The World of Jazz

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Airs at: Wed, 05/28/2025 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

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

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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KBOO

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

Have A Jazzy Holiday

Airs at: Wed, 12/19/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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KBOO

Lets celebrate the season with holiday jazz. Read more

Rick Mitchell subbing today

Airs at: Wed, 12/05/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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The World of Jazz on 11/21/18

Airs at: Wed, 11/21/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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Politics, Protest and Love

Airs at: Wed, 11/07/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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Topical music for the day after. Read more

No Tricks, Just Treats.

Airs at: Wed, 10/24/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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We'll also taste a few new releases from Ruben Blades with the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, the Yellowjackets with Luciana Souza and Chucho Valdes. Read more