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 — 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…

New Music Monday

It's New Music Monday! Tune in on Lunchtime! with Arturo Gómez to hear these highlights on Monday, October 31 at noon. Ben Markley Big Band: "School Sessions Vol. 1" For…

A Celebration of Life for Cakes & Jazz founder Daryl Oliver

Dazzle at Baur’s and KUVO JAZZ present a Celebration of Life for Cakes & Jazz founder Daryl Oliver on Monday, March 28, at 6:30 pm. This musical celebration will feature…

New Music Monday — Cold As Weiss, Think Ahead, & First Things First

Listen in on Monday, February 14, at noon when host Arturo Gómez highlights music from these new recordings and more. Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio: "Cold As Weiss" Since the beginning…

New Music Monday — Christian McBride, Harold Mabern, & Melanie Charles

The new music highlights for Monday, November 29, at noon will include: Christian McBride & Inside Straight: "Live At the Village Vanguard" The amazing bassist and jazz ambassador Christian McBride…

New Music Monday—Joey DeFrancesco, Erroll Garner, & Doug MacDonald Trio

Tune in to New Music Monday on September, 13 at noon. This week's highlights will include: Joey DeFrancesco - "More Music" One of the most heralded B-3 organ players of…

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