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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

Meet Our On-Air Team

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

 

10 Things You Might Not Know About Tammy Weis
August 11, 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, Tammy only knew our PD as a voice on the phone and radio. One day while talking to the superintendent of his building, a pretty girl came up to chat and immediately Beaudin recognized her, introduced himself and asked Weis what she was doing there. “I live here,” said the singer. It turns out the pair had lived just a few doors from each other in the same apartment building but through the years had never bumped into one another.

The popular singer now lives in England and her second album ‘Where I Need to Be’ has already produced a hit single on the ‘Smooth Jazz Now’ TOP 30 Countdown with ‘Where Did the Time Go.’

Find out more here…It’s 10 Things You Might Not Know About Tammy Weis.

1. Tammy did her first live performance when she was three years old at a Bridal Shower in the farming town of Killam, Alberta.

2. She was a ‘Big Sister’ for five years.

3. Tammy believes in guardian angels.

4. Tammy has sung with Michael Buble', Michael Hutchence, Jamie Cullum and Bobby McFerrin (but not all at the same time). Read the full list

 

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.’ “I look at all things as a lesson,” says Prybylski, “There are always good and bad turns in everyone’s career, I’m just glad my road led me to this album.”

Prybylski’s latest hit single is ‘Ice Cream’ is currently #9 on the Smooth Jazz Now TOP 30 Countdown. He will also be the special guest on the Countdown tomorrow.

Now 10 Things you might not know about  Jack Prybylski.

1. Has been mistaken for Rod Stewart.
2. Was Drum Major of his high school marching band.
3. Is afraid of heights.
4. Would love to learn how to juggle.
Read the entire list here

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. “I’m a huge Pop music fan but New-Age music became a big part of my life as spirituality became more important and it seems fitting for me to host Night-Lite on Smooth Jazz Now since I listen to that music more.” She can be heard every weeknight from 7PM to 6AM (eastern).

Edwards, who also hosts a slower version of Night-Lite on our sister-station www.whatsinvisible.com, loves romantic movies. “My favorite film of all time is ‘Love Actually,’ says Edwards. “I’m a sucker for a happy ending and that one has many.” Read more facts about Shannon Edwards right here. More

 

10 Things You Might Not Know About Johnny J Rivera
June 18, 2010 – Johnny J. Rivera has just released the acclaimed album ‘Trying to Catch Rain’ featuring his hit ‘Lady Cab Driver’ but there are probably lots of interesting things you don’t know about this talented guitarist and vocalist.
In the 1980’s Rivera auditioned for the TV show Fame and he also considers himself a real Beatles expert. I’ve talked to him and Rivera really knows his stuff.
Rivera also came out of the closet with us to admit his deep, dark, ‘mullet’ past. His daughter found the picture of dad sporting a shiny, silky eighties mullet. Find out more about Johnny J. Rivera below.

1. Once auditioned for 80's Television show "Fame"
2. Loves Beatles Trivia and considers himself a Beatles expert
3.Starred as EL GALLO in his town version of the Broadway Musical The "Fantastiks"
4. Denied ever having a mullet until his daughter found a late 80's picture of him with a Mullet (still denies ever having one). More

10 Things You Might Not Know About…Norah Jones
May 18, 2010 – Did you know that Norah Jones has been one of the most written about artists on Smooth Jazz Now.com?

We did a little digging and found “10 things You Might Not Know About Norah Jones” like she’s no Britney Spears fan "She's got nice breasts,” says Jones, “but I don't think she's a great singer."

Jones also calls her guest gig on Sesame Street one of the highlights of her career. Find out more about Norah Jones

1. Norah Jones says one of her best gigs was performing on Sesame Street (in April 2004) She performed an ode to the letter “Y” and performed a renamed version of “Don’t Know Y."

2. Norah Jones beat the sophomore Jinx by selling over 4 million copies of her second album “Feels Like Home.” Read More

10 Things You Might Not Know About Our Own Steve Bauer
May 3, 2010 - We wake up with him everyday. He's the guy inviting us in for a virtual cup of coffee each morning from 8-10AM. Steve Bauer, a long time veteran of the Smooth Jazz format, opens up this week about his private life via "10 Things You Might Not Know About..." Check out the list from our popular morning man.

1. Favorite color is blue.
2. Became a fan of smooth jazz in 1992.
3. Favorite foods are Mexican and Italian.
More

A New Feature Exclusively from Smooth Jazz Now
10 Things You Might Not Know About....

In the age of Facebook and tweets, bullet points are a huge part of our lives. Maybe our attention spans are getting a little shorter and maybe we just don’t have the time. That’s where our new feature comes in, “10 Things You Might Not Know About.” It’s an easy way to learn interesting facts about artist’s that’s not included in any press release or bio. These are fun and quirky bullet points on your favorite Smooth Jazz and related artists.

Our first subject is saxophonist Jaared who has just released his new album; “Manhattan Nights” has just been released. His new hit “Always Together” is currently #3 on our Smooth Jazz Now TOP 30 Countdown.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Michael J Thomas
April 12. 2010 - Ever notice that reading some artist bio's is as exciting as reading the phone book? That where our new feature comes in.

10 Things you might not know about is about quick, quirky facts about your favorite acts, 10 things that are probably not in any artist bio.

This week our second "10 Things" comes from new-comer Michael J Thomas who recently had a number one song on Smooth Jazz Now TOP 30 COUNTDOWN with the title songs to his hit album "City Beat." These facts come from Michael himself. Get to know Michael J Thomas with 10 things you might not know about! - by John Beaudin

1. It was in a high school Jazz band rehearsal playing “Purple Haze” that triggered Michael’s first improvisational solo.  “I had been training my ear for quite some time, but something about that song made it click and I’ve been able to improvise ever since.”

2   Michael used to wear a suit at every performance no matter what the temperature was even during the first few years he lived in FL.  Eventually, the Floridians rubbed off on him and he toned his dress down to a more comfortable casual look. Read the full List here
10 Things You Might Not Know About Jaared

Jaared1 - Jaared has been performing professionally  since the  age of 14.

2 - Jaared is an accomplished singer. He is  noted for his live  versions of Sara Smile, She’s In Love, and I’ll  Be Around, and sings a  sensuous version of
‘How Deep Is Your  Love’ on “Manhattan Nights”- singing  and playing all the  parts.

3 - He is very knowledgeable about wines- and is  a  particular fan of Napa Valley California Cabernet Sauvignon, 1995, 1999,   2004, 2005


4 - He used to wear leather pants, a feather earring,  and have a  very, very, long hair.

5 - He loves  to cook, and has a  gourmet kitchen in his home. Read the entire list