The World of Jazz

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Airs at: Wed, 02/18/2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

A journey through classic and contemporary recordings, The World of Jazz traces the living conversation of the music, connecting legends, local Portland artists, and genre-crossing voices to show how jazz continually renews itself across time and place.

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

The President of the Tenor Saxophone

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

Produced for: The World of Jazz

The World of Jazz on 10/26/16

Airs at: Wed, 10/26/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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Erroll Garner Master Sessions

Airs at: Wed, 10/12/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

The Soul of Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 09/14/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

Remembering Two Giants

Airs at: Wed, 08/31/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: The World of Jazz

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