Jazz in the Afternoon

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Airs at: Wed, 06/05/2024 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

Goodbye to Kevin Calabro - Hello to Brubeck 100th Celebration

Airs at: Wed, 07/22/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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Johnny Mandel was known for composing classic ballads - like 'Emily' and 'Shadow Of Your Smile' - but he could swing! We'll play from his 1958 film jazz soundtrack to 'I Want To Live!', featuring Gerry Mulligan, before Miles Davis' goodbye to now ex-Blazer broadcaster... Read more

Local Jazz Luminaries Shine with New Releases - and some old

Airs at: Wed, 07/08/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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A veritable who's who of world class Portland area musicians strut their stuff today, including an overdue Dan Faehnle classic CD, and Dave Frishberg, Anita O'Day, and Nancy King "singing the unsung" behind the trio.. We'll name them all; you won't need a scorecard. ... Read more

Ez Weiss' landmark big band work We Limit Not The Truth of God

Airs at: Wed, 06/24/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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We offer this one-of-a kind broadcast at this opportune time for social justice - both featuring Ez Weiss' suite - not a religious work - an effective musical attempt to bring us together. Lee Konitz fans will find this KBOO interview among the best ever of this 75... Read more

Juneteenth Weekend Father's Day 'Jazz In The Afternoon' Special

Airs at: Sun, 06/21/2020 at 7:00pm - 9:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

This is my contribution to a call for Juneteenth programming. Happily, we have had an outstanding response from our wonderfully unique and thoughtful group here at KBOO. The result has been a truly memorable Juneteenth weekend. My compliments and gratitude to you all. Read more

Ezra Weiss' We Limit Not The Truth of God - and 2015 KBOO Interview with Lee Konitz

Airs at: Wed, 06/10/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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Porttland's own Ez Weiss impactful big band suite brings today's justice - and injustice - to the forefront. To start the show we'll re-broadcast the 2015 then-live KBOO interview with altoist Lee Konitz to help memorialize his 75-year career. Nick Gefroh moderates... Read more

Lee Konitz memorial tribute - part 1

Airs at: Wed, 05/27/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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We lost saxophonist Lee Konitz on April 15 after an active career that spanned 75 years - from 1944 through 2019. Today, in this first of three parts, aired just after the 2 p.m. news headlines, we'll hear Lee from his very beginnings. In 2 weeks, part ... Read more

Reflection and Local Musician Showcase Part II

Airs at: Wed, 05/13/2020 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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The best excuse for some good jazz music is no excuse. Just assume whatever position feels the best and enjoy. During the second hour, we'll be your jazz club since they've had to stop the music for now. The next scheduled Jazz In The Afternoon, May 27,... Read more