Cafe Jazz with Ted Hasiuk 


"Looking for music that will relax and energize you for the week ahead?"

That's a familiar phrase for regular listeners of Café Jazz hosted by Ted Hasiuk. Always an avid fan of music, Ted first became exposed to the smooth jazz movement while traveling in the United States back in the late 80s. It was the proverbial love at first listen and awakened a desire that could only be described as insatiable. After several years of compiling a smooth jazz library, which has evolved into the largest in Canada, Ted with his background as an educator, took to the airwaves in an effort to spread the word!

It was on a Monday night in September 1997 when Café Jazz first crackled onto the air, in French mind you, on CKXL in Winnipeg continuing in that slot for two years. In September of 1998, we also began broadcasting on CJUM, once again in Winnipeg, on Sunday mornings at 8AM and continued at that familiar hour for four years. For one full year, Canada's Smooth Jazz Connection was heard in Winnipeg in both official languages and as such is perhaps the only show in Canada, most certainly the only Smooth Jazz show in Canada, to have had that distinction!

Ted's passion for music comes through in the selections he chooses as well as in the knowledge he brings to the program through thorough research and interviews. Artists look to Ted for his advice, his genuine interest in their music and his integrity - he's always considered it a personal privilege to expose and support new artists. Fans can always expect a personal answer to their e-mail and phone calls. In fact, over the years many friendships have developed in this very manner. Now several hundred programs after our premiere edition, the Café Jazz mission remains "to win listeners over one at a time, to have fun, and to showcase the very best in smooth jazz from around the world."

Check out more at http://www.jazzlynx.net/cafejazzradio_show.html