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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
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SMOOTH JAZZ NOW TOP 30 COUNTDOWN
 
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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

 

Now Even More Chances to Win an iPad-2 From Smooth Jazz Now – LISTEN TODAY TO WIN
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.

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!

 

Listen for Your Name Tomorrow (June 30th)! You Could Win a "100 Classic CD Pack"
June 29, 2011 - Here it is! We are finally giving away our very first "100 Classic CD Pack" tomorrow, June 30th, at 1:10PM (EST). If you are receiving this email then you are eligible. If you hear your name simply email us back (at studio@smoothjazznow.com or call us at (917)310-7625 and that's it.

Want more chances to win? Simply forward this email to a friend. For each email you forward we will give you an extra entry for the "100 Classic CD Pack." Forward it 100 times? Then you get another 100 entries to win. Our email tracking system always knows who forwards our email so you really don't have to do much other then forward it to friends!

So keep telling your friends about our radio station and we will increase your chances of winning tons of CD's. Check out the list here!

As well as the “Mountain of 100 Classic CD’s” Smooth Jazz Now.com also gives away "Classic Albums Ten Packs.” Listen to Smooth Jazz Now at 11:10AM with Steve Bauer and 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 or email us at studio@smoothjazznow.com before midnight that night to claim your "Classic Albums Ten Pack."

 click here for the entire list of 100 CD's

 

The "Classic Albums Ten Pack" Giveaway is Back
June, 2011 – Here is the easiest way to get brand new classic albums. 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 or email us at studio@smoothjazznow.com before midnight that night to claim your "Classic Albums Ten Pack." You must be part of our mailing list to be eligible. To join simply fill out the pop-up that appears when you click our "LISTEN NOW" button on the top right hand side of each page of Smooth Jazz Now.

For months, last year, Smooth Jazz Now gave away 'Classic Albums Ten Packs" to our listeners. We are pleased to announce that the winning continues with members of our mailing list. Each weekday Bauer and Beaudin will call out five names four times per day.

Remember it does not matter where you live, all our listeners around the world are eligible. It's our way of saying thanks for listening!




To join our mailing list simply fill out the pop-up that appears when you go to listen to Smooth Jazz Now Radio.

Check out the list of album you could win each week,

 

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of August 1
Frank Sinatra - Classic Sinatra
Enya - Watermark
Swing Out Sister - Another Nonstop Sister
Andreas Vollenweider - Down to the Moon
Peter White – Good Day
Sarah McLachlan - Mirrorball
Bill Joel - The Stranger
Ella Fitzgerald - Pure Ella
Will Ackerman - Conferring With the Moon
Anita Baker - Rapture


"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of August 8
Dave Koz – The Dance
Jeff Lorber – Philly Style
Larry Carlton – Collection
Rippingtons - Weekend in Monaco
Michael Lington – Stay With Me
Sting – Fields of Gold – Best of
George Benson – Greatest of All
Various Artists - Billboard #1 Hits of the Eighties
Jesse Cook – Gravity
David Pack – The Secret to Movin On

 

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of August 15
Craig Chaquico – Follow the Sun
Earl Klugh – Ultimate
Steely Dan - Aja
Spyro Gyra – Down the Wire
Nat King Cole - The Very Best of
Marc Antoine – Very Best of
James Ingrim – Greatest Hits
Various – Playboy Jazz After Dark
Will Ackerman - Conferring With the Moon
Sting – Ten Summoners Tales

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of August 22
Larry Carlton - Sleepwalk
Kenny G – Breathless
Grover Washington Jr. – Mister Magic
Frank Sinatra - Classic Sinatra
Toto - 4
Wes Montgomery - Incredible Jazz Guitar
Spyro Gyra - Morning Dance
Loreena McKennitt - Book of Secrets
Various Artists - Best of the Eighties
Sade - Diamond Life

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of August 29
Rippingtons - 20th Anniversary Celebration
Various Artists - Pop Jazz Volume One
Herbie Hancock – The Essential
Earl Klugh – Naked Guitar (autographed)
Anita Baker – Best of
Boney James – Shine
Various Artists - Masters of Flamenco Guitar
Sarah McLachlan - Mirrorball
Simply Red - 25- The Greatest hits
Dave Koz – At the Movies

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"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of September 5
Swing Out Sister - Another Nonstop Sister
Peter White – Perfect Moment
George Benson - Breezin
Craig Chaquico – Acoustic Highway
Rippingtons - Weekend in Monaco
Will Ackerman - Conferring With the Moon
Andreas Vollenweider - Down to the Moon
Sting – Nothing Like the Sun
Ottmar Liebert – Barcelona Nights
Peter White – Glow

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of September 12
Ella Fitzgerald - Pure Ella
Various Artists - Billboard #1 Hits of the Eighties
Spyro Gyra – Morning Dance
Bill Joel - The Stranger
Sade - Diamond Life
Enya - Watermark
Steely Dan - Gaucho
Peter White – Confidential
Bruce Hornsby - Here Comes the Noisemakers
Larry Carlton and Lee Ritenour – Larry and Lee

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of September 19
Marc Antoine – Mediterraneo
Kenny G – The Essential
Frank Sinatra - Classic Sinatra
Spyro Gyra - Morning Dance
Various Artists - Pop Jazz Volume One
Andreas Vollenweider - Down to the Moon
Herbie Hancock - Possibilities
Various Artists - Best of the Eighties
Nat King Cole - The Very Best of
Brian McKnight - 20 Century Masters

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of September 26
Norah Jones - Come Away with Me
Duffy - Endlessly
Rippingtons - 20th Anniversary Celebration
Loreena McKennitt - Book of Secrets
Sarah McLachlan - Mirrorball
Chris Botti - When I Fall in Love
Alicia Keys - Songs in A Minor
Natalie Cole - Ask a Woman who Knows
Diana Krall - Live in Paris
Normal Brown - After The Storm

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of October 3
Will Downing – Emotions
Swing Out Sister - Another Nonstop Sister
Various Artists - Billboard #1 Hits of the Eighties
Adele - 21
Rippingtons - Weekend in Monaco
Jamie Cullum - Twentysomthing
Michael Buble - Call Me Irresponsible
Simply Red - 25- The Greatest hits
Chris Botti - When I Fall in Love
Various - Smooth Jazz Sampler Vol. 2

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of October 10
Billy Joel = Glass Houses
Wes Montgomery - Incredible Jazz Guitar
Yellowjackets - Time Squared
George Benson - In Your Eyes
Various - Sun Dance - Summer Solstice
Chicago - 18
Keiko Matsui - Walls of Akendora
Will Ackerman - Conferring With the Moon
Enya - Watermark
Frank Sinatra - Classic Sinatra

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of October 17
Rippingtons - 20th Anniversary Celebration
Various Artists - Best of the Eighties
Rick Braun - Shake it Up
Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key Of Life
Will Downing - Emotions
Warren Hill – Shelter
Various Artists - Pop Jazz Volume One
Andreas Vollenweider - Down to the Moon
Duffy - Endlessly
Various Artists - Masters of Flamenco Guitar

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of October 24
Jean Luc Ponty - Mystical Adventure
Santana - Supernatural
Adele - 21
Nat King Cole - The Very Best of
Swing Out Sister - Another Nonstop Sister
Herbie Hancock - Possibilities
Jamie Cullum - Twentysomthing
Robben Ford - Discovering the Blues
Michael Buble - Call Me Irresponsible
Natalie Cole - Ask a Woman who Knows

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of October 31
Norah Jones - Come Away with Me
Will Ackerman - Conferring With the Moon
Alicia Keys - Songs in A Minor
BB King - Ultimate Collection
Enya - Watermark
Various Artists - Billboard #1 Hits of the Eighties
Diana Krall - Live in Paris
Jamie Cullum - Twentysomething
Simply Red - 25- The Greatest hits
Madeleine Peyroux - Careless Love

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of November 7
Billy Joel - Songs from the Attic
Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key Of Life
Chick Corea - Return to Forever
Loreena McKennitt - Book of Secrets
Bob James - David Sanborn - Double Vision
Will Downing - Emotions
Adele – 21
Frank Sinatra - Classic Sinatra
Various Artists - Pop Jazz Volume One
Andreas Vollenweider - Down to the Moon

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of November 14
Doobie Brothers - Minute by Minute
Daryl Hall - Can't Stop Dreaming
Spyro Gyra - Morning Dance
Ella Fitzgerald - Pure Ella
Yellowjackets - Time Squared
Bruce Hornsby - Here Comes the Noisemakers
Lou Rawls - The Essential
Chris botti - When I Fall in Love
Duffy - Endlessly
Various Artists - Best of the Eighties

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of November 21
Sade - Diamond Life
Miles Davis - Kind of Blue
Sarah McLachlan - Mirrorball
Steely Dan - 20th Century Masters
Jamie Cullum – Twentysomthing
Will Ackerman - Conferring With the Moon
Enya - Watermark
Frank Sinatra - Classic Sinatra
Various Artists - Pop Jazz Volume One
Swing Out Sister - Another Nonstop Sister

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of November 28
Various Artists - Billboard #1 Hits of the Eighties
Nat King Cole - The Very Best of
Simply Red - 25- The Greatest hits
Rippingtons - 20th Anniversary Celebration
Spyro Gyra - Down the Wire
Wes Montgomery - Incredible Jazz Guitar
Various Artists - Masters of Flamenco Guitar
Alicia Keys - Songs in A Minor
Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key Of Life
Phil Collins – Face Value

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of December 5
Phil Collins - Best
Grover Washington Jr - Winelight
Michael Buble - Call Me Irresponsible
Vangelis - Chariots of Fire
Kenny G – Greatest Hits
David Lanz - Finding Paradise
Stevie Wonder - Songs in the Key Of Life
Chris Botti - When I Fall In Love
Louis Armstrong - 20 Century Masters
Jamie Cullum – Twentysomthing

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of December 12
Bernie Williams - The Journey Within
Natalie Cole - Ask a Woman who Knows
Herbie Hancock - Possibilities
Michael Buble - It's Time
Norah Jones - Come Away with Me
Jeff Beck - Guitar Shop
Diana Krall - Live in Paris
Billy Joel - Storm Front
Grover Washington Jr. - 20th Century Masters
Al Jarreau – Jarreau

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of December 19
David Sanborn – TimeAgain
Diana Krall - The Girl in the Other Room
Will Downing - Emotions
Phil Collins - No Jackets Required
Jonathan Butler - Jonathan
Steve Cole – Stay Awhile
Various Artists - The Best of R&B Volume 1
Warren Hill – Devotion
Mike Stern - Upside Downside
Brian Hughes - Between Dusk and Dreaming

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of December 26
Madeleine Peyroux - Careless Love
Vanessa Williams - 20th Century Masters
Keiko Matsui - Walls of Akendora
Michael Buble - Call Me Irresponsible
Duffy - Endlessly
Various - Smooth Groove Jazz Sampler
Demo Cates - Try Something New
Chick Corea - Return to Forever
Special EFX- Party
Norah Jones - Come Away with Me

"Classic Albums 10 Pack" for Week of January 1
Doobie Brothers – Minute by Minute
Gerald Albright - Kickin`It Up
Anita Baker - Rapture
Bobby McFerrin - Beyond Words
Ella Fitzgerald - Pure Ella
Earth Wind and Fire - The Essential
Sade - Diamond Life
Spyro Gyra - Morning Dance
Boney James - Pure
Sarah McLachlan - Mirrorball