Radio Echo des Choucas

For those who think French radio is all chansons and talk shows, Radio Echo des Choucas (REC) offers a vital correction. This isn't some sterile, algorithm-driven playlist. It's pure, unadulterated jazz from the heart of France. You'll hear the foundational swing of Count Basie and the cool introspection of Bill Evans. But where REC truly shines is in its embrace of modern masters like Kamasi Washington and the burgeoning European jazz scene. The DJs, clearly passionate musicians themselves, weave narratives through the sets, offering context and discovery. It’s the kind of station where you’l…