After Hours

After Hours: Funk & Jazz Sessions with Roger County

By Roger County

Published January 28, 2026 at 6:07 PM HST

From humble beginnings in the red light district of New Orleans to worldwide legitimacy in renowned concert halls and venues, to a controversial fusion with funk, jazz has stood the test of time. Join us on After Hours: Jazz & Funk Sessions every Wednesday evening on HPR-1, 10 to midnight, to explore the current state of jazz, nu-jazz and funk on the global stage. Hosted by Roger County.

After Hours

Roger County

Roger County came to Hawai‘i in 1977 for summer vacation. Two months after his arrival, he started working at a small alternative elementary school called Hale Mohala, which, unbeknownst to him, kicked off his 40+ year career as an Early Childhood Educator—31 of those years were spent at The Early School in Mo‘ili‘ili. In 2008, Roger was accepted as a community member into the fold of the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa's college radio station, KTUH. Today, you can also hear him Wednesday nights on HPR’s Bridging the Gap.

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