Jazz FM

Jazz FM broadcasts nationally across the UK as a digital station via the Sound Digital DAB+ multiplex, online, and mobile apps, with headquarters in London. Originally launched in 1990 before relaunching in its current digital format in 2008, it focuses on jazz, soul, and blues.

The daily lineup features key hosts. Nigel Williams runs breakfast, Danielle Perry handles daytime, and China Moses takes the late slot.

The music selection cuts out standard pop rotation. Instead, it pairs classic tracks from artists like Nina Simone and Miles Davis with newer material from Ezra Collective and Mica Millar.

Official RAJAR(Q2 2026) data puts the weekly audience at 406,000. Listeners tune in specifically for dedicated genre programming and a direct connection to the UK scene rather than general hits. The station also backs the annual Jazz FM Awards. Unlike BBC Radio 3's broader cultural remit, Jazz FM keeps a tight genre focus, though going digital-only means missing out on legacy FM coverage.