Smooth Jazz Now Showcases Ken Navarro’s New Album “Dreaming of Trains” with One Hour Special March 10, 2010 – There is a lot of attention and excitement surrounding Ken Navarro’s new album “Dreaming of Trains.” In fact, Smooth Jazz Now will feature a one hour special to showcase the album today (Wednesday March 10) at 6PM (eastern). “Ken has been one of my favourite guitarists since almost his first album,” says Smooth Jazz Now Program Director John Beaudin, “ I think if we had more of this type of music the format would be stronger because what he does is exciting.” Navarro is also an announcer on Smooth Jazz Now hosting his own Afternoon Drive show each weekday from 3-6PM.
Navarro will also sit in with Beaudin during the show to explain his inspiration behind the popular new project. “Ken’s already had a number one song on our station with “The Stars, The Snow, The Fire. We put it on and it took off and it stayed at number one for four weeks,” say Beaudin. Read More
Smooth Jazz Now Launches "Spiritual" Sister Station/Website “What’s Invisible.com” March 10, 2010 – After years of hearing fans lament the loss of New Age on radio, Smooth Jazz Now has launched a new radio station totally dedicated to New Age. “I started in this format, like many others, with the New Age/NAC (New Adult Contemporary) hybrid,” says Smooth Jazz Now Program Director John Beaudin, “I’ve always loved the format and I’m thrilled that we are bringing it back.” More
Sacramento Loses Their Smooth Jazz KSSJ 94.7 March 5, 2010 – Smooth Jazz has gone dark in Sacramento. Entercom Communications, owners of Smooth Jazz KSSJ 94.7 FM pulled the plug on the station this week. As of Wednesday morning the station has switched to alternative music. On the main page of the station’s website the management stated that everything was financial. "In the past few years, the business side of KSSJ has become increasingly difficult," the statement read. More
Now 3 Chances to Win “Classic Smooth Jazz 6 Packs” February 27, 2010 – Smooth Jazz Now wants to thank you for listening. Starting Monday March 1st listen for your name andyou could win some of the biggest albums in Smooth Jazz history.
Here’s how it works. Listen for your name at 8:10(eastern) in the morning with Steve Bauer 11:10AM(eastern) with John Beaudin and 4:10(eastern) each weekday afternoon with Ken Navarro. 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. One year later, he made a guest appearance on guitarist Vernon Neilly’s project G-Fire (Guitars on Fire) and its third album ‘A Tribute to Stevie Wonder’, where accomplished guitar players from various genres teamed up to showcase their talents. ’ Read the Interview
Sade Is Queen Again February 23, 2010 – The new Sade album is kicking some serious butt on the charts. After a 10 year break the sultry singer is back on top of the Billboard Album Charts with “Soldier of Love.” It sold over 500 thousand in its first week of release.
“I only make records when I feel I have something to say,” says the singer, More
Record Numbers of Votes Registered for the 6th Annual Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards February 22, 2010 – The annual Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards ballot count ending last Friday (Feb. 19) reflects a dramatic increase in voter interest. Awards co-chair, Mary Kirk, of Wave 94.7FM says, “Thank you to the huge number of fans from all over the world who took time to send in their ballots.” More
In Conversation with Paula Atherton February 19 - 2010 - Smooth Jazz female sax players are not numerous, but there is a collection of talented performers such as Candy Dulfer, Jessy J and Paula Atherton among others. Mrs. Atherton does not only perform sax and other horn instruments, she is also a consummate singer. Her sophomore album ‘’Groove with Me’’ came out this year on her own label, Dream On Records. It is packed up with ten tracks blending Funk, R&B, Smooth Jazz and Latin sounds and also an amazing line up of Smooth Jazz talents. Read the interview
Larry Carlton Leaves Fourplay, Chuck Loeb Steps In February 18, 2010 – The Smooth Jazz super-group Fourplay is evolving to their 3rd stage. Legendary guitarist Larry Carlton is leaving the band and his replacement will be Chuck Loeb. It’s sad to see Larry go but lets’s remember Chuck Loeb is one of the most underrated guitarists on the planet.
Stage one of the band featured original guitarist Lee Ritenour. Here is the official statement from the band; More
Review - Chris Standring - Blue Bolero Feb 10, 2010 - In the years of my programming radio, I have always enjoyed listening to a format favorite try to do something new while also trying not to alienate their fan base. It is not so easy to do, many artists have tried and failed while quite a few do have success in creating that niche in sound they are looking for.
England born, Los Angeles based guitarist Chris Standring has over the course of his 5 studio releases set some pretty high and impressive standards. More
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Sacramento Loses Their Smooth Jazz KSSJ 94.7 March 5, 2010 – Smooth Jazz has gone dark in Sacramento. Entercom Communications, owners of Smooth Jazz KSSJ 94.7 FM pulled the plug on the station this week. More
Now 3 Chances to Win “Classic Smooth Jazz 6 Packs” February 27, 2010 – Smooth Jazz Now wants to thank you for listening. Starting Monday March 1st listen for your name andyou could win some of the biggest albums in Smooth Jazz history. 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
Sade Is Queen Again February 23, 2010 – The new Sade album is kicking some serious butt on the charts. After a 10 year break the sultry singer is back on top of the Billboard Album Charts with “Soldier of Love.” It sold over 500 thousand in its first week of release. More
Record Numbers of Votes Registered for the 6th Annual Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards February 22, 2010 – The annual Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards ballot count ending last Friday (Feb. 19) reflects a dramatic increase in voter interest. Awards co-chair, Mary Kirk, of Wave 94.7FM says, “Thank you to the huge number of fans from all over the world who took time to send in their ballots.” More
In Conversation with Paula Atherton February 19 - 2010 - Smooth Jazz female sax players are not numerous, but there is a collection of talented performers such as Candy Dulfer, Jessy J and Paula Atherton among others. Mrs. Atherton does not only perform sax and other horn instruments, she is also a consummate singer. Read the interview
March 10, 2010 – There is a lot of attention and excitement surrounding Ken Navarro’s new album “Dreaming of Trains.” In fact, Smooth Jazz Now will feature a one hour special to showcase the album today (Wednesday March 10) at 6PM (eastern). “Ken has been one of my favourite guitarists since almost his first album,” says Smooth Jazz Now Program Director John Beaudin, “ I think if we had more of this type of music the format would be stronger because what he does is exciting.” Navarro is also an announcer on Smooth Jazz Now hosting his own Afternoon Drive show each weekday from 3-6PM.
March 10, 2010 – After years of hearing fans lament the loss of New Age on radio, Smooth Jazz Now has launched a new radio station totally dedicated to New Age. “I started in this format, like many others, with the New Age/NAC (New Adult Contemporary) hybrid,” says Smooth Jazz Now Program Director John Beaudin, “I’ve always loved the format and I’m thrilled that we are bringing it back.” 
March 5, 2010 – Smooth Jazz has gone dark in Sacramento. Entercom Communications, owners of Smooth Jazz KSSJ 94.7 FM pulled the plug on the station this week. As of Wednesday morning the station has switched to alternative music. On the main page of the station’s website the management stated that everything was financial. "In the past few years, the business side of KSSJ has become increasingly difficult," the statement read. 
February 27, 2010 – Smooth Jazz Now wants to thank you for listening. Starting Monday March 1st listen for your name andyou could win some of the biggest albums in Smooth Jazz history.
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. One year later, he made a guest appearance on guitarist Vernon Neilly’s project G-Fire (Guitars on Fire) and its third album ‘A Tribute to Stevie Wonder’, where accomplished guitar players from various genres teamed up to showcase their talents. ’ 
February 23, 2010 – The new Sade album is kicking some serious butt on the charts. After a 10 year break the sultry singer is back on top of the Billboard Album Charts with “Soldier of Love.” It sold over 500 thousand in its first week of release.
February 22, 2010 – The annual Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards ballot count ending last Friday (Feb. 19) reflects a dramatic increase in voter interest. Awards co-chair, Mary Kirk, of Wave 94.7FM says, “Thank you to the huge number of fans from all over the world who took time to send in their ballots.” 
February 19 - 2010 - Smooth Jazz female sax players are not numerous, but there is a collection of talented performers such as Candy Dulfer, Jessy J and Paula Atherton among others. Mrs. Atherton does not only perform sax and other horn instruments, she is also a consummate singer. Her sophomore album ‘’Groove with Me’’ came out this year on her own label, Dream On Records. It is packed up with ten tracks blending Funk, R&B, Smooth Jazz and Latin sounds and also an amazing line up of Smooth Jazz talents. 
Feb 10, 2010 - In the years of my programming radio, I have always enjoyed listening to a format favorite try to do something new while also trying not to alienate their fan base. It is not so easy to do, many artists have tried and failed while quite a few do have success in creating that niche in sound they are looking for. 
March 5, 2010 – Smooth Jazz has gone dark in Sacramento. Entercom Communications, owners of Smooth Jazz KSSJ 94.7 FM pulled the plug on the station this week. 
February 27, 2010 – Smooth Jazz Now wants to thank you for listening. Starting Monday March 1st listen for your name andyou could win some of the biggest albums in Smooth Jazz history
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. 
February 23, 2010 – The new Sade album is kicking some serious butt on the charts. After a 10 year break the sultry singer is back on top of the Billboard Album Charts with “Soldier of Love.” It sold over 500 thousand in its first week of release. 
February 22, 2010 – The annual Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards ballot count ending last Friday (Feb. 19) reflects a dramatic increase in voter interest. Awards co-chair, Mary Kirk, of Wave 94.7FM says, “Thank you to the huge number of fans from all over the world who took time to send in their ballots.” 
February 19 - 2010 - Smooth Jazz female sax players are not numerous, but there is a collection of talented performers such as Candy Dulfer, Jessy J and Paula Atherton among others. Mrs. Atherton does not only perform sax and other horn instruments, she is also a consummate singer.