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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Jazz Is Live and Well in Portland

Airs at: Wed, 04/20/2022 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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KBOO continues with its Jazz Appreciation Month festivities with live performances from vocalist Anandi and guitarist Jack Radsliff. The 1905 club owner Aaron Barnes will drop by for a chat. Read more

Live in the Studio: Anandi and Jack Radsliff

Airs at: Wed, 04/20/2022 at 12:00pm - 4:00pm
  For Jazz Appreciation Month on Wednesday, April 20, Nick Gefroh’s “Jazz Lives!” and Rita Rega’s “The World of Jazz” will combine forces to present two sets of live music.  We’ll start at 12:30 with vocalist Anandi accompanied by internationally acclaimed guitarist John S... Read more

New Ladies of Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 03/23/2022 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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The entire first hour will be devoted to the new ladies of jazz. Read more

The World of Jazz on 03/09/22

Airs at: Wed, 03/09/2022 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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The World of Jazz on 02/23/22

Airs at: Wed, 02/23/2022 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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The World of Jazz on 02/09/22

Airs at: Wed, 02/09/2022 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Festival Season

Airs at: Wed, 01/26/2022 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Rita will have Grammy winning vocalist Kurt Elling on the air with her this week.  Read more

The World of Jazz on 01/12/22

Airs at: Wed, 01/12/2022 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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On Vacation

Airs at: Wed, 12/29/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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This show aired at a prevoius date. Read more

Have A Jazzy Christmas!

Airs at: Wed, 12/15/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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A little jazz to spark the holiday spirit. Read more