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. 
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,” 
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. 
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, 
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, 
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. 
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. 
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.’ 
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.’ 
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. . 
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. 
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.” 
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.|
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 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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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.”
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).
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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