ABC Jazz
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| Broadcast area | Australia: DAB (where available) & Online Worldwide: Internet Radio |
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| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Format | Jazz |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Australian Broadcasting Corporation |
| ABC Classic FM, RN, ABC Local Radio | |
| Links | |
| Webcast | Live stream |
| Website | abcjazz |
ABC Jazz (formerly Dig Jazz) is a digital radio station, available on mobile devices, DAB+ digital radio, digital TV and online. It is operated by the ABC Jazz team at the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC).[1]
History
ABC Jazz is a part of the Australian Broadcasting Corporation and was originally broadcast on ABC Classic FM. Dig Jazz was launched as a digital only station designed to broadcast a variety of different jazz styles including bebop, acid jazz, cool jazz and contemporary styles of Jazz. As with other ABC DiG radio stations it did not have full-time announcers, however jazz news and the ABC Jazz feature album of the week were announced throughout the day.