June 17, 2013 - Congrats to one of the nicest guys in Smooth Jazz!. Rob Tardik has another #1 song on the Smooth Jazz Now TOP 50 Countdown. "I've known Rob for years," says AirCom Radio Network's Operations Manager John Beaudin, "Rob works it hard. His message is always positivity and damn good music." Tardik only took seven weeks to reach the #1 spot. 
June 1, 2013 - Congrats to Andy Snitzer and his big hit "Candy." It stayed at #1 for a second week. "I've been a fan of Andy's for years now," says John Beaudin, Operations Manager of the AirCom Radio Network. "Andy is one of the best players in this and any format and the success of "Candy" is satisfying to his fans." Rob Tardik also had a strong week, "If Rob's "One World" continues it's momentum it will get the top spot very soon," says Beaudin. 
May 28, 2013 - There is a sense of new life on this Drew Davidsen album. Sure, he looks like a million bucks after shedding a few pounds but there is much more going on here. Davidsen is well known as a guy who gives back with his charity work in Ghana, West Africa and like Peter White, Davidsen balances energy, catchy melodies and amazing guitar playing. 
May 22, 2013 – Producer/keyboardist Jason Miles has come up with our highest charting new song this week with an interesting interpretation of Sly Stones, 'It's a Family Affair.' The tune entered our chart last Friday(May 17th, 2013) at #11, one of the highest debuts of the year. “I can't wait to hear this album,” says John Beaudin, Operations Manager of the AirCom Jazz Network, “Jason has never released anything that is normal, Jason always makes “out of the box” very tasty and interesting.” The album is called 'Sly Re imagined.' 
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 - 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! |
Rob Tardik Takes It To The Top On Smooth Jazz Now
"I've known Rob for years," says AirCom Radio Network's Operations Manager John Beaudin, "Rob works it hard. His message is always positivity and damn good music." Tardik only took seven weeks to reach the #1 spot. Only one song entered the Smooth Jazz Now chart Lin Rountree with "We Chill" entering at #39. The SmoothJazzNow TOP 50 is a bi-weekly chart based only on audience requests and inquiries. It is a non-payola chart. Pay-for-play is prohibited on the station. – CHECK OUT THE CHART
For the complete list of performers go to: www.playboyjazzfestival.com – By Shannon Edwards
Andy Snitzer Keeps It at #1 For Two Weeks with 'Candy"
No new tunes entered the chart this week but many came close. "we are getting tons of new tunes," says Beaudin, "but nothing was storng enough to dethrone anything in the TOP 50....so far." The SmoothJazzNow TOP 50 is a bi-weekly chart based only on audience requests and inquiries. It is a non-payola chart. Pay-for-play is prohibited on the station. – CHECK OUT THE CHART
The album opener, 'My Guitar,' was inspired by Pat Metheny, Davidsen says, “This upbeat, driving symphony of guitars with a unique vocal hook takes full advantage of a beautiful 24-fret, solid-body Carvin.” Pardon me if I repeat myself again but this is the type of tune Smooth Jazz needs. Davidsen seems to have figured out that not everyone wants to sleep on the job in this format. '95 South,' inspired by Wes Montgomery, is another kick-ass, speed-ticket, energy tune that serves as a reminder of the energy this format had before being watered down in R&B groove. READ MORE
Jason Miles' Special Project Global Noize Serves Up our HOT SINGLE PICK Smooth Jazz Now talked exclusively with Miles about the Global Noize project. He says, “In the year 2013 you hear the music that was created by Sly and the Family Stone you realize that the music and message is very relevant today.” Miles says he had a specific goal with 'Sly Re imagined,' “I wanted to introduce new generations to this great iconic global music. The world is in need of a strong groove!” says Miles.
Beaudin says, “We sent out a 30 second snippet of this song, as well as 30 other new tracks, to our AirCom Jazz advisory committee which is made up of (at least) 1000 listeners, we don't tell the advisory members what the track is called or who the artist is – it's a blind taste test and 'It's a Family Affair' easily came out with the most votes.” Looks like Jason Miles has a hit on his hands. - by Beth Knudsen
In an unprecedented twist of events the chart had 15 new tunes enter this week. "We changed something in the last two weeks," says Beaudin. The AirCom Jazz advisory committee sent out sound bites of 30 brand new tunes and the response to the new songs was amazing. "This added up to tons of requests for these new songs," says Beaudin. "It was an amazing turn of events and a great chance for new tunes to get heard.' The highest song to enter came from Jason Miles' project Global Noize with the Sly Stone classic 'It's a Family Affair' entering at #11. The tune was also our HOT SINGLE PICK. Look for our interview with Jason Miles coming later this week. The SmoothJazzNow TOP 50 is a bi-weekly chart based only on audience requests and inquiries. It is a non-payola chart. Pay-for-play is prohibited on the station. – CHECK OUT THE NEW CHART Boney James 5th Week at #1 - Biggest Hit of the Year So Far on Smooth Jazz Now
Four tracks entered the chart this week including Tony Exum's 'T-Time' coming in at #49, Process Seven with 'Proces' at #46, Jim Peterik's lifeforce with 'Forces at Play' at #45 and the hghest entry 'One Step Ahead' by Darren Rahn coming in at #42. The SmoothJazzNow TOP 50 is a bi-weekly chart based only on audience requests and inquiries. It is a non-payola chart. Pay-for-play is prohibited on the station. CHECK OUT THE CHART
Mariah Carey, Alicia Keys and John Legend Set For GMA Summer Concert Series
It all kicks off May 24 when Mariah Carey hits the stage at Rumsey Playfield in New York City’s Central Park. She will be followed by a new artist every Friday for the next three months. John Legend and Alicia Keys are booked in to appear as well as Carly Jae Jepsen, Selena Gomez and Kenny Chesney among others. All concerts are free to the public and will take place live during “Good Morning America,” Fridays from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. ET. – MORE
Supergroup BWB Charged Up with New Album and Tour The trio is set to tour at the beginning of June Here are the dates:
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Only three new songs entered the chart this week including Monkey House with 'Faith in the Middle' at #47, Delilah's 'Love Life' at #44 and Walter Christopher 'You're Beautiful' entering the highest at #42. There were no songs entering in the TOP 20 so we had no HOT SINGLE PICK this week. The SmoothJazzNow TOP Chart is based only on audience requests and inquiries. It is a non-payola chart. Pay-for-play is prohibited on the station. – SEE THE CHART HOT SINGLE PICK – Andy Snitzer – 'Candy'
It's a Hat-Trick For Boney James - Three Weeks at #1 With Batucada
Seven new songs entered the chart this week including our HOT SINGLE PICK from Andy Snitzer entering the highest at #5 with 'Candy.' Jeanette Harris came in at #15 with "Keep Holding On' and Jim Samuel also entered strong with his rendition of Christopher Cross' 'Ride like the Wind' at #15 The SmoothJazzNow TOP Chart is based only on audience requests and inquiries. It is a non-payola chart. Pay-for-play is prohibited on the station. – MORE
HOT SINGLE PICK - Rob Tardik - "One World" - Tardik Talks New Album LIMITLESS with Smooth Jazz Now “The sound of the new album continues to define my love and passion for the guitar in all its many styles and tones.” Tardik told Smooth Jazz Now in an exclusive interview. “I wanted to keep music fun, accessible for everyone, and the energy quite high throughout and as always have every song holds its own melodically. The premise of the CD is “As humans, we all have “LIMITLESS” potential to do extraordinary things wherever our passion, dedication, perseverance and hard work take us. We just need to take action and open up the doors that life presents to us many times in our lives!” Tardik says he had a simple goal for the new album, “I wanted to go back and really feature myself and the guitar on this my 4th CD, as my last two CD’s really featured a lot of guest artists and other instruments in the forefront so I wanted to highlight my guitar playing on this outing.” MORE
INTERVIEW - One-On-One with Jim Samuel Our own Beth Knudsen talked exclusively to the keyboardist.
Boney James Reaches #1 For Second Week on the Smooth Jazz TOP 50 Chart
Five new singles entered the chart this week including our HOT SINGLE PICK from Rob Tardik, 'One World' at #10. "Rob has always been popular with our audience," says Beaudin, "He's a player with amazing chops and a amazing skill of coming up with fantastic melodies. The other new entries come from Fourplay (#34), Paul Hardcastle (#38), Kim Scott (#39) and Airborne (#44). The SmoothJazzNow TOP Chart is based only on audience requests and inquiries. It is a non-payola chart. Pay-for-play is prohibited on the station. – MORE
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1. Put the sax to the side for almost 3 years and worked as an upright bass player. 2. Played the bass drum in his high school marching band. 3. Saw Frank Sinatra perform on his 80th birthday in Atlanta GA. 4. Doesn’t like massages at all. 5. Scary movies make him jump....a lot. 6. Was listening to the sax solo in The Heart of Rock N’ Roll by Huey Lewis and the News when he decided to play the saxophone. READ MORE
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Dave Koz & Friends Plan 'Summer Horns Tour'
The tour will open in Clearwater, FL June 7th and will run until the end of August. Joining Koz will be fellow saxaphonists Mindi Abair, Gerald Albright and Richard Elliot.
Smooth Jazz Now To Present World Premier of Jim Samuel's 'Smooth Covers, Smooth Dance' On Friday, March 15, 5PM (EST) Samuel was once a member of the popular band Bob Brady and the Conchords who had success with "More, More, More of Your Love" and "Everybody's Going To a Love-In" in the sixties. After his rock n roll dreams faded Samuel achieved success in the business world but now he's back. “I love Smooth Jazz but I also wanted to add some energy, some dance grooves to my music,” says Samuel. The result in an uplifting album featuring interpretations of Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder and Toto tunes to name a few. Tune in to Smooth Jazz Now today at 5PM (EST) as Samuel sits in with John Beaudin and, together, they play every track off the album 'Smooth Covers, Smooth Dance.' The radio special will also be replayed both on Saturday and Sunday nights at 10 PM (EST) on Smooth Jazz Now. - by Beth Knudsen
Boney James Reaches #1 in Only Three Weeks
Five tracks entered the chart this week. At #42 Jeffrey Osborne with his second tune from 'A Time for Love,' a cover of 'Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight.' Greg Chambers came in at #38 with 'After Hours.' At #33 Ethan Farmer's 'Beautiful' had a strong debut and it was magic #22 for Drew Davidsen and 'Hi5.' The highest debut came from Euge Groove and one of ths silliest titles ever 'old.edu' at #8; The SmoothJazzNow TOP Chart is based only on audience requests and inquiries. It is a non-payola chart. Pay-for-play is prohibited on the station. CHECK OUT THE CHART
Natalie Cole Teases About New Music
Her website posted the following: Natalie Is Excited To Announce New Music To Be Released Soon. Stay Updated On Everything Natalie Cole By Following Natalie On Twitter @NatMCole Cole is still on the upswing and busy with her 2013 tour, more concert dates should be posted soon. Check out Cole’s tour dates here www.nataliecole.com. - MORE ON NATALIE COLE
Michael Buble Getting Ready For New Album Release
Buble’ tells Justjared.com exclusively, “My new record is about love, happiness, fun and yummy things. Getting to work with my friend and longtime collaborator Bob Rock who produced the entire album was very exciting. We’re a good team. I love the songs we selected this time out. It was also terrific working once again with my songwriting partners.” This 37 year old crooner has already won three Grammy’s, numerous awards and hit Billboard’s Top Jazz albums chart. Bublé and his wife Luisana Lopilato are expecting their first child this year too! MORE
REVIEW - Mike MacArthur – Feels Like Home (4 out of 5 Stars) – AMG Group I get a feeling Mike MacArthur also has a thirst for the good stuff. Here's a guy who worked Maynard Ferguson, he also toured with Diane Schuur and had stints with Rick Braun, Jeff Golub, Peter White, Frankie Valli, Craig Chaquico, Chieli Minucci, Rick Derringer, Roger Waters, Blake Aaron, Jeff Kashiwa, Roger Smith and many more. On 'Feels Like Home' MacArthur recruits old friend Brian Bromberg as producer and he's featured prominently throughout the album on acoustic bass. The CD kicks off with a firm reminder of his days with, the late great, Ferguson. It's tight, lively and more traditional than smooth. Featuring Rick Braun on trumpet and Jeff Lorber on piano, 'Filthy McNasty,' written by Horace Silver, who was famous for juggling many Jazz styles, is dusted off and revitalized from it's original 1961 version. Hearing MacArthur and Braun together is as tasty as it gets. MORE
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It's Two Weeks at #1 for Euge Groove On the SmoothJazzNow Chart
Three new songs entered the chart this week Jessy J's 'Remember the Night' at #46, 'Prima Vista' by Roman Street #44 and the highest entry from Mike MacArthur #33, 'Sanctified.' The SmoothJazzNow TOP Chart is based only on audience requests and inquiries. It is a non-payola chart. Pay-for-play is prohibited on the station. CHECK OUT THE CHART
Krall released her album ‘Glad Rag Doll’ in October of 2012 and some of the Jazz music she used was written in the 1920s to 30s and has that take you back in time feel. She also throws in a few ideas from her father’s collection of records that he had collected over the years. Diana was set to perform at the UB center for the Arts in Buffalo, NY tonight but has postponed that performance due to an upper respiratory infection. Check out her touring schedule to find tickets in your area. Go to www.dianakrall.com MORE ON DIANA KRALL
ThisJazz Readies to Launch New Radio Station Monday March 4th
ThisJazz will also make the music first. “The new station will not be heavy on talk,” says Beaudin, “The message is the music. Trust me, you won't hear long diatribes on the psychology of Jazz on this radio station.” Beaudin says the ThisJazz chart will be unique because of the different genre's of Jazz housed in the countdown. “Lots of Smooth Jazz charts include more traditional/standards type singers but our list will be much more diverse than that. We have been testing the mix for almost a year now and all these cats sound great together.” MORE
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Euge Groove Hits #1 On the SmoothJazzNow Chart
Two new songs entered the chart this week 'Batucada' from Boney James and the title cut from Ben Tankard's 'Full Tank' CD. "Boney's debut is especially exciting," says Beaudin, "Entering at #10 is really cool." CHECK OUT THE CHART
Let’s Not Forget The Jazz Grammy Winners
There were some great take homes last night and Chris Botti scooped up 'Best Pop Instrumental Album' for ‘Impressions.” The 'Top Jazz Vocal Album' went to Esperanza Spalding with ‘Radio Music Society’ and the 'Best Jazz Instrumental Album' was claimed by Pat Metheny Unity Band for ‘Unity Band.’ The pick for 'Improvised Jazz Solo' was Gary Burton and Chick Corea, soloists for the Concord Label track from ‘Hot House’ and ‘Ritmo’ won for 'Top Latin Jazz Album' from the Clare Fisher Latin Jazz Band. For a complete list of all the Grammy Winners go to www.grammy.com. MORE
55th Grammy Award Winners
The Black Keys cleaned up with lead singer Dan Auerbach ending up with 4 trophies for 'Producer of The Year' and three Rock category wins with bandmate Patrick Carney. Mumford & Sons surprisingly took home 'Album of the Year' for ‘Babel,’ while Gyote walked away with 'Record of the Year' Award for their smashing hit single "Somebody That I Used To Know", featuring Kimbra and finished with three awards. Fun, the American indie pop band, picked up the award for 'Best New Artist' and 'Song of the Year' for ‘We Are Young’ featuring Janelle Monae. Other winners in the event were Paul McCartney, Adele, Taylor Swift, Carrie Underwood, among others. Go to www.grammy.com for the complete list. MORE
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Another Great Week for Greg Adams - 'Carry On' Hits #1 for Second Straight Week
Three new tunes entered the countdown this week, including two from Canadian Pat Belliveau. The SmoothJazzNow TOP Chart is based only on audience requests and inquiries. It is a non-payola chart. Pay-for-play is prohibited on the station. Check out the chart
The album is promoted by his own label, Bushbranch, and will include two original tunes ‘Every Little’ and ‘Gotta Get Over’ plus an additional 10 songs of the artist’s favorites! There is a lineup of special guests including JJ Cale, Chaka Khan, Steve Winwood, Paul McCartney and legendary drummer Steve Gadd. Clapton will head out on a U.S tour this spring following the release of his new album and coinciding with his Crossroads Guitar Festival at Madison Square Garden. The English rock guitarist’s last album released was in 2010 called ‘Clapton.’ MORE Norah Jones Readies To Perform at Oscars
Jones will sing the theme song from the movie “Ted” during this year’s Academy Awards and the song “Everybody Needs A Best Friend” has been nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song. Norah is releasing a new digital EP, Little Broken Hearts Remix EP (Blue Note) and is set to promote that in making an appearance on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno February 8th. The EP includes a few new remixes too. CHECK OUT THE CONCERT DATES
Dave Koz Releasing First Live Album “I feel so fortunate to have spent my professional life on the road, touring all over the world, doing shows for almost 25 years now,” Koz says. “I love it. I’ve gotten to see many amazing places, learned so much, and met so many truly wonderful people. A lifetime on the road…it’s been a real blessing. This CD, my very first live record, captures one magical night of that lifetime and I wanted to share it with you.” To sweeten the pot, 'Live at the Blue Note Tokyo' has also been nominated for a Grammy award for 'Best Pop Instrumental Album'. MORE
Greg Adams Hits #1 on the SmoothJazzNow Top 50 Countdown
Our chart had nine new tunes included this week with the highest from the Tony Rich Project. His new single 'Fade Away' entered at an amazing #9. The SmoothJazzNow TOP Chart is based only on audience requests and inquiries. It is a non-payola chart. Pay-for-play is prohibited on the station. CHECK OUT THE CHART
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June 17, 2013 - Congrats to one of the nicest guys in Smooth Jazz!. Rob Tardik has another #1 song on the Smooth Jazz Now TOP 50 Countdown.
June 14, 2013 – The 35th Anniversary of the Playboy Jazz Festival is this weekend, June 15-16th. What a Father’s Day treat for all the Dads out there! It all takes place tomorrow at the Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and there is an amazing all-star line-up with some of the best musicians around. On stage Saturday are performers George Duke with special guest Jeffrey Osborne, Naturally 7 with Herbie Hancock and Grammy nominated, Gregory Porter. Sunday’s artists will include Sheila E., Indie. Arie and Bob James/David Sanborn featuring special guests Steve Gadd and James Genus. 
June 1, 2013 - Congrats to Andy Snitzer and his big hit "Candy." It stayed at #1 for a second week. "I've been a fan of Andy's for years now," says John Beaudin, Operations Manager of the AirCom Radio Network. "Andy is one of the best players in this and any format and the success of "Candy" is satisfying to his fans." Rob Tardik also had a strong week, "If Rob's "One World" continues it's momentum it will get the top spot very soon," says Beaudin.
May 28, 2013 - There is a sense of new life on this Drew Davidsen album. Sure, he looks like a million bucks after shedding a few pounds but there is much more going on here. Davidsen is well known as a guy who gives back with his charity work in Ghana, West Africa and like Peter White, Davidsen balances energy, catchy melodies and amazing guitar playing.
May 22, 2013 – Producer/keyboardist Jason Miles has come up with our highest charting new song this week with an interesting interpretation of Sly Stones, 'It's a Family Affair.' The tune entered our chart last Friday(May 17th, 2013) at #11, one of the highest debuts of the year. “I can't wait to hear this album,” says John Beaudin, Operations Manager of the AirCom Jazz Network, “Jason has never released anything that is normal, Jason always makes “out of the box” very tasty and interesting.” The album is called 'Sly Re imagined.'
Smooth Jazz covers can sometimes sound like exact replicas of the original sans the vocals but Global Noize has thrown their own Groove into the project including a healthy helping of World music influence. Miles adds, “My Group Global Noize was the perfect vehicle to present this music. We break boundaries and respect the music at the same time. When I knew I was going to do the project I was looking for a first song. I had my iPod on shuffle and out of the blue 'It's a Family Affair' came on randomly. I knew I found the song. I immediately called Roberta Flack because she was the perfect voice for the song. The project evolved from there.”
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. "Boney is always one of our top artists here on Smooth Jazz Now but this tune is really taking off," adds Beaudin.
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. The crafty song selections on this CD are reimaging of eleven hits made famous my Michael Jackson.
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. “Andy is one of my favorite sax player's and also I really love his work with Paul Simon and the Rolling Stones,” adds Beaudin.
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 - 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 15, 2013 – The AirCom Radio Network is proud to present a special 90-minute Full Spin with Jim Samuel. The pianist is releasing his comeback album 'Smooth Covers, Smooth Dance” today and Smooth Jazz Now has the exclusive world premier of the album in its entirety. “It's amazing,” says John Beaudin, Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now, “Jim's been out of the game for so many years but he's found his sweet spot again – he's found his groove.”
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."
February 27, 2013 – Canadian Jazz pianist and singer Diana Krall is coming to a city near you. This Grammy Award -winning beauty is in full swing on her ‘Glad Rag Doll’ Tour. In selling over 6 million albums in the U.S. and over 15 million records worldwide, this is one girl you won’t want to miss!.jpg)
February 16, 2013 - Euge Groove is no stranger to the SmoothJazzNow chart. The Sax-man has had every one of his singles spend some time on our countdown and his latest, 'House of Groove,' is #1. "Euge has always connected well with our listeners," say John Beaudin, Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now. "In fact, some of his fans are extra-dedicated. They will call us non-stop and requests his stuff - they love the man."
February 11, 2013 - Every year most of the Grammy headlines are about the Pop, Rock and Country singers but let’s not forget to pay tribute to the Jazz genres. 
Feb 11, 2013 - The 55th annual Grammy Awards were held in Los Angeles last night and The Black Keys, Mumford & Sons, Gyote and Fun came out as big winners during the gala event. 
February 8, 2013 - Greg Adams is really clicking with fans of Smooth Jazz Now Radio. His tune 'Carry On' has now made it to #1 for two weeks. "I think Greg comes at a song from a different angle than anyone else," says John Beaudin, Program Director of Smooth Jazz Now. "It's that freshness that really gets the listeners attention."
January 31, 2013 – Eric Clapton is set to release his 21st studio album ‘Old Sock’ on March 12th. 
January 31, 2013 – Norah Jones is one busy lady as she is set to perform at the Oscars and is getting ready for her tour.
January 26, 2013 – Dave Koz, the eight- time Grammy nominee, is set to release his first live album. The sax-man will unveil 'Live at the Blue Note Tokyo' through Concord Records on February 12th. The live set was recorded in Japan in 2011 and the features over a dozen songs.
January 25, 2013 - Greg Adams is on fire. The famous trumpet master has just hit #1 on the SmoothJazzNow Top 50 Countdown. "Greg is as good as it gets in this format," says John Beaudin, Program Director of SmoothJazzNow. "I'm glad that 'Carry One' connected with our audience," adds Beaudin, "This is one of my favorite songs of the last twelve months." |
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