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Remembering Clark Terry and looking ahead to Sheila Jordan and week two of the PDX Jazz Festival.

Airs at: Wed, 02/25/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Pianist Marc Cary will be my guest this afternoon around 2:15 today. Read more

Grammy winners, new releases, and a peak at the artists coming in for the PDX Jazz Festival.

Airs at: Wed, 02/11/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Art Abrams Swing Machine/Kurt Elling/Lee Konitz PDX Jazz Fest Concerts Previewed

Airs at: Wed, 01/28/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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On February 20, Art Abrams and his Swing Machine Big Band and vocalist Kurt Elling will re-create "Sinatra at the Sands" at the PDX Jazz Fest. Our musical preview will be 2 to 3 p.m. with Art as our guest. On February 22, legendary alto saxophonist Lee Konitz will appear at... Read more

Portland Jazz History from Lee Reinoehl to Stan Kenton

Airs at: Wed, 01/14/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Lee Reinoehl guests to discuss, in words and his music, Portland jazz history of the 1950s and 1960s with Nick Gefroh and Bob Dietsche who were there, too. Lee was at both of the 1954 Stan Kenton Portland concerts Reminiscent of the late KKUL-AM's festival "Dont'cha Jus... Read more

Jazz Stories

Airs at: Wed, 12/31/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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There are lots of stories in the Naked City. Many of them are told through jazz music. We have some that will get you in the mood. Hope you'll tune in and enjoy. Happy New Year to you from your host, Bob Riddle Read more

Christmas Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 12/17/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Mike Horsfall, Ed Bennett, Tom Wakeling, and Rebecca Kilgore bring their music, gig news, and holiday spirit to the "Jazz In The Afternoon" annual Christmas show. Many new, and old favorite, holiday tunes will be included. Your host, Bob Riddle Read more

Portland guitarist Dan Duval will be in the studio talking up his latest project.

Airs at: Wed, 12/03/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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"Outta My Soul" is released on Reference Recordings and Robert Moore will be in to celebrate!

Airs at: Wed, 11/19/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Jazz in the Afternoon on 11/12/14

Airs at: Wed, 11/12/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Count Basie Special - WED

Airs at: Wed, 11/05/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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"Backroom Bob Plays Basically Basie", which began 30 years ago at a college station in Gresham, returns for one day only. Jazz current events presented at 3:30; don't forget the "hip" benefit concert for Nancy King November 9 at the Alberta Rose Theater. Hope you'll tune in ... Read more