Jazz in the Afternoon

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Airs at: Wed, 12/04/2024 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

Jimmy Smith, Ernie Andrews R.I.P., Mel Brown, Darrell Grant

Airs at: Wed, 03/02/2022 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Dick Bogle passed in late FEB 2022. His faves were organ players and Black male vocalists. We'll feature both, and focus on Ernie Andrews who just passed at 94. After the jazz calendar, we'll salute Mel Brown, the Grand Marshal of Portland's Mardi Gras Parade on March 1, ... Read more

Benny Carter's 9-Decade Career:1920s through 2001

Airs at: Wed, 02/16/2022 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
We'll hear Benny playing alto, tenor, trumpet, and piano leading his orchestra and combos from the 1930s, 1940s,1950s, 1960s, 1970s, and 2000s. We'll also hear others performing his many compositions and arrangements and sharing facts from his life, 1907-2003. Read more

Pannonica

Airs at: Wed, 02/02/2022 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Fans of any of these will get their jazz fix today Read more

Annual Gene Harris Special

Airs at: Wed, 01/19/2022 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
The significant contributions to jazz music created by Darrell, Gene, and Marilyn, and connections therefrom, will be presented for your enjoyment this Wednesday.   Read more

Barry Harris remembered and West Side Story celebrated

Airs at: Wed, 01/05/2022 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Music by the late Barry Harris today, followed by jazz scores of the Leonard Bernstein/Stephen Sondheil play, and newly released Steven Spielberg movie West Side Story as well. Read more

Christmas Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 12/22/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Robert Hicks has released Wassail Suite Beat, a downloadable single, featuring Paul Mazzio, Stan Bock, David Evans, Willie Matheis, Mike Horsfall, Billy Hagen, Tim Gilson, and himself, co-produced with Bobby Torres. Bill Mays is calling his treat Happy Holidays - an online... Read more

Winter Membership Drive

Airs at: Wed, 12/08/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
KBOO's historical storehouse of special, unique programming is here today to remember Dave by.  Yes, he preferred to be a sideman.  Vocal requests at the end. We'll also slip in a West Side Story tune just before Steven Spielberg's new movie release December 10. Read more

Dave Frishberg memorial tribute

Airs at: Wed, 11/24/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Dave was a unique individual, a wry commenter on American social mores, and an engaging and unforgettable man. Today we will start with a program dedicated to him, his wife, and his legion of fans.  The tribute will continue with a set of his music for each Jazz In The Aft... Read more

Portland Jazz Music Scene

Airs at: Wed, 11/10/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
...stop press... ...but first, tune in Marcia Hocker on her return to the Jazz Lives live airways from noon to 2 today.. Her voice, soul, and great taste have been missed.   Read more

Memorial to Ray Rom and David Kennedy/music by Art Abrams Swing Machine and Dave Frishberg

Airs at: Wed, 10/27/2021 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Plenty of Jazz gems...live in-studio Read more