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

Jazz in the Afternoon on 09/07/16

Airs at: Wed, 09/07/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Jazz In The Afternoon (Music) with Richard Basi 09/07/2016 02:00PM to 04:00PM 02:00PM-02:02PM (2:41) King Oliver's Creole Jazz Band “Just Gone” from Dipper Mouth Blues (In Chronological Order 1923) (CD, Album, Jazz) on HotJazz — April 5, 1923 02:04PM-02:07PM (3:15) Fletche... Read more

Stan Freberg, Bob and Ray featured

Airs at: Wed, 08/10/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Stan Freberg's memoir, "It Only Hurts When I Laugh" sets the tone for today's chuckles.   Bob Elliott and Ray Goulding remind us to "Write if You Get Work" and "Hang By Your Thumbs".   Don't despair - plenty of jazz will intersperse, much performed by musicians named Bo... 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

Baseball and Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 05/18/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
   We'll begin with that Tap salute, and then the rest of the show will tip our musical hat to the 2016 baseball season - with many looks back.      We'll feature Dave Frishberg's music from his un-published play, "The Catbird Seat", with Dave's recorded introductions to... 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 Resonanc... 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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Jazz in the Afternoon on 04/06/16

Airs at: Wed, 04/06/2016 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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