Jazz in the Afternoon

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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]     

 

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Jazz in the Afternoon on 06/09/21

Airs at: Wed, 06/09/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for Jazz in the Afternoon

Jazz in the Afternoon on 05/12/21

Airs at: Wed, 05/12/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for Jazz in the Afternoon

Need we say more

Airs at: Wed, 04/28/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for Jazz in the Afternoon
Chick brought us fusion, beauty, mainstream, latin, Brazilian, Flora Purim, Airto, compositions, development of other great musicians. Only a sampler of all that today... Read more

A KBOO Debut

Airs at: Wed, 04/14/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for Jazz in the Afternoon
KBOO brings it to you first, and best, and often exclusively.   That's why we've thrived for 53 years - thanks to you, our members.  Please become one or renew today at www.kboo.fm/give   We need you more than ever! Read more

April Foolin'

Airs at: Wed, 03/31/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for Jazz in the Afternoon
Baseball's opening day is April 1, but this show is on April Fool's Eve. Don't forget to have a little fun... Read more

So Rare

Airs at: Wed, 03/17/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for Jazz in the Afternoon
An unscientific and incomplete collection, but some music to celebrate St. Patrick's Day by. Apologies to those who were left out. As Dodger fans used to say, Wait'll next year.   Slainte... Read more

Another chance at Cannonball

Airs at: Wed, 03/03/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for Jazz in the Afternoon
The 3 to 4 p.m. hour will be that Julian "Cannonball" Adderley pre-empted last September by KBOO public affairs progrmming, featuring gems from the 1950s and 1960s.   The first 2 p.m. hour will feature the music of Luther Hughes' Cannonball-Coltrane Project from 2004 thru... Read more

Tribute to Nick Gefroh - "Keep Swingin'"

Airs at: Wed, 02/17/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for Jazz in the Afternoon
     For over 30 years, Nick Gefroh has brought all the best music to us KBOO listeners.  We air his well-deserved musical tribute, and dedicate the show to one of Nick's favorites, flutisi Johnny Pacheco, founder of Fania Records in 1964, who has passed away at 85.  Goog... Read more

Memorials to 4 gentlemen of jazz

Airs at: Wed, 02/03/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Reedman Jeff Clayton co-founded, with bassist brother John, and drummer Jeff, the Clayton-Hamilton Jazz Orchestra.   Pianist Stanley Cowell co-founded, with friend and trumpeter Charles Tolliver, the pioneering artist-owned and run Strata-East records, and was a major co... Read more

Inauguration Day Special

Airs at: Wed, 01/20/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for Jazz in the Afternoon
     We offer special music today in the spirit of peace, justice, and non-violence. Sincerely, your host, Bob Riddle Read more