Smooth Jazz 🇺🇸

Smooth Jazz radio stations emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, providing a consistent listening experience centered around the Smooth Jazz genre. The music emphasizes catchy melodies, featuring instruments like the saxophone, electric guitar, and keyboards. The rhythmic foundation incorporates influences from R&B, funk, and pop, with highly polished production values. Core artists frequently played include Kenny G, Dave Koz, Boney James, and George Benson. Stations also incorporate contemporary jazz, R&B, pop, new age, and funk. Programming includes music blocks with minimal interruptions, announcements about artists and songs, and specialty shows focused on specific subgenres. Some stations carry syndicated smooth jazz programs produced by national networks. Smooth Jazz stations target an adult audience (25-54 years old) seeking relaxing, easy-listening music for work, driving, or relaxation. Stations rely on advertising revenue and maintain an online presence for streaming, playlists, and artist information.