The World of Jazz

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Airs at: Wed, 02/18/2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

A journey through classic and contemporary recordings, The World of Jazz traces the living conversation of the music, connecting legends, local Portland artists, and genre-crossing voices to show how jazz continually renews itself across time and place.

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

The World of Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 02/18/2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

The World of Jazz celebrates an ever-evolving art form grounded in tradition and driven by innovation. Today’s episode moves fluidly from classic recordings to new releases, revealing the threads that keep jazz vibrant across time and place. We’ll hear a variety of ... Read more

Catching Up With Drummer and Concert Promoter Brent Follis

Airs at: Wed, 02/04/2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

KBOO

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Recent jazz releases will also be featured. Read more

Remembering Vocalist Rebecca Kilgore

Airs at: Wed, 01/21/2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

KBOO

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New releases will be heard after Kilgore's interview. Read more

The World of Jazz on 01/07/26

Airs at: Wed, 01/07/2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

KBOO

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The World of Jazz on 12/24/25

Airs at: Wed, 12/24/2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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It's Time For Cheer!

Airs at: Wed, 12/10/2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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Vocalist Ledisi will be among the new releases. Read more

Thankful For Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 11/26/2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

KBOO

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Vocalist Shirley Nanette will be in for a chat after 3 pm. Shirley will be performing at The Benson Hotel at 5 pm that afternoon with George Mitchell on piano, Phil Baker on bass and Ron Steen on drums. Read more