KCSM Jazz 91.1

KCSM Jazz 91.1 FM is a Bay Area jazz station, run by the San Mateo Community College District. The programme is devoted to jazz around the clock, with a deep selection of swing, bebop, hard bop, Latin jazz, vocal jazz and modern players, along with hosts who know the music well and share stories about the artists and recordings. The Bay Area has an important place in jazz history, with legendary clubs and festivals, and the station reflects this heritage with local interviews, concerts and community events.

As a non-profit public station, KCSM is supported by listener donations and underwriting, and it serves the San Francisco Bay Area from the campus of the College of San Mateo, with a worldwide audience online. Its programming is recognised for its authenticity and dedication to the tradition, and it is a favourite of jazz lovers who prefer a knowledgeable human presentation to automated playlists. Announcements are in English. The stream is delivered as MP3 at 96 kbps, a modest bitrate that keeps data use low and provides acceptable sound for casual listening. It plays in your browser on RadioKite without installation, and you can add it to your favourites to keep Bay Area jazz close.