KJazz

KJazz doesn't treat jazz like a museum piece. Sure, you'll hear the giants - Miles, Coltrane, Ellington - but the programming reaches into contemporary corners too. Kamasi Washington's saxophone suites sit comfortably next to Bill Evans' quiet brilliance. The late-night slot leans adventurous, exploring modal jazz and free improvisation. Afternoon shows dig into soul-jazz and hard bop - think Grant Green's funky guitar or Lee Morgan's trumpet. It's a station with a point of view. Occasionally, daytime drifts into smooth jazz that might make purists wince, but the adventurous stretches more tha…