Bob Riddle

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Authored by: 
Bob Riddle
Produced for (Program name): 
Jazz in the Afternoon

Host of Jazz in the Afternoon - alternate Wednesdays from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Genre(s): 
Jazz
Related show host(s): 
Rita Rega
Related program(s): 
Jazz in the Afternoon
Stream: 
KBOO Stream 1
Name: 
Bob Riddle

The Underheard Charles Mingus

Airs at: Wed, 10/19/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Mingus' piano solos, historic performances with Bud Powell and Duke Ellington, large work "Black Saint and The Sinner Lady", and tribute by Joni Mitchell are among our offerengs today. After the jazz calendar, the Executive Director of the Portland Jazz Composers Ensembl... Read more

Concerts, Festivals, and Remembrances

Airs at: Wed, 10/05/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
   Plenty of top notch music to cover from all 3 show subjects - big band (with a reprise of our Jazz Cruise by Train, piano legend, and a fond look back at last weekend's annual Newport (OR) bash.      Hope you'll tune in and enjoy.   Your host, Bob Riddle Read more

Louis Armstrong Celebration and Brazilian Jazz Concert Previews

Airs at: Wed, 08/24/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Louis Armstrong's musical spirit comes to Portland's Holladay Park this Saturday. Richard Basi and Satchmo's music will get you in the mood.   We'll also pay tribute to Rio De Janeiro's hosting a memorable Olympic Games, with guests Nancy Curtin and Shira previewing an e... Read more

Big Bands!

Airs at: Wed, 07/27/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
   The Aurora Colony Vineyards Jazz Festival will take place Sunday, August 14.    Performers include The Art Abrams Swing Machine and The Kurt Deutscher Jazztet.    Art and Kurt will be our guests to preview the Festival.    The rest of the show will feature Big Bands, ... Read more

Jazz Festival Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 07/13/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Summer's here - time for outdoor jazz festivals!   Portland's 2016 Cathedral Park Jazz Festival takes place FRI/SAT/SUN July 15-17 under the St. Johns bridge - still free after 36 years.   The Jazz Society of Oregon has taken over festival production and is keeping it a... Read more

'Jazz Noir" and The Jazz Guitar"

Airs at: Wed, 06/29/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Two inspirations conspired to shape today's show:   Flugelhornist Dmitri Matheny's new CD "Jazz Noir" - and Guitarist Dan Faehnle's return performance at Jimmy Mak's.   We'll get dark, and mix and match the two themes.   After the Jazz Society of Oregon's jazz calendar ... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 06/15/16

Airs at: Wed, 06/15/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Give The Drummer Some

Airs at: Wed, 06/01/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Tune in for a rare radio appearance by Todd Strait, one of the top echelon drummerrs in jazz, and a Portland Resident - for now.   From 2 to 3 p.m., Todd will bring some of his favorite music, and discuss his future plans and gigs.   We will feature other drummer-influ... Read more

Miles to Ellington/Irsaels to Marilyn Keller To Chet

Airs at: Wed, 05/04/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Two Sacred Music Concerts, organized and presented by Jessica Israels, will be musically previewed.  Three guests will expertly do this: from 2:30 to 3 p.m. - Jessica Israels - singer, educator, and conductor - and Katherine FitzGibbon, director of the choral group Resona... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 04/20/16

Airs at: Wed, 04/20/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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