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Musician, composer and educator Ray Vega is the new host of Friday Night Jazz on VPR.
Friday Night Jazz
Fridays, 8-11 p.m.

Trumpeter, percussionist, composer, arranger and educator Ray Vega hosts three hours of jazz. For Ray, jazz "is a celebration of life!"

If you miss the show or just want to hear it again, you have two weeks to enjoy the show with the Replay stream!

Wondering where are the playlists for the 2 most recent weeks? Click here.

Latest Episodes
  • We begin 2013 with spirited and swinging performances by Quincy Jones, Claire Daley, Eddie Jefferson, Al Jarreau, and many more.Hour One-Dave Brubeck-…
  • We bid 2012 adieu with memorable recordings by Mc Coy Tyner, Cleo Laine,Don Byron,Earth,Wind And Fire and others.Hour One-Harry Connick Jr.- Lofty's Roach…
  • Treat your ears to an aural stocking stuffed with Holiday-related music by Tony Bennett-John Coltrane, Bob Dorough and Miles Davis - as well as bon bons…
  • Whether tree trimming, fretting over what to buy Uncle Fred this year, or slowing down after a typically busy week, welcome the weekend with music from…
  • Groove along to jazz hits by Ramsey Lewis, Cannonball Adderley, Lee Morgan and others in the first hour, as well as equally entrancing work by Marian Mc…
  • Hour OneMiles Davis- Amandla- CatembeMiles Davis-Seven Steps To Heaven- Seven Steps To HeavenJohn Coltrane-Don Cherry- The Complete Atlantic Recordings-…
  • Extend (or begin recovering from) your Thanksgiving with music by June Christy, Branford Marsalis, Stephane Grappelli and others.Hour OneDuke Ellington-…
  • Stave off the late autumn chill with music from Charles Mingus, Sheila Jordan and more.-Giacomo Gates- The Revolution Will Be Jazz- Show Bizness-Al…
  • -Joey De Francesco-Never Can Say Goodbye-The Music Of Michael Jackson- Thriller-Steve Cropper- With A Little Help From My Friends- Funky Broadway-Cold…
  • We welcome November with selections by Joe Lovano, Ornette Coleman, Carla Bley, Count Basie,Paul Mc Cartney, The Vermont Jazz Ensemble, and many…