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

Catching Up From Home

Airs at: Wed, 08/26/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
This show begins and ends with two female big band leaders. Lenora Zenzalai Helm and Maria Schneider.  Read more

Fresh Tracks From Home

Airs at: Wed, 08/12/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
Rita's presenting lots of new releases this afternoon from Dr. Michael White to Roy Ayers. Read more

The World of Jazz on 07/29/20

Airs at: Wed, 07/29/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
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One More Time

Airs at: Wed, 07/29/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
Trumpeter Charlie Porter's 2019 interview will be aired after 3 PM today Read more

Trumpeter Charlie Porter Interview Redux

Airs at: Wed, 07/15/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
Cathedral Park 2020 live stream will feature Charlie Porter at 5 pm this Saturday.  Read more

The Lost Album of John Coltrane Revisited

Airs at: Wed, 07/01/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
From Marcus Miller, to John Coltrane to, Tower of Power.    Read more

Old And New Dreams

Airs at: Wed, 06/17/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
This previously aired broadcast will start with a fresh look at jazz classics to songs of freedom. Read more

The Art of Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 06/03/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
This show was previously aired.  Read more

A Home For Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 05/20/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
This previously aired show runs from tenor giant Charles Lloyd to Portland vocalist Robert Moore.   Read more

Retreat To Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 05/06/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  The World of Jazz
We'll sample the music of Houston Person & Ron Carter, Helen Sung, Gilad Hekselman, Kamasi Washington, John Coltrane and more. Read more