Jazz in the Afternoon

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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

Rita Rega will be hosting Jazz in the Afternoon today.

Airs at: Wed, 08/27/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Eyewitness to Jazz: George Wein talking about the film "Jazz On A Summer's Day."

Airs at: Wed, 08/13/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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KBOO Alum Rick Mitchell Returns

Airs at: Wed, 07/30/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Rick Mitchell, KBOO music host for 14 years in the 70's and 80's as well as writer for Willamette Week and The Oregonian, and leader of the jazz/funk/blues group Le Bon, guests from 3 to 4 p.m.to promote his new book "Jazz In The New Millennium:  Alive and Well". We'll play se... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 07/23/14

Airs at: Wed, 07/23/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Charlie Haden, Paul Horn, Horace Silver - and Cathedral Park Jazz Fest Preview

Airs at: Wed, 07/16/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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We'll play memorials to 3 gentlemen of jazz recently lost. Charlie Haden will swing. Paul Horn will play "old age" (not new age). Horace Silver will treat us to his musical philosophy: "I personally do not believe in politics, hatred, or anger in my musical composition. Music... Read more

Celebrate the 4th with the hearing of the Red, White and the Blues.

Airs at: Wed, 07/02/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Jazz in the Afternoon on 06/25/14

Airs at: Wed, 06/25/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Big Bands!

Airs at: Wed, 06/18/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Stan Kenton - these big bands and plenty more are alive, well, and swinging on Jazz In The Afternoon today. Hope you'll tune in and enjoy. Your host, Bob Riddle Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 06/11/14

Airs at: Wed, 06/11/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Dedicated to the memory of Janice Scroggins

Airs at: Wed, 06/04/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Saxophonist Devin Phillips will preview his upcoming June 13 performance "Modern Revival", original works and arrangements of American spirituals.  This performance was to have featured Janice, whose celebration of life is also today. We will feature Janice Scroggins' music... Read more