Maria Lopez

weeknights 7pm-midnight

Maria Lopez on The Smooth Jazz Network weeknights 7pm-midnight

Maria Lopez knew from an early age that radio was in her future.  “Even before I knew I wanted to have a career in the business, I always loved the voices of radio”. Maria has now been gracing radio airwaves for over 20 years, from her first on air position as a newscaster in San Francisco, to her current showcase on the Smooth Jazz Network®. In past years, Maria has been nominated for Smooth Jazz Personality of the Year by the premiere radio trade publication, Radio & Records.  She has also appeared on TV as a pledge host for KQED San Francisco and national PBS broadcasts.

She expresses her strong connection to the music…"There is nothing like the soothing quality of Smooth Jazz, especially in the evening to ease the stress of everyday life. The artists are all great down-to-earth people too, and many have become personal friends over the years.”

Her life centers around music (with personal favorites that run the gamut from Eric Clapton to Kirk Whalum to the Beatles), friends and family…husband Steve and her two “amazing” kids, Anthony and Lindsey.

Maria Lopez – the perfect companion to wind down the day. Please join Maria for her exciting new offering to you The New Music Hour with Maria Lopez. Every weeknight, explore the vast world of new smooth jazz, from fresh new talent like Matt Marshack, Leigh Jones, and Cloning Einstien, as well as new tracks from favorites including Diana Krall, Yanni, Basia and Bob Baldwin.

New Music Hour Playlist

Monday 7/26
Artist Song
Tom Braxton That Wayman Smile!
Joe Yander Jus A Chillin
Corinne Bailey Rae The Blackest Lily
Gerald Albright Highway 70
Dee Brown True Reality
Marty Q Table For 2
Marc Staggers L.O.V.E.
Elan Trotman Lil' Too Late
Mario Grigorov I See
Stan Berger Tell Me How You Feel
Mindi Abair Be Beautiful
Bill Banfield Band She Made It Crystal Clear
Aysha/Everette Harp Stay With Me
Jazzmasters / Paul Hardcastle Touch And Go
Will Downing Something Special
 
Tuesday 7/27
Artist Song
Rob Tardik Cruisin'
Jeff Lorber Pixel
Jamie Cullum Wheels
Nils East Bay
Marion Meadows Flirt
Chris Standring Bossa Blue
Ashling For The Love Of You
Marcus Johnson Chillaxin
Jeff Beck Never Alone
Spencer Day Someday
Freddy V. Lisi
Rob White/Aygnera Redden Sunrise
Rick Braun Christiane
Mr. Young Jazz Me
Leslie Mendelson Hit The Spot
Craig Chaquico Songbird
 
Wednesday 7/28
Artist Song
Lawson Rollins Moonlight Samba
Everette Harp Texas Groove
Dannielle DeAndrea I Can Remember
Sam Stryke Java Jive
Will Donato Funkability
Blake Aaron Desire
Sade The Moon And The Sky
Mike Catalano Urban Delight
Thomas Lorenzo Quartet Dulzura Con Rabia
Maysa The Lady In My Life
Fred Horn Sippin' Wine
George Benson/Norman Brown Nuthin' But A Party
Joe Yander Kinda Groovie
Tower Of Power/Joss Stone (Heaven Must Have Sent) Your Precious
Darren Rahn/Wayman Tisdale What Cha Gonna Do For Me
Gregorie Howard Superstar
Paul Taylor Burnin'
 
Thursday 7/29
Artist Song
Brian Bromberg Mr. Miller
Kirk Whalum/Lalah Hathaway The Thrill Is Gone
Jonathan Fritzen Dance With Me
Paula Atherton Block Party
Nate Najar (It's A) Good Day
Bill Ortiz Ease My Mind
Terje Lie Bail Out
Johannes Linstead The Happy Song (Felicidad)
Walter Beasley Oh Yeah
Herbie Hancock/India Arie Imagine
Eric Bolvin Late Night Call
Dean Grech/Eric Marienthal Funky Talk
Norah Jones Waiting
Emilio Palame Band S'Easy Daddy
Jessy J True Love
Maxwell Pretty Wings
Boney James Touch
  
Friday 7/30
Artist Song
Eric Darius Uptown Swagger
Russ Hewitt El Beso
Randy Crawford/Joe Sample Every Day I Have The Blues
Jeff Sparks Paridise
Pete Gitlin Angel Love
Maysa Am I Wrong (For Lovin' You?)
Rocco Ventrella Where Were You
Brian Simpson South Beach
Spencer Day Till You Come To Me
Mindi Abair Be Beautiful
East Bay Soul Survival Of The Hippest
George Benson Family Reunion
Michael J. Thomas City Beat
Billy Shields Island Breeze
Kenny G Heart And Soul
Al B. Sure/Joe Taylor I Just Wanna Stop