WTRIP

WTRIP delivers a consistent stream of pure jazz, focusing on the kind of deep cuts you won't always find on broader stations. It's unapologetically for the serious jazz head. The programming moves fluidly from the smoky, late-night vibes of '70s fusion – think Return to Forever – to the more abstract explorations of artists like Cecil Taylor. You won't get much in the way of smooth jazz compilations here; it's more likely to be the challenging improvisations of a European avant-garde trio. When you listen to WTRIP online, you're tuning into a station that respects the history and the ongoing e…