Bob Riddle

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Bob Riddle

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Jazz in the Afternoon

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

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Jazz

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KBOO Stream 1

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Bob Riddle

Pianist Gerald Clayton, Trumpeter Dick Titterington guest

Airs at: Wed, 05/03/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Two great upcoming jazz performances this week will be previewed by their creators live in our studio: Dick at 2:30 for his 6-piece 3-Trumpet Band's Thursday gig; and Gerald at 3:30 for his touring trio's performance Wednesday. We'll also reflect on last Sunday's... Read more

Guitar, Big Band Jazz, Ella tribute Happenings highlighted

Airs at: Wed, 04/19/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Happily, jazz in its many forms is alive and well in Portland. On "Jazz In The Afternoon" this WED 4/19, guitarist Alfredo Muro will be our guest at 2 p.m. to highlight his two concerts in Portland this week, April 21 and 22. At 3 p.m., pianist/composer/big ban... Read more

Mike Wofford and Holly Hofmann featured

Airs at: Wed, 03/22/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Pianist Mike and flutist Holly - who books the talent for October's Oregon Coast Jazz Party at Newport - visited Portland this January when only those of us with sled dogs could attend. If you missed it, here's your chance. We'll play the 4 CDs they left behind - to... Read more

Al Jarreau remembered

Airs at: Wed, 02/22/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Al Jarreau lit up the jazz scene nationally for over 50 years before we lost him to heart trouble on February 12. From 2 to 3 p.m., we'll feature his 1965 performance with George Duke, primitively recorded at San Francisco's Half Note jazz club - before either ... Read more

PDX Jazz Fest and Celebrating 100 Years of Recorded Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 02/08/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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The PDX Jazz Festival has made February brighter in Portland for many years, brightenng our gray skies with jazz luminaries from Gerald Wilson and Barry Harris to Gergory Porter and Cecile McLorin Salvant. Festival Artistic Director Don Lucoff will tell us of ... Read more

Big Bands !

Airs at: Wed, 12/28/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Bud Wright - Oregonian, jazz fan and dancer extraordinaire - loved the Big Bands, and especially Les Brown, and Portland's own Art Abrams Swing Machine. Chris Nielsen hosted NPR jazz shows "Sentimental Journey", "One Night Stand", and "Make Believe Ballroom". ... Read more

Three Memorials, Fado, and a Membership Drive

Airs at: Wed, 11/30/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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November has been a tough month in so many ways. Help us remember two of KBOO's very finest ever - the first two - and one of the world's truly unique musicians with a thankful and generous contribution to KBOO Community Radio now, at holiday time. "Jazz Hole... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 11/16/16

Airs at: Wed, 11/16/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Flurry of Local Jazz News and Happenings

Airs at: Wed, 11/02/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Besides the much-anticipated visit from drummer and vibraphonist Chuck Redd and bassist Ed Bennett, and their music, an avalanche of jazz-related "breaking" news has just hit the desk. Musical details will be presented from 2 to 4 p.m. Wednesday. Your host, Bob Riddle Read more

The Underheard Charles Mingus

Airs at: Wed, 10/19/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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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 Ensemble... Read more