Radio 4910

Radio 4910 feels like a secret handshake for jazz lovers in Belgium. It's French-language programming, but the music transcends any language barrier. The daytime slots are smooth - think classic Miles Davis, a bit of Chet Baker. But as the evening rolls in, the curators get adventurous. You'll hear contemporary improvisers like Ambrose Akinmusire rubbing shoulders with European avant-garde. It's not background music. It demands attention. The station has a palpable respect for the tradition, but it's not stuck in the past. There's a weekly spotlight on Belgian artists - Toots Thielemans gets a…