The World of Jazz

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Airs at: Wed, 01/08/2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hosted by:

Rita Rega

Produced by:

KBOO

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Every other Wednesday from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm

Celebrating the Art of Jazz

With the passing of venerable KBOO host David Lifton, Rita Rega will continue in David’s time slot to celebrate the art of jazz. The show “The World of Jazz” will look at this ever changing art-form and it's rich tradition. New releases will segue to familiar classics and back again. Informed conversation about our jazz community will also be presented.

Genre(s):

Jazz

Streams:

KBOO Stream 1

Program status:

Current

Multnomah Blues

Airs at: Wed, 11/15/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

The Multnomah Hotel and Clark College were the settings for this live recording. Read more

Fall For Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 11/01/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

Rita starts with a classic from Michael Brecker and ends with blues from Paul deLay. Read more

Harvest The Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 10/18/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

Rita will be harvesting some great jazz this afternoon. Read more

Riffing With Guitarist Charlie Hunter

Airs at: Wed, 10/04/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

KBOO

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Charlie Hunter will be talking abut his collab with vocalist Kurt Elling Read more

World of Jazz Special Fall Pledge Drive Edition 9/27

Airs at: Wed, 09/27/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

KBOO

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The World of Jazz on 09/20/23

Airs at: Wed, 09/20/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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The World of Jazz on 09/06/23

Airs at: Wed, 09/06/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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They Blew In From Chicago

Airs at: Wed, 08/23/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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Calligram Records is a brand new artrist-owned independant record label. Rita will preview the music from the label founders tenorist Geof Bradfield and trumpeter Chad McCullough. Read more