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 08/01/12

Airs at: Wed, 08/01/2012 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Jazz in the Afternoon on 07/18/12

Airs at: Wed, 07/18/2012 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Al Cohn to John Coltrane today with Dave Frishberg, Ben Wolfe, and Ron Steen thrown in. Portland music summer events past (Blues Fest), ongoing (Concerts in the Parks), and yet to come (Cathedral Park and Port Townsend). We'll bring you up to date with musicians to remember... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 06/20/12

Airs at: Wed, 06/20/2012 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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We are privileged to have two of the world's finest and most revered bassists, David Friesen and Glen Moore, living right here in southeast Portland. We will be honored to celebrate both of their careers - each spanning 50 years (!) - here on air Wednesday, June 20, from 2:30 ... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 06/06/12

Airs at: Wed, 06/06/2012 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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This afternoon Rita will be spinning the new music of tenor saxist Dave Liebman in colaboration with vocalist Nancy Reed, British jazz rockers Get The Blessing and Cuban flutist Maraca. We'll also hear the last recording of Miles Davis. Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 05/23/12

Airs at: Wed, 05/23/2012 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Today Rita will be talking to visiting trumpeter and vocalist Bria Skonberg who hails from British Columbia but lives and works in New York City. Bria "brings the venerable tradition of Louis Armstrong into the 21st Century." Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 05/09/12

Airs at: Wed, 05/09/2012 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Nancy King will be my in-studio guest for Jazz In The Afternoon's Spring Membership Drive Special on Wednesday, May 9. Nancy's incomparable music - from the last 40 years of her storied career - and incomparable stories from her entire music-filled and non-boring life will, o... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 04/25/12

Airs at: Wed, 04/25/2012 at 2:00pm

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Jazz in the Afternoon on 04/11/12

Airs at: Wed, 04/11/2012 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Rita will be back this afternooon spinning her favorites. Portland pianist Mark Simon will be her guest. Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 03/28/12

Airs at: Wed, 03/28/2012 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Big band trombonist Sonny Russo will be in the studio to chat about his career as a sideman to Artie Shaw, Buddy Rich, Tommy Dorsey, etc. Bob and Rita will co-host. Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 03/14/12

Airs at: Wed, 03/14/2012 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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