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Smooth Jazz Career • Radio Airplay • Artist Economics A No. 1 smooth jazz radio hit can change how the industry sees an artist. It … Continue readingWhat a No. 1 Smooth Jazz Radio Hit Actually Changes for an Artist and What It Does Not