Jazz in the Afternoon

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Airs at: Wed, 06/19/2024 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 to be Thankful For and Anson Wright

Airs at: Wed, 11/27/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
   Back from Kyoto and ready to present turkey-preparing jazz.  Hopefully the things I'm thankful for will match, or inspire, yours.   After our 3:30 jazz calendar, Anson Wright will be our guest o preview his upcoming CD release.      Happy Thanksgiving to you all. Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 11/13/19

Airs at: Wed, 11/13/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Jazz in the Afternoon on 10/30/19

Airs at: Wed, 10/30/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Miles Davis showcase

Airs at: Wed, 10/16/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Jazz Current Events follows the Jazz Calendar Read more

Oregon Coast Jazz Party preview

Airs at: Wed, 10/02/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
From 2 to 3:30 pm , Jazz In The Afternoon will do a musical preview of this coming weekend's Festival. After the 3:30 jazz calendar, we'll preview this Thursday's Portland concert, An Evening of Jazz Vocalese, starring Portlanders Rebecca Kilgore, Nancy King, and Veronica... Read more

Big Bands with Larry Nobori and Nola Bogle

Airs at: Wed, 09/18/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Thanks for supporting Jazz on KBOO Today we'll focus on big bands, with guests leader Larry Nobori and singer Nola Bogle from the Minidoka Swing Band. Read more

Big Bands for Fall Member Drive - and local musicians guest

Airs at: Wed, 09/18/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
      For 51 uninterrupted years, KBOO has supported jazz listeners with the very best jazz music, offered by experienced and tasteful hosts, and by letting you know what's happening and where to find it.      Today, we need - really NEED - you to pledge your financial s... Read more

Jazz Because It Sounds Good

Airs at: Wed, 09/04/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
I need no other excuse.  Featuring - Mulgrew Miller - All Blues - Dave Frishberg and Jim Goodwin 1997 - live at Portland Brewing - Charles Mingus solo piano - all 3 guitars preview Dan Faehnle and Dan Balmer play Grant Green this NOV       "Mulgrew Miller" by Laurie... Read more

Fall membership Drive - We're Here For You - and we Need You - Now

Airs at: Mon, 09/02/2019 at 2:00pm - Wed, 09/02/2020 at 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
     For over 30 years, Nick has brought KBOO audiences the very best in jazz, salsa, and Brazilian music, with his unique taste and delivery found only on KBOO.    Hear samples of his selections today - and we're sure you'll agree his special qualities make KBOO worthy ... Read more

Musician Memorials and Tributes - dedicated to Alyssa Schwary

Airs at: Wed, 08/21/2019 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
     We offer beloved Portland vocalist Alyssa Schwary musical condolences on the passing of her daughter Karly. Helping in this effort will be tunes of several top jazz musicians eulogizing their recently departed colleagues.   After the 3:30 jazz calendar, we'll have a... Read more