Weekdays on KQJZ

Sandy Vovach and Kenny G

weekday mornings 6a-10a

Sandy Kovach's cheerful voice has been referred to as "vocal sunshine" and combined with her love for music, information and people; she's your perfect wake up companion! A number one rated drive time host in Detroit for many years, Sandy loves really connecting with her listening audience.

Combine Sandy with Saxophonist Kenny G, the biggest name in smooth jazz, and you have the best way to start your weekday on Smooth Jazz KQJZ.

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Miranda Wilson

weekdays 10a-2P

There may be no bigger fan of smooth jazz music than Miranda Wilson. Her passion for the songs and artists she plays fuels every word and thought she shares with the listeners working right alongside her.

Miranda's a native of the Bay Area who joined smooth jazz KKSF in San Francisco fifteen years ago in a part-time role. Her connection with listeners was immediate, and within a year she became the workday companion of choice in the city by the bay.

Miranda's CD collection includes Stevie Wonder, Miles Davis and Sting, and she's an avid sports fan who also enjoys a good HBO series. Her smooth voice and quick wit, blended with just a touch of sass, make Miranda Wilson the type of co-worker you could listen to all day!

Dave Koz

weekdays 4p-7p

Dave Koz is a media mogul and a renaissance man for the 21st century. He continues to excel and grow as a performer while finding further fulfillment as a radio host.

He's been recording as a solo artist since 1990, garnering six Grammy nominations, a worldwide legion of fans, and the respect of the music community. Dave's latest project is a compilation of his greatest hits, plus 4 new tracks. The CD is titled "Dave Koz Greatest Hits" of course!

Dave's radio career began in 1994 as the host of "Personal Notes" and later, "The Dave Koz Radio Show", which is heard nationwide. He was co-host of the "Dave Koz and Pat Prescott Morning Show" on smooth jazz station KTWV- Los Angeles, and can even be heard doing "Smooth Jazz Mornings" on J-wave in Tokyo, Japan. After over a decade, Dave's as comfortable in front of a radio microphone as he is on stage! Dave has made it his mission to end your workday on the right note and provide a Smooth Ride Home. And with his warm, engaging style, he's sure to do just that!

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Maria Lopez

weekdays 7p-6a

Maria Lopez knew from an early age that radio was in her future. "Even before I knew I wanted to have a career in the business, I always loved the voices of radio". Maria has now been gracing radio airwaves for over 20 years, from her first on air position as a newscaster in San Francisco, to her current showcase on the Smooth Jazz Network. Nominated for Smooth Jazz personality of the year by the premiere radio trade publication, Radio & Records, she has appeared on TV as a pledge host for KQED San Francisco and national PBS broadcasts.

She expresses her strong connection to the music. "There is nothing like the soothing quality of Smooth Jazz, especially in the evening to ease the stress of everyday life. The artists are all great down-to-earth people too, and many have become personal friends over the years."

Her life centers around music with personal favorites that run the gamut from Eric Clapton to Kirk Whalum to the Beatles, friends and family, husband Steve and her two kids, Anthony and Lindsey.
Maria Lopez, the perfect companion to wind down the day.

Weekends on KQJZ

Paul Hardcastle

weekdends 9a-2p

London-born Paul Hardcastle is one of the most prolific musicians in smooth jazz, and it all began with an impulse buy. While selling stereos in Chelsea in the early 1980s, Paul decided to trade in one of his video cameras for a synthesizer, even though he didn't really have a musical background. After just three months of solo experimenting, Paul convinced a local band that he'd fit in perfectly as their keyboardist, and a star was born.

As a band member, a solo artist and a remix producer, Paul was a fixture on the London dance charts for the entire 1980s. His two biggest hits of that era became international phenomena "Rainforest", a hit on American urban, dance and smooth jazz stations alike, and the Vietnam-themed "19", which went to number 1 in 13 countries and sold over 4 million copies since its 1985 release.

In addition to his recording career, Paul has long written scores for TV and film, including the Spice Girls movie Spiceworld. He has sold more than 11 million records worldwide and shows no signs of slowing down.
No matter how you choose to relax on the weekends, you're guaranteed to move and feel good!

Allen Kepler

Top 20 Countdown, Weekdends

A native of Kansas City, Kansas, Allen began playing music at the age of 11. While in high school, he played in jazz band alongside smooth jazz guitarist and Grammy winner Norman Brown. After receiving music performance scholarships to several universities, Allen studied music, radio, television and film at the University of Kansas.

As host of the Smooth Jazz Top 20, Allen continues his life-long relationship with smooth jazz music. Allen shares, "It is my hope that the Smooth Jazz Top 20 will be a weekly treat for every smooth jazz fan. We'll be sharing the biggest hits of smooth jazz as well as thoughtful insights from the artists themselves."

Kepler, who lives in Los Angeles with his wife JoAnn and their four children, is a member of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. He also serves on the Executive Board for the Guitar Center Music Foundation, promoting the importance of music through education and media initiatives, and providing financial and in kind resources to public schools and other non profit organizations.

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