The World of Jazz

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Airs at: Wed, 11/27/2024 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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Take A Spin Around The World of Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 05/08/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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New releases and old favorites are in rotation this afternoon. Read more

Mikel Paul Performs Live.

Airs at: Wed, 04/24/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Rita's guest will play live in studio today. Read more

Follow Your Heart

Airs at: Wed, 04/10/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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It's been a long haul from Melbourne to Impulse! Records and Sarah McKenzie will share her journey that started with a dream to become a professional musician. Read more

The Celebration Continues...

Airs at: Wed, 03/27/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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The first hour will cover some current releases and the second hour will be the new women of jazz.  Read more

Fresh Tracks

Airs at: Wed, 03/13/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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New releases from Dave Liebman, Vanessa Rubin, Amina Figarova, Ron Jackson, Etienne Charles, Herlin Riley, and others, will be featured.   Read more

The Festival Continues...

Airs at: Wed, 02/27/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Reed player Rob Scheps and Brazilian pianist Jovino Santos Neto will be in the studio for a chat. Read more

The World of Jazz on 02/13/19

Airs at: Wed, 02/13/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Michel Legrand Remembered

Airs at: Wed, 01/30/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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The prolific French composer-arranger who passed away last wekend will be featured. Read more

Hot Jazz for a Winter Afternoon

Airs at: Wed, 01/16/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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A Look Back at 2018

Airs at: Wed, 01/02/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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We'll run through some favorite music produced in 2018. Read more