I’ve got a respectable collection of jazz CDs, but really enjoy streaming Internet jazz from all over the US and world. It’s hit and miss, frankly, but when it’s good, it’s great. What are your favorite (non-satellite) jazz stations, including college jazz stations?
I can pick up WMOT on the radio, but I usually choose to listen to it online. When they’re in one of their moods to play things I don’t particularly care for, or when I’m in a mood for a more West Coast approach, I switch to KKJZ.
Bob Parlocha’s show is on WMOT from 9 PM until 6 AM weekdays (longer on weekends) and If I’m on the computer during those hours I make a point of hearing him. He’s by far the most knowledgeable DJ I know of.
The NPR shows on Sundays are good for history. WMOT carries quite a few of them. Marian McPartland is probably best for consistency and Nancy Wilson’s show is good for history.
I’ll take an opportunity to plug http://www.luxuriamusic.com. They are officially an eclectic station, but they do play a lot of jazz. Where I found the BBC Orchestra version of ‘Sing, Sing, Sing’ which puts all others to shame.