by Alicia Keys. Of course I had no idea it was Miss Keys and to make things worse the announcer, at the station, didn’t extro the damn tune. I was so impressed with the track I pulled a u-turn, tried to remember some of the lyrics for a Google search and looked forward to finding my new treasured artist. Obviously I was shocked to discover it was “Miss-look-at-me” Alicia Keys. When the dust settles though, I like these reality check moments, especially in music. |
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