May 17, 2013 - After only four weeks Andy Snitzer is sitting pretty at the top spot of the Smooth Jazz Now Top 50 Countdown. "Andy's done well," says John Beaudin Operations Manager at the AirCom Jazz Network, "he dethroned Boney James from the #1 spot," adds Beaudin. 
May 3, 2013 - Things keep looking better for Boney James. The popular sax-man has the biggest hit of the year so far on Smooth Jazz Now with 'Batucada.' It's now been #1 for five weeks. "It's always special when a song stands out that much," says John Beaudin Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now. 
April 30, 2013 – Good Morning America has announced a huge line up for its 5th Annual Summer Concert Series. 
April 25, 2013 – Three gifted smooth Jazz musicians; Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown came together 11 years ago with their group BWB. These guys put their name on the map with the famous album Groovin’ and are back in full swing with an upcoming release ‘Human Nature’ set for release June 18th. 
April 19, 2013 - Boney James is again the most talked about artist on Smooth Jazz Now. His hit 'Batucada' was the most requested tune on our station for the last two weeks. "You have to love a song with this type of staying power," says John Beaudin, Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now. 
April 10, 2013 – The hottest new song on the Smooth Jazz Now TOP 50 chart last week was Andy Snitzer's 'Candy' entering at an impressive #5. The tune comes from, 'The Rhythm,' Snitzer's 3rd Native Language album and his 8th overall. The label calls the single “sweet funk/pop” which it is indeed. “I just love this song,” says John Beaudin Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now. 
March 27, 2013 – They say “everything is perception” and from the start our image of Rob Tardik has been hard working and positive. With the release of his fourth album LIMITLESS, later this year, we thought we would catch up with Tardik and ask about the sound of the new project. 
March 27, 2013 - With the release of Jim Samuel's new album 'Smooth Covers, Smooth Dance' last week and our 90-minute radio special on his career we thought we would delve a little deeper into what makes Samuel tick. 
March 26, 2013 - Boney James had the most requested tune on Smooth Jazz Now for the second week in a row. His new single 'Batucada' has only been on the chart four weeks and two of those have been at #1. "Anytime we get a Boney single we know our audience will get it to #1," says John Beaudin, Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now. 
March 26, 2013 - Mike MacArthur has an impressive resume. Playing with Diane Schuur and the late great Maynard Ferguson creates great cache for an artist.
March 22, 2012 – Dave Koz will be joined by several of his old pals as he kicks off A Summer Horns Tour 2013.
March 13, 2013 - Boney James doesn't fool around! The famous sax-man has reached the #1 spot on the Smooth Jazz Now Top 50 Countdown and it only took him three weeks. "Ok, really - this is Freakin' Boney James," says John Beaudin, Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now. "Boney is not just known as a superstar, he proves it with every song and every album." 
March 9, 2013 – Natalie Cole has found her muse again! The 'Unforgettable' singer told fans on Twitter that she's coming back. The nine time Grammy winner should have a new album out this year. 
March 5, 2013 - Canadian singer, Michael Buble is getting ready for his upcoming album “To Be Loved’ hitting stores April 23rd. 
March 2, 2013 – I think the reputation of a music reviewer is that of a bitter and jaded curmudgeon living in a van down by the river. Years ago after writing a blistering review of a project that sounded half finished the artist approached me at a club and screamed, “You must spend a lot of time looking for things to hate?” “Actually it's the opposite, I answered, “I use my hours looking for the good stuff, 3/4 of the trip, however, is filled cliched blah!” 
March 1, 2013 - For the second week in a row Euge Groove had the most requested song on SmoothJazzNow. As a result his 'House of Groove' easily made it to #1 on the TOP 50 chart. "Euge is like Boney James, Dave Koz or Peter White," says John Beaudin, Program Director of SmoothJazzNow, "They all consistently release music that sticks with listeners." 
December 13, 2012 – SmoothJazzNow has a new artist/interview feature called One-On-One. It’s 20 questions for your favorite Smooth Jazz artists. Most acts will be asked the same questions but we will also change it up on some weeks. 
December 13, 2012 – Greg Adams has been out there. Even though many fans know him from his days with Tower of Power that stint seemed to be just an opening act for what was to come. 
December 11, 2012 - It's been a great year for Pete Giltin. The guitarist reached #1 on the SmoothJazzNow.com chart and there's no sign of him slowing down. We asked Pete to give us some rare facts - things you might not know about him. Check out the list. 
November 18, 2012 - Christmas music is a unique animal. A challenging one. Imagine explaining the concept to an alien, "So we celebrate this holiday and musicians, at least once in their careers, get to record the same 30-40 songs and hope that their versions sticks," MORE
May 1, 2012 - We live in a world where most instrumental music sounds like it was made for a 5x5 vertically moving room and that includes some Smooth Jazz. Interestingly, most Smooth Jazz musicians are technically some of the best players on the planet but many have fallen into this big vacuous hole, an amnesic state, where channelling Bert Kaempfert is common place. 
April 4, 2012 – Esperanza Spalding is a groovy chick. I mean, really, when she’s in the room, everyone else disappears and I’m talkin’ more than that big “love-sculpture” hair. She’s the type of musician you might walk up to at a party, ask about her music, and walk away three hours later regretting the question. This lady has a vision so you better have a seat. 
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. 
– 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
– 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! |
10 Things You Might Not Know About Pete Gitlin 1. Quit his corporate job in July to be a full time musician
10 Things You Might Not Know About Jeanette Harris
Here is her own list of "10 Things You Might Not Know about Jeanette Harris." 1. I love to cook but will not follow a recipe…I’m all about improvising in the Kitchen. There’s nothing like a home cooked meal!!!
10 Things You Might Not Know About, Smooth Jazz Now Program Director, John Beaudin Smooth Jazz Now is Beaudin’s third Program Directors job, the first two being “The Breeze” and “California 103.” Find out more about the man who started Smooth Jazz Now. 1 – Is seriously into meditation and has been practicing since he was twelve but after a divorce in 1986 he really got serious sometimes meditating for six hours a day.
10 Things You Might Not Know About the Band Airborne 10 Things You Might Not Know About Patrick Yandall Yandall has just released the album ‘The Window’ featuring the hit single ‘Tower of Soul’ that currently sits at #13 on our Smooth Jazz Now TOP 30 Countdown. Read our 10 Things You Might Not Know About Patrick Yandall. 1. Patrick Yandall is a football coach for Pop Warner in San Diego, CA. My son Marcus has been a starting QB for 3 years and I taught him how to throw and work the quarterback position. I was a QB when I was much younger and I wasn't worried about hurting my fingers. 2. Loves to play tennis and his older brother was an assistant pro at a club in Michigan. In my family, we grew up playing basketball, football, tennis, and music! I competed in high school and was #1 seed at T.L. Handy High School in Bay City, MI. I still play on a fairly regular basis. 3. Started out playing trumpet and switched to guitar in the 5th grade. A broken hip from playing football and a 3-month stay in the hospital may have helped me learn guitar. All that time to pass. Read the full list.
10 Things You Might Not Know About Shannon Edwards – Host of Night-Lite on Smooth Jazz Now 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 Tammy Weis 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.
10 Things You Might No Know About Jack Prybylski 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. 10 Things You Might Not Know About Shannon Edwards – Host of Night-Lite on Smooth Jazz Now 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
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10 Things You Might Not Know About…Norah Jones 2. Norah Jones beat the sophomore Jinx by selling over 4 million copies of her second album “Feels Like Home.” Read More |
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10 Things You Might Not Know About Our Own Steve Bauer |
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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 |
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10 Things You Might Not Know About Jaared 1 - 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 |
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December 11, 2012 - It's been a great year for Pete Giltin. The guitarist reached #1 on the SmoothJazzNow.com chart and there's no sign of him slowing down. We asked Pete to give us some rare facts - things you might not know about him. Check out the list.
November 18, 2012 - Jeanette Harris is one of the hottest New Sax players in Contemporary Jazz. The Fresno, California native has already charted four songs off of her 'Saxified' album on the SmoothJazzNow Top 50 countdown including the title tune that reached #2 on our chart..jpg)
April 4, 2011 – 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 15, 2010 – This is our first “10 Things” featuring a group! In the past several months we have concentrated on individual artists but this week it’s a well known group from New Haven, CT. USA. Airborne was formed in 1988 and have just released their 7th album “New Horizons.” Read more about Airborne.
September 18, 2010 – Did you know that Patrick Yandall named his son Marcus after one of his favorite musicians Marcus Miller? There are a lot of surprises in our latest installment of ’10 things you might not know about…
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).
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.
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.”
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.
May 18, 2010 – Did you know that Norah Jones has been one of the most written about artists on Smooth Jazz Now.com? 
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.
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. |
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