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

Jazz in the Afternoon on 12/25/13

Airs at: Wed, 12/25/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Celebrate Christmas, Winter, Jim Hall, and Chico Hamilton

Airs at: Wed, 12/18/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Joyous, melodic, classic performances for Thanksgiving

Airs at: Wed, 11/27/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Special Guest Nancy King - her music and stories

Airs at: Wed, 10/09/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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

Jazz in the Afternoon on 09/25/13

Airs at: Wed, 09/25/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Jazz in the Afternoon on 09/11/13

Airs at: Wed, 09/11/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Saxophonists are featured today:   Warren Rand from 2 to 3 pm; Kerry Strayer memorial from 3 to 3:30 pm;and David Valdez (and also trumpeter Dick Titterington) from 3:30 to 4 .Bob Riddle hosts.   Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 08/28/13

Airs at: Wed, 08/28/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
We'll remember Cedar Walton (including with Art Blakey)and Marian McPartland (with Bill Evans)on this week's Jazz In The Afternoon.Bob Riddle hosts Read more