1.FM - Bay Smooth Jazz Radio

Smooth jazz carries a complicated legacy in jazz discourse - serious musicians argue about its artistic legitimacy while audiences build lives around it. 1.FM's Bay Smooth Jazz station embraces that reality without defensive posturing. The programming prioritizes accessibility and melodic sophistication without demanding academic credentials from listeners. You'll hear standards from established artists alongside contemporary players working in tonal traditions jazz sometimes dismisses as commercial. The station doesn't play Herbie Hancock's Weather Report phase. It plays his radio-friendly wo…