Jazz in the Afternoon

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Airs at: Wed, 07/17/2024 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

Bobby Torres guests with new Ensemble CD

Airs at: Wed, 10/11/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Come today for Stories, new music, OCJP recap, and guest Bobby Torres during KBOO's Fall membership Drive. Read more

New Music by Portland Musicians - and Festival Previews

Airs at: Wed, 08/30/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Portland drummer and vibist Chris Lee brings his new Quintet Music CD. Music from Ryan Meagher's new CD AftEarth follows. Darrell Grant and Billy Childs' latest will each continue, as they and Alan Jones await 2023 Montavilla Jazz Fest gigs. After the 3:30 jazz calendar, B... Read more

Latin Jazz featuring Machito and his Afro-Cubans

Airs at: Wed, 08/16/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Nick Gefroh has retired as leader of Portland's salsa band, Pa'lante, but the band lives on. We'll celebrate with the music of Machito and his disciples, Mario Bauza, Graciela, Bobby Sanabria, and Herbie Mann, to name just a few. Nick will be our guest to offer his knowle... Read more

An Afternoon of Tony Bennett

Airs at: Wed, 08/02/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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We'll play as much as we can in2 hours. We'll make our own duets, too. Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 07/19/23

Airs at: Wed, 07/19/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Kelly Joe Phelps remembered; Cathedral Park JF preview; Mike Winkle guests with new Conversation CD

Airs at: Wed, 07/05/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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...in that order. No better way to pay homage to the Waterfront Blues Festival than remembering one of our best in Kelly Joe, whom we lost May 31, 2022. Cathedral Park Jazz Fest July 14-15-16 lineup on www.jazzoregon.com We'll play a good cross-section of its artis... Read more

New Music from Gordon Lee

Airs at: Wed, 06/21/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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We'll celebrate Astrud first at 2 pm, then welcome and present Gordon and his music at 3 pm. Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 06/07/23

Airs at: Wed, 06/07/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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June Jazz Preview

Airs at: Wed, 06/07/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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From 2 to 3 pm we'll highlight and play favorites of the late KBOO jazz host and alum Bob Dietsche. From 3 to 3:30 Rebecca Kilgore will guest to preview the Jazz Society of Oregon's June 10 concert featuring Hall of Fame vocalists Nancy King, Shirley Nanette, and hersel... Read more