Jazz in the Afternoon

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Airs at: Wed, 05/08/2024 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 01/19/11

Airs at: Wed, 01/19/2011 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Jazz In The Afternoon, from 2 to 3 p.m., Wed. Jan. 19, will present the music of singer, songwriter, playwright, TV Host, and Chicago political candidate Oscar Brown, Jr. (1926-2005). Among his notable accomplishments was his collaboration with Max Roach and Abbey Lincoln o... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 12/22/10

Airs at: Wed, 12/22/2010 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Christmas Blues today - WED 12/22 - from 2 to 4 pm on Jazz In The Afternoon. Blues hand-picked by John Fletcher, originator of the Blues Palace in 1985. Jazz will include Maynard, and a rare Monk Christmas tune. Hope you'll listen and enjoy. Merry Christmas! from Bob R... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 11/10/10

Airs at: Wed, 11/10/2010 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

We'll explore, musically, pianist and composer Don Alberts' new book, "Diary of the Underdogs - Jazz in San Francisco in the 1960's" Then, after 3 p.m., pianist-composer-melodica player Steve Christofferson will be our guest with his music and stories. After the JSO Jazz Cale... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 10/27/10

Airs at: Wed, 10/27/2010 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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At 2:00 today, Jazz In The Afternoon goes into KBOO's rich jazz history to present a musical interview of alto saxophonist Bud Shank, from 1985's "Jazzport" with host Bob Dietsche. Hope you can join me. With regards, Bob Riddle Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 10/13/10

Airs at: Wed, 10/13/2010 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Jazz in the Afternoon on 08/25/10

Airs at: Wed, 08/25/2010 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Jazz In The Afternoon will be heard 2 weeks straight as Dave Lifton is taking some time off. Today (WED 8/25) will feature a look back at Abbey Lincoln; tune Origins and Inspirations (once known as Cool (KKUL) Double Plays, and will include some R&B classics), and a musical ... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 08/04/10

Airs at: Wed, 08/04/2010 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Wednesday, August 4, is President Barack Obama's birthday. "Jazz In The Afternoon" will celebrate it - musically, and with support - from 2 to 4 p.m. Hope you'll join me. with regards, and always in the spirit of Jim Andrews, Bob Riddle Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 07/21/10

Airs at: Wed, 07/21/2010 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

July is, and has been, an active jazz month in Portland. Three top events take place tonight! I'll tell you about it in words and music from 2 to 4 p.m. on Jazz In The Afternoon today (Wednesday July 21). with regards, Bob Riddle Read more