Jazz FM

About Jazz FM

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Frequencies & locations:

• DAB – Available on DAB digital radio in supported UK areas.
• Smart Speaker – Available on smart speakers by asking for Jazz FM.
• Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK.

Jazz FM is Bauer's specialist station for jazz, soul and blues, built around expert presenters rather than a lazy background playlist. The station mixes classic recordings, contemporary artists, standards, blues, soul, Latin jazz, British jazz, Afro-Cuban sounds, jazztronica and late-night selections, giving it far more depth than a basic smooth jazz stream.

The station has a strong discovery role in UK radio. Bauer describes Jazz FM as a home for both heritage artists and new music, with programming that introduces listeners to emerging jazz, soul and blues alongside legends such as Ella Fitzgerald, Nina Simone, Gregory Porter and George Benson. That makes the station useful for casual listeners and proper music fans alike.

Jazz FM also has a wider cultural footprint through live music, festival coverage, the Jazz FM Awards and links to events such as Love Supreme Jazz Festival. That matters for the page copy because Jazz FM is not just 'relaxing music'; it is a specialist radio brand with presenters who know the format, shows with clear identities and a real place in the UK jazz scene.

Notable Presenters & Shows: Nigel Williams hosts Jazz FM Breakfast and his Saturday show, Danielle Perry presents Midmornings, Simon Phillips hosts weekday Afternoons, Mark Walker presents Jazz FM's Greatest and Dinner Jazz, China Moses hosts Late Night China Moses, Helen Mayhew presents Latin Jazz Jam and The British Jazz Show, Ian Shaw hosts Ronnie Scott's Radio Show, YolanDa Brown presents on Saturdays, Sarah Ward curates The Sarah Ward Collection, Chris Philips hosts The Blueprint, Ruth Fisher presents Future Jazz, David Freeman hosts Blues 'n' Boogie, Jez Nelson presents The Jez Nelson Show, Reuben Green hosts The Rhythm of Afro Jazz, and Dom Servini presents Jazztronics.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Nigel Williams: Host of Jazz FM Breakfast on weekdays and Nigel Williams' Saturday Show.
• Danielle Perry: Presenter of weekday Midmornings, with a relaxed mix of jazz and soul.
• Simon Phillips: Weekday afternoon presenter with jazz, soul, blues, new music features and hand-picked selections.
• Mark Walker: Presenter of Jazz FM's Greatest, Dinner Jazz and Dinner Jazz Classics.
• China Moses: Presenter of Late Night China Moses, bringing a cool late-evening jazz sound.
• Helen Mayhew: Presenter of Latin Jazz Jam and The British Jazz Show.
• Ian Shaw: Presenter of Ronnie Scott's Radio Show, featuring interviews and live recordings from the famous jazz club.
• YolanDa Brown: Saturday presenter showcasing jazz, soul and blues performers.
• Sarah Ward: Presenter of The Sarah Ward Collection, curating cool jazz selections every Saturday.
• Chris Philips: Presenter of The Blueprint, focused on new jazz heat, grooves and freer sounds.
• Ruth Fisher: Presenter of Future Jazz, featuring fresh contemporary jazz and interviews.
• David Freeman: Presenter of Blues 'n' Boogie, sharing blues music and live sessions.
• Jez Nelson: Presenter of The Jez Nelson Show, with eclectic and open-minded jazz selections.
• Reuben Green: Presenter of The Rhythm of Afro Jazz, exploring Afro-Cuban jazz and related sounds.
• Dom Servini: Presenter of Jazztronics, where jazz crosses into electronica and future sounds.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.hellorayo.co.uk/jazz-fm/

Studio email:
info@jazzfm.com

Office:
+44 20 3355 9119

Postal address:
The Lantern
75 Hampstead Road
London
NW1 2PL
United Kingdom

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JazzFMUK

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazzfmuk/

X / Twitter: https://x.com/JazzFM

Jazz FM FAQ

What is Jazz FM?
Jazz FM is a Bauer Media Audio UK digital radio station playing jazz, soul and blues, with specialist presenters, classic recordings, new music discovery and curated shows.

Can I listen to Jazz FM live online?
Yes. You can listen to Jazz FM live online through Radio Player UK using the player on this page.

What music does Jazz FM play?
Jazz FM plays jazz, soul and blues, including classic jazz standards, contemporary jazz, British jazz, Latin jazz, blues, soul, jazztronica and new music discovery.

Is Jazz FM available on DAB?
Yes. Jazz FM is available on DAB digital radio in supported UK areas, as well as online, through Rayo and on smart speakers.

Who presents on Jazz FM?
Jazz FM presenters include Nigel Williams, Danielle Perry, Simon Phillips, Mark Walker, China Moses, Helen Mayhew, Ian Shaw, YolanDa Brown, Sarah Ward, Chris Philips, Ruth Fisher, David Freeman, Jez Nelson, Reuben Green and Dom Servini.