Toast of the Nation

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Toast of the Nation 2025

Simon Rentner

Ring in the new year with celebratory sounds from around the world.

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Celebrate 2024 with Toast of the Nation

Sarah Geledi

Ring in the New Year with electric live performances by Hiromi, Red Baraat, Jonathan Scales Fourchestra and Lizz Wright.

WRTI Spotlight

Jingle all the way with our holiday jazz programming on WRTI

Join WRTI Jazz for the sweet swing of yuletide carols and annual specials to lift your spirits, keep you company, and enhance your holiday. Merry Christmas and Happy 2024 from all of your friends at WRTI.

The Jazz Gallery All-Stars perform live from the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C..

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Toast Of The Nation 2021

Suraya Mohamed

Say goodbye to 2020 and hello to 2021 with live music from some of the best jazz groups performing today, featuring the Catherine Russell Trio, Pink Martini, KOKOROKO and The Jazz Gallery All-Stars.