Maria Lopez

weeknights 7pm-midnight

Maria Lopez on The Smooth Jazz Network weeknights 7pm-midnight

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®. In past years, Maria has been nominated for Smooth Jazz Personality of the Year by the premiere radio trade publication, Radio & Records.  She has also 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 “amazing” kids, Anthony and Lindsey.

Maria Lopez – the perfect companion to wind down the day. Please join Maria for her exciting new offering to you The New Music Hour with Maria Lopez. Every weeknight, explore the vast world of new smooth jazz, from fresh new talent like Matt Marshack, Leigh Jones, and Cloning Einstien, as well as new tracks from favorites including Diana Krall, Yanni, Basia and Bob Baldwin.

New Music Hour Playlist

Monday 3/8
Artist Song
Jessy J
True Love
David P. Stevens NYLA Groovin'
Tower of Power/ Joss Stone (Heaven Must've Sent) Your Precious
Rick Braun Christiane
Terje Lie Bail Out
Joyce Cooling Grass Roots
Al B. Sure/ Joe Taylor I Just Wanna Stop
Azar Lawrence Luxury
Seal I Can't Stand The Rain
Craig Sharmat So Cal Drivin
D. Mills Manhattan Dance
George Benson/ Norman Brown Nuthin' But A Party
Aysha/ Gerald Albright Dreamin'
Pete Gitlin Angel Love
Najee Sweet Summer Nights
Zachary Ross Twenty Month Summer
Tuesday 3/9
Artist Song
Alexander Zonjic/ Kenny G
Little Sunflower
Lawson Rollins Moonlight Samba
Jamie Cullum Wheels
Nick Colionne The Big Windy Cat
Will Donato License To Chill
The Sax Pack Can't Help Myself
Mario Grigorov I See
Russ Hewitt El Beso
Marion Meadows Flirt
Norah Jones Chasing Pirates
Emilio Palame Band S' Easy Daddy
Swing Out Sister Breakout
Shelby Brown All Out
David Wells Skyline
Leslie Mendelson Hit The Spot
Stop, look, Listen Boney James
Wednesday 3/10
Artist Song
Rob Tardik
Cruisin'
Marty Q Table for 2
Joss Stone Could Have Been You
Patrick Yandall Urban Flight
Rick Braun Christiane
Pieces Of A Dream Sway On
Corinne Bailey Rae Closer
Nate Najar (It's A) Good Day
Zoe The Groove
Lalah Hathaway Breathe
Blake Aaron Desire
Billy Shields Island Breeze
Chris Standring Bossa Blue
Nyee Moses Love Is A Lion
Euge Groove Sunday Morning
Kyle Eastwood Bold Changes
Thursday 3/11
Artist Song
Will Donato
Funkability
George Benson Family Reunion
East Bay Soul Survival Of The Hippest
Dean Grech/ Eric Marienthal Funky Talk
Mike Catalano Urban Delight
Spencer Day Someday
Jeff Golub Nikki's Walk
Paul Brown/ Marc Antoine Brother Earl
Marcus Johnson Chillaxin
Melody Gardot Baby I'm A Fool
Walter Beasley Oh Yeah
Eric Astor Sunday Afternoon
Gregorie Howard Black Bart
Maxwell Pretty WIngs
Brian Culbertson Always Remember
  
Friday 3/5
Artist Song
Freddie Fox
Day Dreamin'
Mr. Young Jazz Me
Swing Out Sister Butterfly
Daniel Domenge Nonchalance
BK Jackson Believe That
Seal A Change Is Gonna Come
Brian Bromberg The Anticipation
Tom Braxton That Wayman Smile!
Randy Crawford/ Joe Sample Every Day I Have The Blues
Candy Dulfer On & On
Bill Ortiz Full Circle
Will Downing Something Special
Darren Rahn/ Wayman Tisdale What Cha Gonna Do For Me
Joe Taylor Andalusia
Sharon Robinson Invisable Tattoo