The Blake Aaron Radio Show with Co Host Tina Anderson
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Ted Hasiuk's Cafe Jazz Mon - Thur 2:00 - 4:00 pm MST and Cafe Jazz After Hours 10:00 pm MST
Café Jazz is hosted by the keeper of the Canadian cool, Ted Hasiuk,
CSJA Broadcaster Nominee in 2006, 2008, & 2009 ASJA Internet Broadcaster of the Year Nominee for 2010! |
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SoundTraxx with Mark Stanley Mon- Fri Evenings 6:00 - 8:00 pm MST
Join veteran broadcaster Mark Stanley on a unique musical journey ... a diverse mix of Contemporary Jazz from established artists, as well as the best of new and upcoming talent from the world scene ... starting with a bedrock of Smooth Jazz, and adding the ideal mix of Jazz ingredients, including R&B, Chill, House, and Soul ...
It’s SoundTraxx, the Perfect Blend of All Things Jazz ! |
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Alexander Zonjic From A to Z Mon - Thurs Afternoons 1:00 - 3:00 pm MST
Alexander Zonjic’s musical life is proof that one’s true destiny isn’t always revealed the minute a youngster picks up his first instrument. Growing up in Windsor, Ontario and excited by all the music of the British invasion, he launched his guitar dreams at age nine and was playing lead guitar in an R&B band in high school. The story goes that at age 21, when Zonjic was home on hiatus from a rock tour, a stranger on the street who had seen him play guitar offered him a flute ? most likely stolen ? for 50 dollars. Zonjic got it for nine. “I liked how it looked in the case,” Zonjic recalls. “I saw mastering it as a challenge and found an immediate passion and all-encompassing desire to play it. I had the nerve to audition with it for the new University of Windsor music program and got in on a probationary basis. That’s where I started my classical training.”
University instructors soon recognized Zonjic as a gifted student and recruited the second flutist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra as a teacher for their promising scholar. Upon graduation, Zonjic continued his studies under the tutelage of Ervin Monroe, principle flutist of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra. During these years, Zonjic attended school during the day, worked as a rock guitarist by night and even found time to teach others how to play the flute. Over the years, Zonjic has performed with orchestras nationwide, including The Detroit Symphony Orchestra, The Windsor Symphony Orchestra, The Florida Symphony Orchestra and many others. His classical career includes collaborating on three projects with Monroe: The Classical Album (1981), The Christmas-themed Pipers Holiday (1995) and Night (1997). On the jazz side, while playing at Baker’s Keyboard Lounge in Detroit, Zonjic met Bob James, who was so impressed that he asked the young flutist to join his band. The collaboration began a decade’s worth of international touring in the ‘80s, later leading to two recordings in the ‘90s. His Warner Brothers debut, Neon (1990), featured James, and Earl Klugh and was produced by Kirk Whalum. Zonjic’s 1993 followup, Passion, which featured vocalist Angela Bofill, was an investigation of several musical periods and styles. Zonjic actually began recording in 1978 with an eclectic, self-funded, self-titled project that featured everything from Beatles tunes to jazz standards. Other recordings in his catalog include Elegant Evening (1982), Romance with You (1984), and When Is It Real (1987). Zonjic joined Heads Up International, a division of Concord Music Group, with the 2001 release of Reach for the Sky, a mix of pop songs and original material that explored the various musical influences in his life at that time – including collaborations with Kirk Whalum and Jeff Lorber. Zonjic reunited with these two old friends – and many others – on Seldom Blues, his 2004 release on Heads Up. Other guests and collaborators include Bob James, Angela Bofill, Earl Klugh, Peter White, labelmate James Lloyd from Pieces of a Dream and many others. The hip-hop-flavored title track takes its name from the Detroit nightclub that Zonjic and a few partners opened in early 2004, but also celebrates the positive vibe that’s been moving through the Motor City after decades of socio-economic struggle. Detroit-based vocalist/songwriter/musician Kem, still riding the wave of his highly successful 2002 Motown debut album, helps out with the vocals on “Seldom Blues.” On his June 2009 Heads Up release, Zonjic tips his hat to his adopted city of Detroit. Doin’ The D features guest appearances by saxophonist Kenny G, trumpeter Rick Braun, Special EFX guitarist Chieli Minucci, vocalist Maysa Leak and others. In addition to the many new faces, keyboardists Jeff Lorber and Bob James – longtime collaborators who have appeared on previous Zonjic recordings – make substantial contributions to Doin’ The D. “It’s never the same ole same ole,” says Zonjic. “I’m always looking forward. I’m always optimistic.” |
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Smooth Jazz on the Rocks
Mike Lyles brings a smooth blend of all things jazz! in his own words "I operate outside the box" with my unique mixes....
Mike is the programmer for the Thursday thru Sunday schedules. James Lewis
JL pursues a career in the media with consultancy work in both the business and non-profit sector.He is a broadcaster and humanitarian of worldwide repute having brought joy to thousands who listen to his unique radio shows and more importantly has helped even more through his charity work.He is fully committed and focused on both equally.
He is currently Executive Chairman of a new Social Enterprise and holds a wide number of Board interests and positions. He is also a non executive director of a chamber of commerce and advises many organisations throughout the UK and Europe. His achievments in the non profit sector have been considerable including the founding of a children's cancer charity from a standing start and developing it to international status. His work and legacies include: A national Play Therapy Service for children, A Compassionate Care Programme in conjunction with Disneyland Paris Resort, A Lloyds Syndicate Insurance scheme for terminally ill children and their families and more recently a national mobility programme for elders. His fundraising skills are formidable as is his sense of injustice to those who are vulnerable and in need. In 2002 James won the 'Leading The Way' National award in the UK. His mission is to bring 'soul' to the world. JL is a music specialist who currently hosts the syndicated radio show -A Soulful Experience with JL- that is heard all over the world ..Recent artistes to find themselves speaking with JL have included ANGIE STONE,MICHAEL BUBLE and GEORGE BENSON Speaking about JL, Buble Said ".....man,you made that interview so much fun! It was great!" He has also helped the career of many other independent artistes who are less well known to the public.JL is currently featured on over 30 radio stations worldwide. JL is currently also writing a book based on his life's experiences provisionally called 'For the Earth is Hollow, but I have touched the Sky' |
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