Jazz in the Afternoon

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Coming Soon

James Moody at 100, Tom Wakeling new CD, Women in Jazz
Hosted by: 
Bob Riddle
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:   [email protected]     

 

Genre(s): 
Jazz, Arts and Culture
Streams: 
KBOO Stream 1
Program status: 
Current

National Women's History Month honors James Moody, too

Airs at: Wed, 03/26/2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
James Moody would have been 100 today. Happily he left us lots of fine and memorable sounds. Portland bassist and educator Tom Wakeling has produced an excellent new CD. We'll hear it, and Tom will be with us live to discuss. We'll continue to honor women in jazz during ... Read more

National Women's History Month - All Thrills/No Frills

Airs at: Wed, 03/12/2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
We'll even squeeze some other women jazz luminaries in until our two hours runs out today.   Next show 26 MAR we'll do justice to our world class local jazz gals, and have Tom Wakeling on, too. Read more

Jazz In The Afternoon

Airs at: Wed, 02/26/2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Brand new book edited by Jerry Jazz Musician editor Joe Maita with musical inspirations.  Also friendly KKUL-AM tenor rivalry Ben Webster vs. Coleman Hawkins. Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 02/12/25

Airs at: Wed, 02/12/2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Jazz in the Afternoon on 01/29/25

Airs at: Wed, 01/29/2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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KBOO Debut Jazz at Beginning and End

Airs at: Wed, 01/15/2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Bill Mays, Steve Spiegl LA Big band, Tom Wakeling music new to KBOO at start. Those we've lost at end, including Angela Bofill, Roy Haynes, Benny Golson, and J. J. Johnson's centennial, around Chico (Arturo Sr. and Jr.) O'Farrill's Latin Big Bands. Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 01/01/25

Airs at: Wed, 01/01/2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Jazz In The Afternoon Annual Christmas Special

Airs at: Wed, 12/18/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Cartoonist Sandra Boynton's take on Christmas Music: "It's glorious! So many classics - all different kinds!" We agree, with Duke Ellington's modifier: "There's just 2 kinds of music: Good music... Bad music."  We hope you'll agree we concentrate on the former - and we'l... Read more

Jazz With 'Tude

Airs at: Wed, 12/04/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Jazz to make you smile - a collection for the ears over the years - a KBOO special from Carmen to Waits... and many more in between. Please renew, or become a member today to keep the music going! Read more

Quincy Jones Memorial

Airs at: Wed, 11/20/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
No matter what your musical taste, Quincy had you covered. In Part I today we'll cover his jazz. In Part II, planned for New Year's Day, we'll attempt to cover the rest. Read more