The World of Jazz

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

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World of Jazz Christmas Special

Airs at: Wed, 12/25/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Two hours of festive holiday jazz to kindle (or rekindle) your spirit and satisfy your senses on Christmas afternoon. You’ll hear vinyl Christmas cuts from Oscar Peterson, Ella Fitzgerald and Norah Jones as well as selections from the most popular holiday jazz album of all... Read more

Hot Jazz and Cool Christmas Tunes

Airs at: Wed, 12/11/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Celebrate the season with music! Read more

It's All About The Bird

Airs at: Wed, 11/27/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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New releases will also be presented. Read more

The World of Jazz on 11/13/24

Airs at: Wed, 11/13/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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It's Time To Fall For jazz

Airs at: Wed, 10/30/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join Rita for an artful mix of jazz classics and current trends. Read more

Jazz in the New Millennium

Airs at: Wed, 10/16/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Rick Mitchell's "Jazz in the New Millennium Revised Edition" will launch this weekend. Read more

It's Jazz Party Time!

Airs at: Wed, 10/02/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Oregon Coast Jazz Party in Newport, Oregon is this weekend. Read more

Fall For Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 09/18/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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New music from Brazilian guitarist Diego Figueiredo and Italian harmonica player Enrico Granafei, will start this edition of The World of Jazz. Read more

Back In The Groove

Airs at: Wed, 09/04/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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We'll hear new tunes from Esperanza Spalding, Jeff Coffin, Orrin Evans, etc. Read more

The World of Jazz on 08/21/24

Airs at: Wed, 08/21/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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