The World of Jazz

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Airs at: Wed, 05/01/2024 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

The World of Jazz on 12/27/23

Airs at: Wed, 12/27/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
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Christmas Time is Near

Airs at: Wed, 12/13/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
Gregory Porter, Catherine Russell, the Count Basie Orchestra, The Pan American Nutcracker Suite, are just a few of the holiday treats you'll enjoy. Read more

Catching Up With Jack Radsliff

Airs at: Wed, 11/29/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
Rita will preview Jack's new single as well as new music from Italian saxophonist Ada Rovatti and the newly released "Con Alma" from pianist Oscar Peterson.  Read more

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
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
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The World of Jazz on 09/20/23

Airs at: Wed, 09/20/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
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The World of Jazz on 09/06/23

Airs at: Wed, 09/06/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
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