Jazz in the Afternoon

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Airs at: Wed, 04/24/2024 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

Tribute to Nick Gefroh - "Keep Swingin'"

Airs at: Wed, 02/17/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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For over 30 years, Nick Gefroh has brought all the best music to us KBOO listeners. We air his well-deserved musical tribute, and dedicate the show to one of Nick's favorites, flutisi Johnny Pacheco, founder of Fania Records in 1964, who has passed away at 85. Goog... Read more

Memorials to 4 gentlemen of jazz

Airs at: Wed, 02/03/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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Reedman Jeff Clayton co-founded, with bassist brother John, and drummer Jeff, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra. Pianist Stanley Cowell co-founded, with friend and trumpeter Charles Tolliver, the pioneering artist-owned and run Strata-East records, and was a major co... Read more

Inauguration Day Special

Airs at: Wed, 01/20/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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We offer special music today in the spirit of peace, justice, and non-violence. Sincerely, your host, Bob Riddle Read more

Annual Gene Harris Special - Ernie Drapela co-hosts

Airs at: Wed, 01/06/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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Gene Harris's music will get just about anyone in a good mood. Like soul? Blues? R&B? Gene's jazz will give us all of that - and joy. The Three Sounds, for the first 9 years, were Andy Simpkins-bass; Bill Dowdy - drums; and Gene on piano. Read more

Christmas Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 12/23/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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Your olde - and some new - Christmas favorites of all flavors, local and worldwide. For playlist: www.kboo.fm/jazzintheafternoon Read more

One Hour Only

Airs at: Wed, 12/09/2020 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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Jazz In The Afternoon happy hour this WED from 2 to 3 p.m. Cannonball Adderley and his most swinging combos will git it in your soul right up to the homelessness marathon at 3. The 3 to 4 p.m. hour will come your way on groundhog day... Read more

Yep - it's me

Airs at: Wed, 11/25/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Under the weather today - but the show doth go on with Dexter Gordon and cohorts here to help, sans announcing today. Plan back 9 DEC with Cannonball! Happy Thanksgiving to you all from Bob Riddle. Read more