Arturo Gomez

Music Director & Producer

Arturo has been part of “The Oasis in the City” since the spring of 2003. Before that, Arturo was part of Miami’s jazz station for 13 years.

Arturo was fortunate to have been raised listening to the progressive radio stations of Los Angeles, instilling in him a love and knowledge of many music styles while his parents hosted many a Cuban music dance party during his growing up years.

An award-winning Music Director, Arturo Gómez has been awarded Music Director of the Year on six occasions and has also been the recipient of the prestigious Duke Dubois Lifetime Achievement and Bobby Jackson Jazz Ambassador honors. Arturo brings an enthusiastic and passionate approach to the airwaves and to streaming audiences.

Arturo brings an enthusiastic and passionate approach to music programs, coupled with pertinent information in the traditions of classic jazz radio. Arturo proudly states, “Jazz is my favorite four-letter word and the world’s greatest art form.” Tune in to Jazz with Arturo Gómez – weekdays from Noon to 1pm.

Recent Posts

New Music Monday — Lynne Arriale Trio; Ruben Caban; and Jill McCarron

Join us at Lunchtime! with Arturo Gómez as he debuts new music from Lynn Arriale Trio, Ruben Caban, and Jill McCarron Trio on Monday, February 19 at noon. Lynne Arriale…

New Music Monday — Adam Schroeder & Mark Masters; The Clayton-Hamilton Orchestra; Zach Rich

It's New Music Monday on Lunchtime! with Arturo Gómez on Monday, February 12 at noon — you'll hear new music from Adam Schroeder & Mark Masters, The Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra,…

New Music Monday — Tom Amend; Josh Nelson; U.S. Airmen of Note

We will debut new music from Tom Amend, Josh Nelson, and The United States Air Force Band Airmen of Note on Monday, November 13 at noon on Luchtime! with Arturo…

Interview — Andy Nevala

Arturo Gómez will be chatting with Aurora’s own,  pianist Andy Nevala live on Lunchtime at the Oasis this Friday, November 10 at 12:30 pm. [audio mp3="https://www.kuvo.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/11-10-ANDY-NEVALA-ARTURO-G.mp3"][/audio] Andy was a long-time…

New Music Monday — Dave Brubeck Quartet, Michael Dease, and John & David Sneider

Tune in for New Music Monday with Arturo Gómez on Lunchtime! on Monday, October 30 when he'll debut new music from Dave Brubeck Quartet, Michael Dease, and John & David…

New Music Monday — Holiday Music Edition

New Music Monday presents its holiday music edition with these new additions to our library, tune in on Monday, December 5 at noon on Lunchtime! with Arturo Gómez! After this…

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