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 Is Spinning Your Way...

Airs at: Wed, 08/09/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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Rita is back with an armload of new releases and old favotites. Read more

The World of Jazz on 07/26/23

Airs at: Wed, 07/26/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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It's Festival Time!

Airs at: Wed, 07/12/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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We'll hear the music of Chuchito Valdes and discuss Afro-Cuban music. Read more

Organism

Airs at: Wed, 06/28/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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Rita will chat with organist Brian Charette who will be playing the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival Sunday, July 16 at 4 pm. Read more

The French Connection

Airs at: Wed, 06/14/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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We'll highlight the newest offering from Cecile McLorin Salvant called Melusine. Mostly sung in French, Melusine is a mix of originals and interpretations of 12th Century folk songs. Read more