One very important aspect that has not been established here in Phoenix is what venues are available over the airwaves for Smooth Jazz. After extensive research, I could only find the following three -
- KYOT 95.5 FM
- XM Watercolors - featuring Smooth Jazz, Contemporary Jazz, Instrumental Pop, Jazz Pop, Fusion
- Sirius Jazz Cafe - a sophisticated soundtrack of Smooth Jazz instrumentals and vocals
I would also like to note that XM and Sirius will require you to be a paying member and will require a satellite receiving unit to listen to their broadcasts. Internet streaming is also available.
KYOT is a local station and is located at 4686 E. Van Buren Street, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85008. Tel: 602-374-6000.
Unfortunately, there is not much for Phoenix in the way of local radio for Smooth Jazz. But, at least there is something. Hopefully, rankings are high and we won't see a demise as in the case of CD101.9 and many other great stations.
Over the next few days, I will be posting about other stations in Phoenix that feature Jazz within their programming schedule.
KYOT HAS RUINED THEIR JAZZ. CAN'T SEEM TO FIND ANY OTHER STATION. HVE ONLY REGULAR RADIO, NO SATTILITE. ANY SUGGESTIONS?
Posted by: DEA COLETTI | October 31, 2011 at 04:41 PM
DITTO above. KYOT apparently sold to another corp. I really dislike their programming. Isn't there anohter light jazz station in this market?
Posted by: Gene Probasco | December 26, 2011 at 12:24 PM