Jazz in the Afternoon

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Airs at: Wed, 05/08/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Hosted by:

Bob Riddle, Rita Rega

Produced by:

KBOO

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Every other Wednesday, 2:00pm to 4:00pm

Mainstream Jazz from the historic to the present

Bob Riddle is continuing the 25-year KBOO tradition established by the late Jim Andrews, in Jim's spirit: the very best in jazz music, from the historical to the present.

A jazz artist or musical theme is showcased from 2 to 3 p.m. Our wealth of Portland-area-resident musicians is our focus from 3 to 4 p.m with "Jazz Current Events" Jazz Calendar.

Pacific Northwest jazz artists are encouraged to send their recordings to Bob for airplay. Contact: bruin13@comcast.net

Genre(s):

Jazz, Arts and Culture

Streams:

KBOO Stream 1

Program status:

Current

Jazz in the Afternoon on 11/16/16

Airs at: Wed, 11/16/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Flurry of Local Jazz News and Happenings

Airs at: Wed, 11/02/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Besides the much-anticipated visit from drummer and vibraphonist Chuck Redd and bassist Ed Bennett, and their music, an avalanche of jazz-related "breaking" news has just hit the desk. Musical details will be presented from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Your host, Bob Riddle Read more

The Underheard Charles Mingus

Airs at: Wed, 10/19/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Mingus' piano solos, historic performances with Bud Powell and Duke Ellington, large work "Black Saint and The Sinner Lady", and tribute by Joni Mitchell are among our offerengs today. After the jazz calendar, the Executive Director of the Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble... Read more

Concerts, Festivals, and Remembrances

Airs at: Wed, 10/05/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Plenty of top notch music to cover from all 3 show subjects - big band (with a reprise of our Jazz Cruise by Train, piano legend, and a fond look back at last weekend's annual Newport (OR) bash. Hope you'll tune in and enjoy. Your host, Bob Riddle Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 09/07/16

Airs at: Wed, 09/07/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Jazz In The Afternoon (Music) with Richard Basi 09/07/2016 02:00PM to 04:00PM 02:00PM-02:02PM (2:41) King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band “Just Gone” from Dipper Mouth Blues (In Chronological Order 1923) (CD, Album, Jazz) on HotJazz — April 5, 1923 02:04PM-02:07PM (3:15) Fletche... Read more

Stan Freberg, Bob and Ray featured

Airs at: Wed, 08/10/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Stan Freberg's memoir, "It Only Hurts When I Laugh" sets the tone for today's chuckles. Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding remind us to "Write if You Get Work" and "Hang By Your Thumbs". Don't despair - plenty of jazz will intersperse, much performed by musicians named Bo... Read more

Jazz Festival Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 07/13/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Summer's here - time for outdoor jazz festivals! Portland's 2016 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival takes place FRI/SAT/SUN July 15-17 under the St. Johns bridge - still free after 36 years. The Jazz Society of Oregon has taken over festival production and is keeping it a... Read more

'Jazz Noir" and The Jazz Guitar"

Airs at: Wed, 06/29/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Two inspirations conspired to shape today's show: Flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny's new CD "Jazz Noir" - and Guitarist Dan Faehnle's return performance at Jimmy Mak's. We'll get dark, and mix and match the two themes. After the Jazz Society of Oregon's jazz calendar ... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 06/15/16

Airs at: Wed, 06/15/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Give The Drummer Some

Airs at: Wed, 06/01/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Tune in for a rare radio appearance by Todd Strait, one of the top echelon drummerrs in jazz, and a Portland Resident - for now. From 2 to 3 p.m., Todd will bring some of his favorite music, and discuss his future plans and gigs. We will feature other drummer-influ... Read more

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