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

Blues Meets Jazz - with Rhythm added - and takes over

Airs at: Wed, 07/01/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
In our annual tip of the hat to our Waterfront Blues Festival, when blues wins us all over for 4 days this weekend, jazz meets blues - and rhythm and blues - head on. We're getting the 45s out! Bassist Ed Bennett will close the show after the 3:30 jazz calendar to tip the sca... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 06/24/15

Airs at: Wed, 06/24/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Eddie Palmieri Concert Preview

Airs at: Wed, 06/17/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Salsero, pianist, composer, bandleader, and 10-time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri's music will be presented, with special guests Marcia Hocker, who will emcee Eddie's upcoming PDX Jazz concert August 8, and KBOO's own salsa and jazz host Nick Gefroh. We'll close with a mini-me... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 06/10/15

Airs at: Wed, 06/10/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Past Gems and Coming Attractions

Airs at: Wed, 06/03/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Jazz continues Live and Well in Portland. We'll preview what's to come this summer (festivals, club, and public events) and touch on top past memories with a few new, and old, releases. Always the best in jazz, and always in the spirit of Jim Andrews. Jazz calendar at 3:30 ... Read more

The sacred music of Duke Ellington in performance this weekend.

Airs at: Wed, 05/20/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Jazz in the Afternoon on 05/13/15

Airs at: Wed, 05/13/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Grassroots Jazz:Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble Douglas Detrick will be in to catch us up

Airs at: Wed, 05/06/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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New York Jazz - Late 50's to early 60's

Airs at: Wed, 04/22/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Your host lived in New York through August 1960 and heard many of the musicians that you'll hear featured today live.  Although the term "post bop" had yet to be coined, the music was moving, melodic, inspiring, and accessible - for many of us the best of jazz times. One or m... Read more

Top Vocals Present and Past - we celebrate Billie Holiday's 100th birthday

Airs at: Wed, 04/08/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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For those of us who enjoy good jazz mixed with dry wit, Dave Tull is not to be missed.  He sings while playing drums, - both very well - a unique combination. Dave, from L.A., will guest today, along with nationally-renowned, and Portland's own, vocalist Rebecca Kilgore. Dav... Read more