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Airs at: Wed, 04/03/2024 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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You've Come A Long Way!

Airs at: Wed, 03/08/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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For International Women's Day we'll look at the contributions women have made to the artform. Vocalist and Portland native, Shirley Nanette will be Rita's guest.  Read more

Fusion Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 03/01/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Music from the late fusion pioneer Larry Coryell will be featured as well as music from the late bop pianist Horace Parlan. The group Idiot Fish 3 will be guests. Idiot Fish 3 will be playing the Analog Cafe Wednesday night and at Christo's in Salem on Thursday.  Read more

The World of Jazz on 02/01/17

Airs at: Wed, 02/01/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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The World of Jazz on 01/18/17

Airs at: Wed, 01/18/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Soul Jazz Tribute to Jimmy Makarounis

Airs at: Wed, 01/04/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Mel Brown will be interviewed at 2:15. Read more

Jazz for Christmas

Airs at: Wed, 12/21/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Spirit of the Holiday

Airs at: Wed, 12/07/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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The World of Jazz on 11/23/16

Airs at: Wed, 11/23/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Chet Baker Tribute.

Airs at: Wed, 11/23/2016 at 2:00am - 4:00am
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The President of the Tenor Saxophone

Airs at: Wed, 11/09/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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