“We are thrilled to bring the smooth jazz network to the Seattle area once again,”
says Smooth Jazz Network president Allen Kepler. “Our history in the market
goes back to the mid-90’s, and even very recently we have continued to hear the
outcry from former supporters of the format.”
According to Bennett, the Smooth Jazz format consistently
ranked in the top ten for radio listeners in this market for over 5 years.
“We hope to fill a void in the marketplace and provide this
huge under-served audience in the Seattle/Tacoma/Everett metro area with our
Jazzy “Z” KZIZ radio station and internet streaming,” said Bennett. “It
certainly allows KBB, Inc. to diversify and market the various formats to
include this particular listening audience.”
In order to make room for the Smooth Jazz format, KBB will
implement the following changes: The Gospel format currently on 1560 AM KZIZ
will move to 1420 AM KRIZ. The Blues format on 1420 will be cut back to
accommodate gospel format. The talk shows – Community Potpourri, Rev. Al
Sharpton, and GameTime Sports – heard on 1620 MA KYIZ will not be affected as
the 1620 lineup will remain the same.
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