Jazzkanalen

Denmark's Jazzkanalen cuts through the noise with a no-nonsense approach to music radio. It's not flashy, and that's exactly what works. The playlist moves through classic jazz standards, Danish contributions, and the occasional surprise: think Bill Evans followed by a lesser-known Scandinavian contemporary piece. The 256kbps stream makes every cymbal shimmer. I spent a morning with Jazzkanalen live, and the lack of DJ chatter was a blessing. Just track after track of carefully selected jazz. The programming leans toward the traditional side, but it's cohesive. Artists like Niels-Henning Ørste…