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Eric Darius Makes it Three Weeks at No. 1 on the ‘Smooth Jazz Now’ TOP 30 Countdown
Steve Oliver Drops by As Special Guest for Part 2 Of Our Interview
September 3, 2010 – It’s been another smash week for Eric Darius as his new hits single ‘Uptown Swagger’ stayed at #1 on the ‘Smooth Jazz Now TOP 30 Countdown.’ “Eric went out of his way to create an album that had a little bit of everything on it, a nice mix,” says John Beaudin, Countdown host and Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now. More

Eric Darius No. 1 For Two Weeks in a Row
Steve Oliver Set as Guest on the Countdown
August 28, 2010 – Eric Darius is not giving up his #1 spot. The talented saxophonist received the most buzz in the last seven days with his latest single ‘Uptown Swagger.’ “Eric is going to be our special guest on the countdown in the next two weeks,” More

Eric Darius Takes the No. 1 Spot on the Smooth Jazz Now TOP 30 Countdown
Rob Tardik set as Special Guest
August 21, 2010 – After three weeks at the #1 spot Melody Gardot and her hit ‘Baby I’m a Fool” has finally stepped down leaving room for Eric Darius and his first single from the new album ‘On a Mission.” “Uptown Swagger” which has held the #2 spot for four weeks has gained the most ground in the last seven days on the countdown. “This song is totally taking off. More

Melody Gardot Remains in the TOP Spot for Three Weeks on The Smooth Jazz Now TOP 30 Countdown
Jack Prybylski Set as Special Guest for Part Two of Our Interview
August 13, 2010 – “This song has legs,” says Smooth Jazz Now Program Director, John Beaudin, when speaking of ‘Baby I’m a Fool’ by Melody Gardot. The popular love song by Gardot has landed in the #1 position for the 3rd straight week. “Our countdown is solely based on how many times a song spins each week,” says Shannon Edwards, More

10 Things You Might Not Know About Tammy Weis
August 12, 2010 – Smooth Jazz Now Program Director, John Beaudin, has his own interesting fact about Tammy Weis. They both lived in Vancouver in the late nineties and got to know each other professionally via phone interviews. Though Beaudin knew what Tammy looked like from her high profile in that city, More

Chris Botti Creates Theme Song For Christiane Amanpour's 'This Week'
August 10, 2010 – Success has a habit of multiplying itself. Chris Botti has had his “A” game on for quite a few years now and is no stranger to TV. Besides being a regular fixture on PBS he has also been the Musical Director for the Caroline Rhea show and not a week goes by that the talented trumpeter is not a guest on some variety show. More

"Fun in the Sun" By Steve Oliver Remains No.1 on The Billboard Smooth Jazz Chart
August 10, 2010 Los Angeles CA - Indie Contemporary Guitarist/Vocalist Steve Oliver holds the No.1 slot on Billboard's Smooth Jazz Chart with "Fun in the Sun" from his Global Kiss CD four weeks in a row and is No.1 on 5 other major smooth jazz charts. More

Melody Gardot Tops the ‘Smooth Jazz Now’ Chart for Two Weeks in a Row
Jack Prybylski Set As Special Guest
August 7, 2010 – Melody Gardot is still hot stuff on the ‘Smooth Jazz Now’ TOP 30 Countdown. The singer has scored top spot with her hit song ‘Baby I’m a Fool’ for a second week in a row. The tune, from Gardot’s 4th album ' More

10 Things You Might No Know About Jack Prybylski
August 6, 2010 – When we talked to Jack Prybylski we found out he was certainly an interesting chap. A deep thinker and a very spiritual man, the saxophonist has truly enjoyed the road to recording his latest album ‘Out of the Box.’ More

Johnny J. Rivera Joins On-Air Staff at Smooth Jazz Now.com
August 2, 2010 – Smooth Jazz Now is pleased to announce the addition of Johnny J. Rivera to our on-air staff. Rivera, a successful Jazz musician in Las Vegas, is fast becoming a national phenomenon with the success of his hit single ‘Lady Cab Driver.’ More

10 Things You Might Not Know About Shannon Edwards – Host of Night-Lite on Smooth Jazz Now
August 1, 2010 – Shannon Edwards was raised in the Okanagan, in the interior of British Columbia, Canada. Broadcasting was certainly never on her mind as she searched for a career, “It’s probably the last thing I expected to do,” says Edwards. . More

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SMOOTH JAZZ NOW CHART FOR September 4, 2010

TW LW ARTIST SONG
1 1 Eric Darius Uptown Swagger
2 4 Steve Oliver  Fun in the Sun 
3 8 John Legend & the Roots Wake Up Everybody 
4 2 Kenny G Heart and Soul
5 3 Brian Culbertson featuring Earl Klugh  That's Life 
6 7 Tim Bowman Let it Shine
7 9 John Mayer Heartbreak Warfare 
8 21 Paul Brown Love You Found Me
9 12 Jackiem Joyner Dance with Me
10 11 Nikki Yanofsky God Bless the Child
Check out the whole chart here
SMOOTH JAZZ NOW TOP 30 COUNTDOWN
 
New Interviews

Interview: Zach Bandolin Back Home After Lots of World Travelling
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. More

In Conversation with U-NAM on his latest CD ‘Unanimity’
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. More

New Reviews

REVIEW - Sade – Soldier of Love
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. More

REVIEW - Mindi Abair – In Hi-Fi Stereo

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.” More

My Favourite Album of the Year…So Far - Review - Andy Scott - Hope
April 6, 2010 – I’ve learnt to restrain myself through the years. In the early nineties I was approached by a regular reader of my print music article who reminded me that I used the term “favorite album of the year” way too often. More

Spirit’n’Jazz Not Ready for the A-List
Review - Spirit’n’Jazz – Where Are You?

March 28, 2010 – Here is a band that I’ve watched carefully for the past few years and with the release of “Where Are You” I wondered if they could finally move their tickle-trunk of tricks to the next level. Unfortunately, they’ve eluded that destination but it’s not to say that this album is a total bust. More

 

Win “Classic Smooth Jazz 10 Packs” on the Smooth Jazz Now TOP 30 Countdown
July 25, 2010 - For months Smooth Jazz Now has given away 'Classic Smooth Jazz 10 Packs" to our listeners. We are pleased to announce that the winning continues with members of our mailing list via the Smooth Jazz Now TOP 30 Countdown. Each week 'Smooth Jazz Now' Program Director John Beaudin will announce 15 names (5 per hour) during the countdown. If you hear your name simply email us back before midnight that night to claim your prize. We will mail to you free of charge.




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Classic Smooth Jazz 10 Pack Giveaway for the Week of July 31
Jamie Cullum - Twentysomething
Chick Corea - Return to Forver
Bob James - David Sanborn - Double Vision
Doobie Brothers - Minute by Minute
Daryl Hall - Can't Stop Dreaming
Yellowjackets - Time Squared
Bruce Horsnby - Here Comes the Noisemakers
Lou Rawls - The Essential
Miles Davis - Kind of Blue
Steely Dan - 20th Century Masters

Classic Smooth Jazz 10 Pack Giveaway for the Week of Aug. 7
Grover Washington Jr - Winelight
Vangelis - Chariots of Fire
Kenny G – Greatest Hits
David Lanz - Finding Paradise
Chris Botti - When I Fall In Love
Louis Armstrong - 20 Century Masters
Bernie Williams - The Journey Within
Michael Buble - It's Time
Jeff Beck - Guitar Shop
Billy Joel - Storm Front

Classic Smooth Jazz 10 Pack Giveaway for the Week of Aug 14
Grover Washington Jr. - 20th Century Masters
Al Jarreau – Jarreau
David Sanborn – TimeAgain
Diana Krall - The Girl in the Other Room
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 Smooth Jazz 10 Pack Giveaway for the Week of Aug. 21
Vanessa Willaims - 20th Century Masters
Keiko Matsui - Walls of Akendora
Various - Smooth Groove Jazz Sampler
Demo Cates - Try Something New
Chick COrea - Return to Forever
Special EFX- Party
Norah Jones - Come Away with Me
Michael Buble - Caught in the Act
George Winston - Plains
Brian Culbertson - It's on Tonight

Classic Smooth Jazz 10 Pack Giveaway for the Week of Aug. 28
Al Green- 20 Century Masters
David Sanborn - Lovesongs
Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negro - The Sent of Light
Dave Brubeck - Time Out
Janita - Seasons of Life
Keith Jarrett - The Koln Concert
Tom Grant – Reprise
Kirk Whalum – In this Life
Yanni – The Very Best of
Joni Mitchell - Both Sides Now

Classic Smooth Jazz 10 Pack Giveaway for the Week of Sept. 4
Jeffrey Osborne - 20 Century Masters
Lou Rawls - The Essential
Anita Baker - Giving You the Best that I Got
Chris Botti - When I Fall in Love
Jonathan Butler - Do You Love Me
Rick Braun - Beat Street
Kenny G - Breathless
Diana Krall - When I Look In Your Eyes
Willie & Lobo – Fandango Nights
Joe Jackson - Best of


Classic Smooth Jazz 10 Pack Giveaway for the Week of Sept. 11
Marvin Gaye - 20 Century Masters
Chris Botti - To Love Again
Jane Monheit - Surrender
Dave Grusin – The Very Best of
Marc Antoine - The Best of
Norah Jones - Feels Like Home
Various - Smooth Jazz Sampler
Norman Brown - THe Very Best of
Vangelis - Voices
Fourplay - Energy

Classic Smooth Jazz 10 Pack Giveaway for the Week of Sept 18
Brian McKnight - 20 Century Masters
Normal Brwon - After The Storm
Chris Botti - When I Fall in Love
Various - Smooth Jazz Sampler Vol. 2
Yellowjackets - Time Squared
Various - Sun Dance - Summer Solstice
Chicago - 18
Keiko Matsui - Walls of Akendora
Doobie Brothers - Living on the Fault Line
Gerald Albright - Kickin`It Up


Classic Smooth Jazz 10 Pack Giveaway for the Week of Sept. 25
Anita Baker - Rapture
Boddy McFerrin - Beyond Words
Earth Wind and Fire - The Essential
Boney James - Pure
Rick Braun - Shake it Up
Warren Hill - Shelter
Jean Luc Ponty - Mystical Adventure
Santana - Supernatural
Robben Ford - Discovering the Blues
BB King - Ultimate Collection