The once renowned Radio & Records smooth jazz indicator is no more. It printed it’s last chart of most played on smooth jazz radio last week and, by virtue of the fact it was number one at the time, handed the Boney James track ‘Stop, Look And Listen (To Your Heart)’ the top spot in perpetuity. Those who produced and commented on the chart have also moved on from Radio & Records but just when it seemed a huge void would be created for those who love or make a living from the music, a new chart monitored by Mediaguide and called Groove Jazz Music has appeared to take its place.
Officially launching on Monday, March 9 Groove Jazz Music is not a new name for smooth jazz. The chart will include smooth jazz along with urban groove, smooth vocals and some urban adult orientated music. The panel from which the chart will be constructed will consist of 30 terrestrial radio ‘reporters’ from across the USA.
In the coming weeks, the site will reportedly include additional elements and further information will be provided as and when they become available.
For details of the reporting stations, and to find who you need to call to get your favorite tracks played, go to http://news-releases.theurbanmusicscene.com/