WMOT Jazz Network

WMOT Jazz Network cuts straight to the real stuff. No smooth jazz, no vocal pop - just straight-ahead, hard bop, and modern creative jazz. The playlist moves from John Coltrane's classic Impulse sessions to Wayne Shorter's mid-60s Blue Note work without blinking. Lately you'll hear contemporary names like Mary Halvorson's bristling guitar and Kamasi Washington's sprawling compositions. The low bitrate (32kbps) means you're not getting pristine audio - those ride cymbal details get compressed - but for a station that prioritizes substance over sound quality, it's a trade worth making. The prese…