will be the last, as I move the show to Sunday Mornings beginning on 8/16, same smooth jazz just a new time slot. 7am-11am next Sunday morning. I hope you’ll join me then. Tonights’ show feartures new music from Cindy Bradley FOUR80East,Rick Braun and that’s just the first hour , Thanks for tuning in and of course I have tickets to give away to Chris Botti coming to Midland Theatre September 28th.

Greetings everyone, Smooth Jazz Saturday Night is going to move into a new time slot beginning on August 16th, I’ll be making your breakfast/lunch smoother with the Smooth Sunday Brunch beginning at 7am on Sunday August 16th, same show, same great smooth jazz, just at a new time slot! I hope you’ll wake up with me on Sunday mornings with the best Smooth Jazz that is exclusively on 98.1 KUDL and streaming at kudl.com

Greetings Smooth Fans, Hey listen Christ Botti is coming to KC on September 28th to the Sprint Center and I’ll have tickets for the next 5 weekends on Smooth Jazz Saturday Night. Want to put your name in the running? Just send email to taylor@kudl.com and I’ll put your name in the hat. Great new music this weekend from Joyce Cooling, Jessy J, Tim Smith and George Benson, I hope you’ll join me 7 -Midnight tonight on 98.1 KUDL and kudl.com

Ok, so over the 4th of July weekend I got together with a few old friends I hadn’t seen in many years and it was the most fun I’ve had in recent memory. The “Reunion” is just what its supposed to be, old friends reconnecting and catching up on what they’ve done over the years. I can’t tell you how much fun it was to see the faces and hear the stories of their lives and the paths they’ve taken. It only makes my point even clearer, that we only have a short time in this world, we need to make the most of every day. I certainly hope that I can rekindle old friendships with friends of my youth again in a couple of years instead of decades, maybe you should too.

We lost the King of Pop today, Michael Jackson was only 51 years old, I grew up listening to Beat It, Thriller, and honestly the Jackson 5. His music will live on. We also lost Farrah Fawcett, I had her poster on my door for many many years, and watched Charlies Angels faithfully week and week out. As a youngster, I used to sneak downstairs and from the shadows watch the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and giggle at Ed McMahon and Johnny. They too will be missed.

We got a press release from our friends, if you get a chance please visit one of the Hy-Vee stores nearest you , I’ve posted the list at the bottom of this post and please donate to this extremely important cause. Thanks so much from all of us at 98.1 KUDL

For more information, please contact:

email: Kara.cunningham@ottawa.edu

LEMONADE SALES TO FUND CANCER RESEARCH
Pediatric cancer patients and supporters help raise awareness at Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation’s two-day event
WHAT:
Alex’s Lemonade Stand, the largest lemonade stand in the history of Kansas City, raises money for childhood cancer research. With a goal to raise $95,000 locally, Kansas Citians join the national effort to fight childhood cancer one cup of lemonade at a time. As of June 2009, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation has raised more than $25 million for childhood cancer research. Kansas City’s support has been recognized by the national Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation as one of the largest efforts in the country.

WHEN:
Friday, June 5 – Saturday, June 6, 2009
10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

WHERE:
All 25 regional Hy-Vee Stores (see list below for locations).

WHY:
Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation (ALSF) emerged from the front yard lemonade stand of cancer patient Alexandra “Alex” Scott (1996-2004). At the age of four, Alex announced that she wanted to have a lemonade stand to raise money to help find a cure for all children with cancer. Since Alex had that first stand, the foundation bearing her name has evolved into a national fundraising movement, complete with thousands of volunteers across the country carrying on her legacy of hope. To date, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, a registered 501(c)3 charity, has raised more than $25 million toward fulfilling Alex’s dream of finding a cure, funding more than 100 research projects annually.

Hy-Vee Store Locations
Belton — 1307 East North Avenue
Blue Springs — 601 West 40 Highway
Gladstone — 7117 North Prospect
Independence — 1525 East 23rd Street
Independence — 4545 South Noland Road
Kansas City — 207 Northeast Englewood Road Kansas City — 8301 North St. Clair Avenue Lawrence — 3504 Clinton Parkway Lawrence — 4000 W. 6th Street Leawood — 12200 Stateline Road Lee’s Summit — 301 Northeast Rice Road Lee’s Summit — 310 Southwest Ward Road Lenexa — 13400 West 87th Parkway Liberty — 1332 Kansas Street Mission — 6655 Martway Olathe — 16100 West 135th Street Olathe — 18101 West 119th Street Overland Park — 11552 West 95th Street Overland Park — 6801 West 91st Street Overland Park — 8900 West 135th Street Prairie Village — 7620 Stateline Road Raytown — 6731 Blue Ridge Boulevard Shawnee — 13550 West 63rd Street St. Joseph — 201 North Belt Highway Topeka — 2941 SW Wanamaker Road

I just got the new Vanessa Williams CD in today, “The Real Thing” is by far one of her best efforts, it’s mix of R & B, with the smooth vibe will have smooth jazz vocalists envious. The track that was suggested for airplay at Smooth Jazz stations across the country is Just Between Friends, but I’m going to play the first track “Breathless” why?, well because I think it embodies more of the Smooth Jazz Saturday Nights on KUDL listeners. You might disagree, but I think you’ll enjoy it. Catch the track in the 7pm Central hour this Saturday on 98.1 KUDL and always at kudl.com.

Wayman Tisdale passed away from cancer on Friday May 14. He was only 44 years old. He will be missed by so many and his music will live on forever here, now and always

From my friends at Jib Jab

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Have a great Weekend Mom

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I’ve been doing some “tweaking” of the music on Smooth Jazz Saturday Night and you’ll notice a slightly different mix of music, a couple more Gold tunes and some more vocals. I’d love to know what you think about it after Saturday Nights show so please leave a comment here, or email me, you’ll find the link on the right. Follow me on Twitter too
www.twitter.com/kudl Until next week keep it as smooth as you can
Taylor