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We originated the SMOOTH JAZZ genre back in the 80's and launched the SMOOTH JAZZ NETWORK IN 1990. Tune in and hear the radio network that spread across the world touching over 100 markets over the past 30 years. The SMOOTH JAZZ NETWORK with veteran personalities Miranda Wilson, Maris Lopez, Sandy Kovach, Allen Kepler and Dave Koz! We play the most new music, with over 100 recently released titles on the air weekly, plus the classics you love. TUNE IN through our website a
DQ with PAUL HARDCASTLE
Paul Hardcastle and I have been friends for over 25 years. We met during the rebirth of Paul's musical career as a smooth jazz artist. Paul's chart-topping hits in the 80's "Rainforest" and "19" established him as a major worldwide recording artist. What I found most impressive about Paul professionally, back in the day, was his ability to reinvent himself and create a sound that changed the landscape of the smooth jazz world. Personally, Paul quickly became my lifelong fri
BERNIE KIMBLE, SMOOTH JAZZ RADIO PIONEER HAS PASSED
A few weeks ago, we reported on a legendary figure in smooth jazz radio, Bob O'Connor had passed away and today we learned of the death of my friend and mentor Bernie Kimble. I met Bernie, while working at WNUA in Chicago back in 1988. Bernie was kind, smart and incredibly passionate about radio and the smooth jazz format. After our stint together in Chicago, Bernie went on to program WNWV in Cleveland, the city where Bernie spent most of his career. This release came from
ANDRE DELANO SET FOR SUMMER LP RELEASE AND TOUR WITH BABYFACE
You've heard the saxophone of Andre Delano on the SMOOTH JAZZ NETWORK and this Spring you can see him live on tour with Babyface. Delano is also set to release a new LP called "IV" this summer. Andre Delano discusses details from his brand new CD coming this Summer. Delano created a series of "Making of Videos" to chronicle his time in the studio from writing sessions to listening parties with fans. Check out his first installment of the Making of "IV" with Andre Delano. And
KEIKO MATSUI, FRESH OFF THE SMOOTH JAZZ CRUISE BEGINS US TOUR
In 2016 Keiko Matsui released her album JOURNEY TO THE HEART and is hitting the ground running in 2017 with her gig on the SMOOTH JAZZ CRUISE... and now she is off to Philadelphia for two shows to kick off a US tour running throughout February before she travels to Russia for several shows in March. Journey To The Heart Keiko Matsui’s 27th recording as a leader, marks the 30th Anniversary since her recording debut and is her boldest statement yet. Helping Keiko to reinvigorat
NATHAN EAST DOCUMENTARY WINS AT FLAGLER FILM FESTIVAL
Nathan East currently holds the #1 spot on the SMOOTH JAZZ TOP 20 COUNTDOWN with his single "Lifecycle" and this week his album "Reverence" was released. To top off the eventful week the documentary NATHAN EAST: FOR THE RECORD has just been awarded BEST DOCUMENTARY FEATURE at the FLAGLER FILM FESTIVAL. #NathanEast #Reverence #Lifecycle #FlaglerFilmFestival #BestDocumentary #Documentary #FilmFestival #smoothjazznews #smoothjazznetwork #smoothjazz
Jeff Lorber Fusion featuring Lionel Cordew, Jimmy Haslip, and Patrick Lamb play the Blue Note Beijin
The world famous Blue Note has opened in Beijing and it is hopping! Patrick Lamb, fresh off shows there last week with Jeff Lorber Fusion shares some thoughts on the gig and the venue exclusively with SJN. Lamb shares: "I have played Blue Note’s from Indonesia to Japan to New York with different artists, and this was right up there as one of the largest and most sophisticated of their new clubs. I must say it is always an honor to share the stage with producer/artist Jeff Lo
LA LA LAND GRABS 14 OSCAR NOMINATIONS
Back in November we were fortunate enough to see a screening of "LA LA LAND" and were incredibly moved by this film about JAZZ, HOLLYWOOD and two star crossed lovers trying to make it in the competitive worlds of music and acting. On our SMOOTH JAZZ TOP 20 FEEDBACK TRACK feature, we introduced you to the now Oscar nominated song "CITY OF STARS" performed by actor Ryan Gosling (also up for best actor) and written by Damien Chazelle (also up for best director). LA LA LAND is no
THE WEEKND'S SMOOTH NEW SINGLE
Is The Weeknd's new single featuring Daft Punk smooth enough for you? Nathan East thinks so! We caught up with Nathan this week and asked him what he thought of the collaboration, since he has also worked with Daft Punk on their wildly successful "Get Lucky." Here's what Nathan said about the new single I FEEL IT COMING. "Right from the intro, The Weeknd’s single 'I Feel it Coming" Feat Daft Punk has a fresh & mysterious vibe .. I really like it!” - Nathan East Nathan has h
ANITA BAKER #Retired
The voice who brought us "SWEET LOVE" back in the early days of SMOOTH JAZZ and who inspired the great Michael Jordan with her song "Giving You The Best That I Got" says she's retired. Baker, who turns 59 next week says she's enjoying retirement and has no plans for a new CD or tour. It's been a few years, but Baker's last release was her Grammy nominated single "Lately" and was to be the first single of a new album that never came to fruition. More on this news at BET.
DAVE KOZ CRUISE SETS SAIL FOR SCANDINAVIA AND THE BALTIC MAY OF 2018
Billed as "DAVE KOZ & FRIENDS AT SEA", Dave Koz's cruise business is soaring. His back-to-back cruises sailing from Venice this May are both sold out and the wildly popular cruise is already heading toward sell-out status for their May 2018 cruise through the Baltic Sea. The weekly DAVE KOZ RADIO SHOW is heard Sunday nights on the SMOOTH JAZZ NETWORK and can be streamed at http://www.SmoothJazzNetwork.com. #DaveKoz #DaveKozCruise #DaveKozFriendsatSea #Scandinavia #Baltic #cr
KIRK FISCHER teams up with GREG ADAMS on DEBUT RELEASE
Keyboardist and veteran musician Kirk Fischer is set to release his first solo album and has brought in world class musicians to join him on his debut CD "Friends". Kirk's A-List group of musicians performing on the project include trumpeters Greg Adams and Lee Thornburg, drummer Herman Matthews, saxophonist Greg Vail, guitarist Kay-Ta Matsuno, bassist Dwayne "Smitty" Smith and percussionist Johnny Sandoval. Fischer will debut his new release performing with Greg Adams and E
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