SMOOTH JAZZ: Sax, piano, guitarra

Smooth Jazz centers itself on the three instruments that actually define accessible jazz - saxophone, piano, and guitar played with melodic sensibility. The programming avoids the overstuffed production and easy-listening dilution that ruined smooth jazz's reputation in the '80s. Instead, it focuses on genuine artists working in jazz tradition with contemporary production. You'll hear players who can solo convincingly alongside those who prefer textural work. The station gets the balance right - listenable without being insipid. Production quality emphasizes clarity of instrument and genuine m…