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

Holiday Cheers!

Airs at: Wed, 12/18/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
We'll also hear from a handful of the jazz greats who passed in 2019. Read more

Now's The Time...to give to KBOO.

Airs at: Wed, 12/04/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
Rita will be sharing the gift of jazz this afternoon. Read more

David Friesen Interview

Airs at: Wed, 11/20/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
His Circle 3 Trio will be performing this Saturday at the Woodstock Wine and Deli.   Read more

Fall Into The Music

Airs at: Wed, 11/06/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
New music from Poncho Sanchez, Rodney Whitaker, Monty Alexander, Jazzmeia Horn, Richie Cole and Mary Stallings will be presented.  Read more

Trumpeter Charlie Porter Interview

Airs at: Wed, 10/23/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
Charlie Porter's "Immigration Nation" on OA2 records will soon be released.  Read more

Fall Into The Music...

Airs at: Wed, 10/09/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
The latest offerings from John Coltrane, Stan Getz, Brad Mehldau, Kurt Elling, etc.  will be spinning your way. Read more

Give It Up!

Airs at: Wed, 09/25/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
Rita is back and will have globetrotting musician Rob Scheps in the studio for the "mic to the people" membership drive. Read more

The World of Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 09/11/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
Rita Rega is still on the road. Read more

The World of Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 08/28/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
Charlie will be featuring guitarists George Benson, Pat Martino and JC Stylles among others. Read more

Rick Mitchell subbing for Rita

Airs at: Wed, 08/14/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
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