90.5 WICN Public Radio - Jazz+ for

WICN's Jazz+ for isn't your standard public radio format. It's a curator's dream - mixing jazz, blues, and folk with historical insight. You'll hear Muddy Waters alongside Billie Holiday, then a track from Rhiannon Giddens or a deep blues LP. That's rare. The hosts know their stuff, weaving stories between songs. Late-night sets lean acoustic and raw. Daytime is more accessible but never dumbed down. Yes, pledge breaks interrupt the flow - it's American public radio after all. But the music compensates. The Sunday gospel-blues hour is a standout. Not every set works: occasional smooth jazz fee…