Jazz in the Afternoon

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Hosted by: 
Bob Riddle, Rita Rega
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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

Al Jarreau remembered

Airs at: Wed, 02/22/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
     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
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
     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

GENE HARRIS ANNUAL SPECIAL

Airs at: Wed, 01/25/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
     From his group The Three Sounds in the 1950s through 70s, to his Philip Morris Big Band, to his small group discs as a leader, today's two hours will focus on the memorable piano jazz created by the dynamic Gene Harris.  Hope you'll join Ernie and I as we fill your e... Read more

PDX Jazz Festival Pre-preview - and other events

Airs at: Wed, 01/11/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
         Today we'll preview upcoming Portland-area jazz events for January and February.      From January 13 through February 5, the NW Film Center presents their "Reel Music" fim series, happily re-set in January. This year's lineup is particularly attractive, inclu... Read more

Big Bands !

Airs at: Wed, 12/28/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
     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

Christmas Jazz Special

Airs at: Wed, 12/14/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
  My ninth annual Christmas jazz show is dedicated to the late Homer Clark - who was the dean of such shows. Homer's tasteful choice of words and music graced KBOO's airwaves for over 25 years hosting his "Uncle Homer's Jazz Hole Cover". Excerpts from his shows, culled f... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 11/16/16

Airs at: Wed, 11/16/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Flurry of Local Jazz News and Happenings

Airs at: Wed, 11/02/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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
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 Ensemble... 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