thejazzgroove.org WEST

Thejazzgroove.org WEST delivers exactly what its name promises: a West Coast jazz experience that's equal parts cool and fiery. The curation leans toward the classic side - think Chet Baker's trumpet floating over laid-back rhythms, or Dave Brubeck's syncopated piano. But it's not stuck in the past. You'll catch contemporary artists like Kamasi Washington threading their way into the mix. The late-night slot gets adventurous, sometimes drifting into modal or free jazz. That's the station's strength: it respects tradition but doesn't worship it. There's no obnoxious DJ chatter. Just carefully c…