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About The WAVE
The WAVE was born on Valentine’s Day, February 14th, 1987. It was not only the beginning of a new radio station; a format was born that day. The press release heralding the launch of this new format concluded with “KTWV, The WAVE is the first station to embrace the best forms of today’s music, and provides Southern California with a true radio alternative that satisfies listeners’ needs in the car, at work and at home.” Over two decades have passed since that statement was made, and it still holds true.
The WAVE is Southern California’s Smooth Adult Contemporary radio station, playing a mix of vocals with pop instrumentals.
Some of the artists you hear on The WAVE are George Benson, Sade, John Legend, Beyonce, Kenny G, Simply Red, Vanessa Williams, Dave Koz, Santana, Anita Baker, Boney James, Luther Vandross, Chaka Khan, Sting, David Sanborn, Seal, Norman Brown, Mariah Carey and many others.
Our on-air goal is to make people feel good. The music, the presentation by our seasoned staff of air talent, our promotions, community involvement and literally every other element broadcast over the airwaves contributes to that “feel good” concept.
It is a philosophy we carry over to our clients as well. We feel fortunate in being able to turn our passion for music into a viable, successful vehicle for both our listeners and advertisers.
94.7 The WAVE is Southern California’s Place to Relax…and Unwind.
Trevor
March 6, 2010 4:50 pm
It’s ashame that you can’t listen to 94.7 the wave any more outside USA. What happened? Most radio stations you can listen outside USA via web. Is CBS going backwards?
john davis
June 5, 2010 1:36 pm
I ENJOY THE JAZZ MUSIC ,ITS VERY UPLIFTING.
Shala Nader
June 18, 2010 8:36 am
The music you plaid at 8:28 a.m. Today 6/18/10 Cherished the way….Please give me the exact name and singer I need to buy the C.D. Thank you. Shala Nader
Monique
June 22, 2010 8:41 am
PLEASE!!! I would like to know the name of a song and singer. It was playes on 06/22/10 around 8:30am before the Steve Wonder song. Thank you so much for providing this info. Monique
Ken
July 5, 2010 10:33 am
I love the Wave! I heard a song that was played on the 4th of July between 8pm and 9pm that was about, wanting to go back home. Who is the artist and the name of the song?…..Please help !!!!!!!
Jroc
July 5, 2010 4:40 pm
Hey Guys, great music, listen at work everynight-keeps it light. Any chance of finding out the name of the song played yeasterday July 4th at 6:30pm ? Great tune, but I can never get the title.
Thanks Much – JR
Giovanni
July 17, 2010 8:26 am
Hello i heard a song that i’ve been trying to catch since a while & i dont know the name of it Can you help me.
The song played on saturday 3:00 am
Thanks Alot!
Christina
August 7, 2010 11:44 am
I am looking for an instrumental song that played yesterday Aug, 6, 2010 and ended around 12:53pm. Want to know the title and Artist and love it, Thanks…
Natalie
August 13, 2010 9:45 pm
I’ve been listening to The Wave since that first day the station went on the air back in 1987. The station and my son were “born” the same year. What I’m wondering is how I might find playlists of songs that were played back in those early days – especially between 1989-1992- and before the smooth jazz format was adopted. Still love the station…just trying to find some of those awesome New Age instrumentals you guys used to play back then.
Jonathan
November 14, 2010 10:48 am
Hi Natalie,
Here are some songs from KTWV’s 80s playlist.
✓ High Trapeze 5:31 Bill Gable There Were Signs
✓ What Love Can Do 4:31 Earl Klugh Whispers and Promises
✓ Catalina Kiss 4:34 Acoustic Alchemy Blue Chip N
✓ Flight Feet & Root Hands 3:44 Andreas Vollenweider White Winds
✓ Outrageous Temptations 4:35 Tim Weisberg Outrageous Temptations
✓ Diamond In the Sand 4:34 Special EFX Confidential
✓ The Orangutan Gang (Strikes Back) 3:50 Shadowfax Too Far to Whisper
Natalie
November 15, 2010 2:09 pm
Thanks for the playlist, Jonathan! I’ve been trying to recreate my WAVE collection on MP3, and this will certainly help.
Jonathan
November 16, 2010 4:53 pm
Hi Natalie,
No worries. Here are a few more:
My Secret Place – Joni Mitchell / Peter Gabriel
Calypso – Suzanne Vega
Slip Away – Pat Metheny Group
Raindrops on the Roof – Billy Joe Walker, Jr.
Night Whispers – Windows
I Don’t Wanna Talk About It – Everything But the Girl
Moon Over Bourbon Street – Sting
I Miss You Kate – Sting
After Dark – Ray Parker, Jr.
Man of Colours – Icehouse
Kei’s Song – David Benoit
Smiles and Smiles to Go – Larry Carlton
A Thousand Cranes – Hiroshima
Spanish Steps – Van Morrison
Happy Ever After – Julia Fordham
Desert Lightning – Scott Cossu
Rose Carter
August 16, 2010 7:20 pm
I would like to sign up to get into the drawings and giveaways.I`m an avid listener here at work (Commerce Casino,I`m an operator)and at home.I just recently had my computer among other valuables stolen.I can only access you via my cell.So if you can help by letting me know how to sign up,it would be appreciaed. Ty so much
Chuck
August 20, 2010 7:12 am
I want to know what songs played Aug. 17, between 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM.
Richard
September 6, 2010 7:08 pm
Discovered “The Wave” about 6 months ago. Absolutely love it. I listen just about every day. Keep up the good work. Richard in Arkansas.
Lucinda Calleros
September 9, 2010 12:09 pm
The best station to listen to when your feeling happy or sad!!
Love your station! You have helped pull me through some difficult times! Of course God first!
Joe
September 9, 2010 2:11 pm
is there anywhere I can buy 94.7 the Wave merchandise? I’d love a T-shirt to show my support…
Ronnie Reeves
October 3, 2010 8:36 pm
Moved to Texas in April of 2009 from Southern Calif. sure missed the good music, there no jazz station in the Houston area. Got back on line today and went right to your site. Good to hear the good music via internet
Frank
October 21, 2010 11:15 pm
I have to wonder if those who mention ” smooth jazz” have listened in awhile. Did they miss the gradual, and now total, transformation to “adult contemporary”?
I even wonder about that title since it seems much of the current play list consists of old and new “soul” or “R & B”. BTW folks, just because a song has a sax in it does not make it jazz.
The WAVE has lost it’s way and I can hardly listen anymore. It’s no longer distinctive and just sounds like any other “adult contemporary” station.
Thank God for Sirius Satellite Radio’s “Watercolors” (71) and “Spa” (73) where I can still find contemporary, smooth, and fusion jazz as well as “new age” music.
MARKO
March 10, 2011 2:07 pm
Just got turned on to The Wave this week and I love it! I’m in GUAM-native, so I listen via web.
Stephen
April 16, 2011 10:56 am
Very disappointed that I can’t get the station in the UK. Any plans to widen the distribution?
graciela zepeda
June 14, 2011 11:33 am
the wave has gotten me through some of the saddest and also happiest times of my life. no matter what i am going through pat and kim ur my best friends. u let me know that with music and your soothing voices my day will be alright..thanx for your great taste in music your choice of words and for being the best…sincerely graciela
Ed A.
September 5, 2011 3:48 am
I have been a long time listener of the Wave, going back to the “New Age” era from the late 1980s-early 90s.
I am looking for a very rare song that was played in mid 1989. I think (not sure) the title was Eu Te Amo, by a Brazilian artist. What I do remember vividly was that the chorus was sung by Robert Plant. He sang “eh,eh, eh, eh, eh, eh ay ay ay ay” or something like that.
Does anyone remember the exact song name and artist? Please help!
Ed A.
September 5, 2011 4:05 am
I’m sorry, I meant to say Robert Palmer, NOT Robert Plant.
But this rare Wave song from 1989 had Robert Palmer singing backup vocals-the chorus of the song.
Marlene B.
October 4, 2011 10:09 am
It was great to see the play list from the 1980′s listed here. I really would love to see the play list of ‘World Music’ that used to play on the Wave also in the late 1980′s and early 1990′s. I have been searching for a song, but cannot find it, since it seems to be in a foreign language, perhaps African singers. I only remember the melody.
Michael
December 22, 2011 6:04 pm
I love your music especially “the GOD song”. I loooooooooooooooove how you guys came up with the wave where you can relax and unwind.You might not get the chance to read my comment,but I would still like to know if you know GOD??? If you do have the chance to read my comment and do know GOD I’d like to know if you would pray for everyone in the world [live or not] that there would be no wars and that everyone would love and obey GOD.Thank you for your love and care for those who listen like me to 94.7 the wave.
Michael’s daughter
Love,Leah Kaila Yagin age:10
jay
January 18, 2012 9:03 pm
94.7 the waaaaave! im 11 and since iI was 5 ive been listening to 94.7 its beast even tho im not the calmest person. iI only listen cuz iof my grandparents
Denise
January 25, 2012 12:09 pm
Does anybody remember the first song that was played on The Wave back on Feb. 14, 1987? I cannot remember. Thanks!
Adam Bookbinder // Website Producer
January 25, 2012 12:43 pm
Denise it was Sting’s “If You Love Somebody Set Them Free.” You can read about it and actually hear it when you go to http://947thewave.radio.com/2012/01/18/the-waves-25th-anniversary-94-7fm-goes-from-kmet-to-ktwv/
Cher
March 3, 2012 7:50 am
I had a fantastic time on my birthday Feb 5 at the Jazz Brunch at the Luxe! Can’t remember the name of the musicians that performed. If anyone knows please share! They all were superb!
George Wallims
March 7, 2012 12:25 pm
Thank you for playing a Rod Stewart song!!! I have been requesting that you play one for over a year!
” Have I told you lately that I Love you station ”
George
Richard
May 4, 2012 9:14 pm
I’m trying to create i-Tunes playlist of absolute classic new age-smooth jazz hits. Has there ever been a list of memorable hits put out there of songs played on the Wave over the 25 years. I’m talking instantly identifiable songs along the lines of George Benson’s “Breezin”, Spyro Gyra’s “Morning Dance”, Earl Klugh’s “One Night” or David Arkenstone’s “Valley in the Clouds”. Thanks