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 in the Afternoon on 11/15/17

Airs at: Wed, 11/15/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Bill Holman's on-going 42 years of Jazz Arrangements honored 2-3:30 pm

Airs at: Wed, 11/01/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
The above-mentioned jazz veterans are still performing amongst us to get out and enjoy.   Start doing it today with us! Read more

Mark Simon and Grady Tate Remembered

Airs at: Wed, 10/18/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
   We have lost two top jazz musicians this month: Portland pianist Mark Simon and Drmmer and Vocalist Grady Tate. We'll remember them both today.      Mark was a two-time studio guest, first remembering Eddie Wied's, and Mark's own, days performing at the late Jazz Quar... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 10/04/17

Airs at: Wed, 10/04/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Rediscovered Ellington

Airs at: Wed, 09/20/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
  "Most of these have never been heard before, some recorded only once' - pianist Garry Dial.   Saxophonist Dick Oatts and arranger/conductor Rich DeRosa of the WDR big band of Germany have joined Garry is choosing 9 such tunes which have been arranged in their style.  ... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 09/06/17

Airs at: Wed, 09/06/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Steve Christofferson and Heather Keizur guest with new CD

Airs at: Wed, 08/23/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
     Pianist Steve and vocalist Heather are releasing their new CD "Moon River" during August.      Party details will be announced on air today between 3:30 and 4 pm during their visit.      Plenty of good jazz with topical themes throughout   Read more

Paul Desmond showcase

Airs at: Wed, 08/09/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
  Paul Desmond said he wanted his alto sax to sound like a dry martini. We'll go back to his beginnings with recordings from the mid-1940s to one of his last in 1974.   After the 3:30 pm jazz calendar, our guitar and bassist guests will get us ready for the upcoming Mont... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 07/26/17

Airs at: Wed, 07/26/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Rick Greene, Thara Memory Remembered on eve of Cathedral Park Jazz Festival

Airs at: Wed, 07/12/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
     We have recently lost two notable Portland jazz performers and educators: saxophonist Rick Greene, and trumpeter Thara Memory. We'll hear today some of the memorable music they have left us.        The 37th annual Cathedral Park Jazz Festival is this weekend - July... Read more