The smooth jazz format is taking a tumble in Houston, Denver, Washington, D.C. – but here in Southern California, it rides a wave of popularity (No. 9 in the ratings) that other cities can only envy.

On smooth-jazz outlet KTWV-FM (94.7), Don Burns calls his afternoon drive-time show the “no-stress express.” But behind the microphone, the Wave has been anything but tranquil. Burns, the voice many ...

When the sun comes up Monday morning, a new day will dawn for Kim Amidon. When the studio light flashes “On The Air,” we can imagine hearing the Norah Jones version of “The Nearness of You.” “It’s not ...

CBS Radio’s KTWV-FM LA, the nation’s most listened to smooth jazz radio station, has launched “Kenny G’s Radio Station,” WKGRS, offering unique blend of his favorite smooth jazz artists and tunes. It ...

Last week, I wrote about the changes coming to Entercom, owner of 234 radio stations nationwide and locally of KNX, KROQ, KRTH, KTWV, Amp Radio, and Jack FM. Beginning with their country and ...

CBS Radio announced last week that Rick Thomas will take over programming duties at KRTH (101.1 FM) and KTWV (94.7 FM) when Jhani Kaye leaves for “new opportunities” in June. Don’t know the name?