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KJJZ Becomes Smooth 102.3

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Jazz_Kat

KJJZ, KJAZZ is now Smooth 102.3 according to their station liners. Looks like they are now part of BA Smooth AC Network (http://www.smoothac.com/) and no longer a part of the Smooth Jazz Network. The playlist is pretty much all vocals according to their website. Didn't hear Fitz this morning, but did hear Kenny G and Sandy.

http://www.102kjjz.com/
 
Jazz_Kat said:
KJJZ, KJAZZ is now Smooth 102.3 according to their station liners. Looks like they are now part of BA Smooth AC Network (http://www.smoothac.com/) and no longer a part of the Smooth Jazz Network. The playlist is pretty much all vocals according to their website. Didn't hear Fitz this morning, but did hear Kenny G and Sandy.

http://www.102kjjz.com/
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Fitz is on at this moment. The website playlist isn't matching up to the stream.
 
johndavis said:
Jazz_Kat said:
KJJZ, KJAZZ is now Smooth 102.3 according to their station liners. Looks like they are now part of BA Smooth AC Network (http://www.smoothac.com/) and no longer a part of the Smooth Jazz Network. The playlist is pretty much all vocals according to their website. Didn't hear Fitz this morning, but did hear Kenny G and Sandy.

http://www.102kjjz.com/
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Fitz is on at this moment. The website playlist isn't matching up to the stream.
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He must have came on after I turn off the station. Thanks for heads up. I see what you mean about the playlist, maybe they will get it work out soon. :)
 
Sad that the SJ stations turn into Smooth ACs, copying stations like KIFM and WXJZ. I still listen to KUJJ a lot, and recently AM DXing found 1340 KQJZ Kalispell (BA SJ), but mixing with several others at night.

YES!!! My 2000th post! Thanks everyone! :) :) :) :)

-crainbebo
 
Are you sure about this? I saw that their playlist was almost all vocals last week, but it looks like its back to the normal SJ Network. Plus, I never heard the Smooth AC, just saw on playlist - they were still playing Smooth Jazz on the stream last week and still are today.
 
Donald_WBWH said:
Are you sure about this? I saw that their playlist was almost all vocals last week, but it looks like its back to the normal SJ Network. Plus, I never heard the Smooth AC, just saw on playlist - they were still playing Smooth Jazz on the stream last week and still are today.
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I have listen for an half hour now, there are still using Smooth 102.3, but like you have said, looks like there are using the Smooth Jazz Network feed again. :-\ Who knows what happened? :D
 
Here's a little clarification from a guy who actually works for the 4 station group which includes KJJZ.

First, I am surprised and delighted that people here are paying attention to our little station here in market 131.

Second - please understand that I am not a decision-maker within this group of stations. I write and produce commercials for all 4 stations in a studio adjacent to KJJZ. Here, my opinion on programming is not sought, nor do I offer it. I am not a radio programmer.

A couple of months ago, the decision was made to adopt the Broadcast Architecture Smooth AC format. It was my job to load all the new liners for all the hosts into the program software.

Well, in a short time, listener objections and advertiser resistance were significant enough that they could not be ignored. The station flipped back to Broadcast Architecture's Smooth Jazz, but retained the "Smooth 102.3" identity.

For the moment, all is well! No listener complaints. Reticent advertisers back on board. I have no idea nor do I care to speculate what will happen in the months ahead.

I know that most folks on this board regard Broadcast Architecture as the great Satan. All I can say is that in our little market, there are music fans who love what BA provides - so many, in fact, that it caused management to return to the format. I guess a lot of listeners just like to hear their favorite, familiar smooth jazz trax.

Regarding the playlist posted on the website: Yes, the playlist is still showing the Smooth AC songs. It is inexcusable. I hope it will be corrected. I can't tell you why that playlist is there nor will I try to justify it.

KJJZ is fighting in a very competitive market of about 20 stations where the economy ain't great. Decisions are made to please as many listeners and advertisers as possible.

If you have any questions about this radio station, feel free to write me at [email protected] .

Nick Summers
 
I'm really hoping our beloved smooth jazz format regains its steam in 2012 on radio. I think some markets will pick it up again...regular smooth jazz.

Am not totally in love with smooth AC....I prefer real NAC/SJ..... but smooth AC is better than no smooth jazz at all.
 
Thanks for clearing everything up Nick. 8)
 
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