Jazz in the Afternoon

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Airs at: Wed, 01/29/2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hosted by: 
Bob Riddle, Rita Rega
Produced by: 
KBOO
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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:   bruin13@comcast.net     

 

Genre(s): 
Jazz, Arts and Culture
Streams: 
KBOO Stream 1
Program status: 
Current

An Afternoon with Art Abrams

Airs at: Wed, 02/07/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
     We'll continue to celebrate KBOO's 50th ammiversary on the air by having Art preview his Feb. 15 PDX Jazz Fest concert "West Coasting" with his Swing Machine Big Band, featuring vocalists Ernie Andrews and Barbara Morrison from Los Angeles.      We'll honor Black Hi... Read more

Gene Harris Special - KBOO's Annual

Airs at: Wed, 01/24/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
     Lots of Gene's happy piano stylings today, in his variety of venues - guarteed to make you feel good.      This is KBOO's 50th anniversary year. Please come to see KBOO's commemorative exhibit at the Oregon Historical Society.   It's a good one! While you're there,... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 01/10/18

Airs at: Wed, 01/10/2018 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Remembering Jon Hendricks, Mundell Lowe, George Avakian

Airs at: Wed, 12/27/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
     These three legends created and facilitated jazz music with style.      You'll hear what we mean today.      We'll close by tipping our musical hat to some Portland-area favorites.       With warm wishes for happy holidays, Bob Riddle Read more

Annual Christmas Jazz Special

Airs at: Wed, 12/13/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
  Lots of KBOO debut winter jazz this year: new one from Kurt Elling, Randy Porter - newly nominated with Nancy King for a grammy - and Greta Matassa and Clipper Anderson among others.    Don Lucoff stops by at 3 p.m. with details on next year's PDX Jazz Fest. Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 11/29/17

Airs at: Wed, 11/29/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Jazz in the Afternoon on 11/15/17

Airs at: Wed, 11/15/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Bill Holman's on-going 42 years of Jazz Arrangements honored 2-3:30 pm

Airs at: Wed, 11/01/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
The above-mentioned jazz veterans are still performing amongst us to get out and enjoy.   Start doing it today with us! Read more

Mark Simon and Grady Tate Remembered

Airs at: Wed, 10/18/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
   We have lost two top jazz musicians this month: Portland pianist Mark Simon and Drmmer and Vocalist Grady Tate. We'll remember them both today.      Mark was a two-time studio guest, first remembering Eddie Wied's, and Mark's own, days performing at the late Jazz Quar... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 10/04/17

Airs at: Wed, 10/04/2017 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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