NDR Blue

NDR Blue operates from Hamburg's broadcasting tradition of serious jazz curation. The station separates itself through selective taste and genuine knowledge. Programming balances canonical jazz figures - think Robert Glasper, Brad Mehldau - against emerging voices pushing the genre forward. Soul tracks arrive with particular thoughtfulness, selected for authenticity rather than chart potential. The presentation feels scholarly without ever becoming academic. Late-night slots venture into avant-garde territory where experimental improvisers get airtime. Rock and pop selections demonstrate simil…