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It's Christmas at The Wave in LA, at Least On-Line

November 22, 2007 - A new trend for station on the fence about programming 24/7 Christmas music is to have the best of both worlds - regular music on radio/all Christmas on the Internet stream. CBS Radio KTWV in Los Angeles is offering a fulltime stream of commercial-free Christmas music. It's separate from their usually streaming channel, which is still available. Wave VP and GM and director of sales for the market Dan Weiner says the station wanted to present an option for the audience. He adds "We will slowly incorporate holiday music over the air along with the music people have come to expect from the Wave. In the meantime, this commercial-free holiday music stream is a great way to get into the holiday spirit online." Expect to hear Smooth Jazz versions of Christmas classic from Dave Koz and Kenny G as well the older favourites from Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole. You can hear it all at www.947thewave.com - by Kari Graham

The Wave Gets New APD/MD Today

August 27, 2007 – Congratulations to Blake Florence who steps into the Assistant Program Director/Music Director job today at KTWV, The Wave in Los Angeles. He was previously at L.A.’s KBIG programming Adult Contemporary. KTWV Program Director Paul GoldStein told Carol Archer of R&R magazine, "Blake is a rising star in the business with past four-plus years at KBIG and [Clear Channel/L.A. AC sister KOST] in various positions, most recently Programming Coordinator at KBIG.” KTWV is owned by CBS. – by Kari Graham

Samantha Pascual New KOAS/Las Vegas PD

May 16, 2006 - Congratulations to Samantha Pascual on being named Program Director of KOAS Las Vegas. The former Asst. PD/MD of KTWV Los Angeles will be moving to Vegas on May 22, 2006. KOAS GM Ken Christensen told R&R magazine, "Programming expertise is vital to the development and long-term health of a radio station. Samantha is very talented and has the experience to sit at the helm and lead KOAS." Riviera VP/Programming J.J. Jeffries adds, "We landed a big fish! We're proud to have her extensive programming capabilities leading the way for KOAS." Pascual has worked at KKSF/San Francisco Asst. PD/MD. She was Asst. OM at Adult Standards KABL/San Francisco, worked at AC KIOI/San Francisco and was the first female PD of San Francisco State University's KSFS. KOAS Las Vegas is owned by Riviera Broadcasting Group. - Kari Graham

The WAVE is Proud to Announce a Luther Vandross Tribute Special Event

August 10, 2005 - Folks in L.A. will be treated to an all star Luther Vandross tribute next week. The event at The Garden of Eden will be hosted by the Wave 94.7 morning team Saxophonist Dave Koz and Pat Prescott and will include an incredible line-up of top
recording artists, such as Mindi Abair, Richard Elliot and Brian Culbertson (full list below). A portion of the proceeds from this event will go towards the fight to cure diabetes. Click here for more information. The show is on Wednesday, August 17th at 7pm.
http://www.947thewave.com/listingsentry.asp?id=356076&pt=headlines

Performers :
Mindi Abair, Richard Elliot, Brian Culbertson,
Boney James & Vesta Williams JUST ADDED!!!
Rick Braun
Brenda Russell
Peter White
Ronnie Laws
Eric Marienthal
Steve Oliver
Richard Smith
Kevin Toney
Paul Jackson, Jr.
And more!

Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Jazz series

July 19, 2005 - "94.7 The Wave" (KTWV/Los Angeles) is featuring the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Summer Jazz series, running weekly at 8 pm until October 7. Artists performing include Keiko Matsui, Steve Cole, Bobby Caldwell, Fourplay, Richard Elliot, The Rippingtons, and several other Smooth Jazz stars. For more details and information on how to purchase tickets, visit www.summerjazzseries.com. - by Nick Langan

R&R Broadcaster Award Goes To Dave Koz and Pat Prescott

June 28, 2005 - Weekends are usually a good time for Dave Koz considering his Dave Koz radio show typically airs on Saturdays or Sundays. This past weekend was especially extraordinary as the saxophonist won the top Broadcaster prize at the yearly R&R convention held this year in Cleveland. Koz and co-host Pat Prescott won for the Personality/Show prize for their work at KTWV The Wave in Los Angeles. They won the same prize last year as well as in 2002. Station of the year was WNUA in Chicago for market 1-25, KSSJ in Sacramento won in markets 26-100 and WCJZ Charlottsville in the 100+ department. KTWV The Wave in L.A. won another award via the top Program Director prize for Paul Goldstein. Suzanne Berg was picked as top Promotion Executive, Kelly Cole of KIFM in San Diego was Music Director of the Year and Verve was top label. - by John Beaudin

Smooth Jazz Nominations from R&R Magazine

May 25, 2005 - They say that radio can sometimes be a thankless job but maybe "they" are talking to the wrong people. Radio and Records (R&R) magazine have announced nominations for the "Industry Achievement Awards" and Smooth Jazz personalities and programmers were well represented. Nominated for Program Director are KTWV's Paul Goldstein in Los Angeles; Bernie Kimble at WNWV in Cleveland, Blake Lawrence from WQCD in New York, Baltimore's Lori Lewis at WSMJ, Chicago's Steve Stiles at WNUA and our friend Mike Vasquez from KIFM in San Diego. More

U.S. Winter Smooth Jazz Ratings

March 10, 2005 - Winter 2005 Part 1 Arbitron Ratings Trends: Los Angeles' "94.7 The Wave" (KTWV) continues to be on the upswing, jumping up to fourth overall in the age 12 and older ratings. Chicago's WNUA 95.5 holds steady to place in a tie for seventh, while New York's "CD 101.9 New York Chill" continues to do well with its new format, holding in a tie for ninth place. San Diego's KIFM 98.1 moves up to fifth, while Detroit's "V 98.7" (WVMV) slips to eighth. - by Nick Langan

U.S. Fall Smooth Jazz Ratings

January 25, 2005 - Fall Ratings Book Highs: In the just released Fall Arbitron ratings book, Los Angeles' "94.7 The Wave" (KTWV) had a great season, jumping nearly a full share from the summer to a tie for sixth place in the +12 ratings, its highest ratings tally in years. Washington D.C.'s "Smooth Jazz 105.9" (WJZW) also had a terrific book, rising to seventh, after low rating numbers in the spring and summer. Detroit's "V 98.7" (WVMV), always a high-performer in the ratings, did not disappoint, placing sixth. Cleveland's "107.3 The Wave" (WNWV) raised a full share to place seventh, bolstered by a new antenna, helping its sometimes shaky signal in the Cleveland suburbs. St. Louis' WSSM 106.5 also raised nearly a full share, after some shaky recent books.
- Fall Ratings Book Lows: Sacramento's KSSJ 94.7 is down nearly two full ratings shares from last year at this time. San Diego's KIFM 98.1, perhaps the most successful Smooth Jazz station in the country, has had a rare two consecutive down ratings books, falling to a mere fifth, still not too shabby. Dallas' 107.5 The Oasis (KOAI) slipped to fourteenth, while Tampa's WSJT 94.1 dipped a full share and two tenths to eleventh. by - Nick Langan

Frank Cody - Behind the Mic For August
August 2, 2004 - Our 'Behind the Mic' feature is all about talking to the innovators in Smooth Jazz broadcasting. Whether it be Music Directors, Program Directors or on air talent our mission has always been the same - find the people who can take this format to the next level. Interestingly, we may not even be talking about Smooth Jazz if it wasn't for our special guest this month, Frank Cody. Read more.