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Airs at: Wed, 04/10/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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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     

 

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Jazz in the Afternoon on 01/22/14

Airs at: Wed, 01/22/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Steve Allen Special

Airs at: Wed, 01/15/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Steve Allen: arguably the most versatile entertainer ever - comedian, musician, composer, author, pioneer TV host and star, and crusader for many causes. But, what was his connection to jazz? Bob Dietsche and Kirby Allen will help illustrate, and appreciate, all of these whe... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 01/08/14

Airs at: Wed, 01/08/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Jazz in the Afternoon on 12/25/13

Airs at: Wed, 12/25/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Celebrate Christmas, Winter, Jim Hall, and Chico Hamilton

Airs at: Wed, 12/18/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Winter, holiday, and comedy tunes will be mixed with a tribute today to two recently-passed gentlemen of jazz, Jim Hall and Chico Hamilton - all in the spirit of Jim Andrews. Looking ahead to our New Year's Day 2014 show: "The Art of the Ballad". Hope you'll tune in and enj... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 12/11/13

Airs at: Wed, 12/11/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Joyous, melodic, classic performances for Thanksgiving

Airs at: Wed, 11/27/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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We'll celebrate Thanksgiving with jazz today. December 18 will air our Christmas Jazz special. January 1 : The Art of the Ballad. David Lifton hosts "A Jazz World" December 4, 11, and 25. with regards, your host, Bob Riddle Read more

Jazz from the Broadway stage.

Airs at: Wed, 11/06/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Join Rita Rega this afternoon when she will have song and dance man Seth Hampton as her guest chatting about what it's like to be in a Broadway musical. Read more

A Snapshot of Portland Jazz history through the eyes of pianist/composer Gordon Lee.

Airs at: Wed, 10/23/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Special Guest Nancy King - her music and stories

Airs at: Wed, 10/09/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Another special two hours with Nancy King will take place Wednesday on KBOO from 2 to 4 p.m. If you've heard our previous shows together, you know there is never enough time to hear her sublime music, and hear her matchless stories, told with her special verve and joy. Steve... Read more