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Jazz in the Afternoon on 06/24/15

Airs at: Wed, 06/24/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Eddie Palmieri Concert Preview

Airs at: Wed, 06/17/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Salsero, pianist, composer, bandleader, and 10-time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri's music will be presented, with special guests Marcia Hocker, who will emcee Eddie's upcoming PDX Jazz concert August 8, and KBOO's own salsa and jazz host Nick Gefroh. We'll close with a mini-me... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 06/10/15

Airs at: Wed, 06/10/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Past Gems and Coming Attractions

Airs at: Wed, 06/03/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Jazz continues Live and Well in Portland. We'll preview what's to come this summer (festivals, club, and public events) and touch on top past memories with a few new, and old, releases. Always the best in jazz, and always in the spirit of Jim Andrews. Jazz calendar at 3:30 ... Read more

The sacred music of Duke Ellington in performance this weekend.

Airs at: Wed, 05/20/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Jazz in the Afternoon on 05/13/15

Airs at: Wed, 05/13/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Grassroots Jazz:Portland Jazz Composers Ensemble Douglas Detrick will be in to catch us up

Airs at: Wed, 05/06/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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New York Jazz - Late 50's to early 60's

Airs at: Wed, 04/22/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Your host lived in New York through August 1960 and heard many of the musicians that you'll hear featured today live. Although the term "post bop" had yet to be coined, the music was moving, melodic, inspiring, and accessible - for many of us the best of jazz times. One or m... Read more

Top Vocals Present and Past - we celebrate Billie Holiday's 100th birthday

Airs at: Wed, 04/08/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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For those of us who enjoy good jazz mixed with dry wit, Dave Tull is not to be missed. He sings while playing drums, - both very well - a unique combination. Dave, from L.A., will guest today, along with nationally-renowned, and Portland's own, vocalist Rebecca Kilgore. Dav... Read more

Bob Dorough, Miles Davis, Shirley Horn, and Sonny Russo memorial

Airs at: Wed, 03/25/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Sonny Russo liked to say "It's a Bone World!" We'll remember this joyful character and friend of jazz with all trombone tunes during our "jazz current events' last half hour. Our Jazz Calendar at 3:30 will include some local musical scoops. We'll start by sandwiching a set ... Read more