Jazz in the Afternoon

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Airs at: Wed, 04/24/2024 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 12/06/23

Airs at: Wed, 12/06/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Jazz To Be Thankful For

Airs at: Wed, 11/22/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Becky - a rare gem. Also presenting jazz classics as gifts from friends, and a touch of the blues.   Read more

3 Guest Musicians and 2 Kenny Washingtons

Airs at: Wed, 11/08/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Louis "King Louie" Pain, Todd Strait, and Dan Balmer drop by to talk about their upcoming gigs, concerts, and projects. Also music featured by under-heard and under-appreciated Kenny Washington - both the drummer and the vocalist. Read more

KBOO Celebrates 55 years with American Masters of Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 10/25/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Celebrate with us on the last week of our Fall Drive - join or renew today!  The LP's are out today to give you jazz history - good listening from its original source - presented by we who care. Read more

Bobby Torres guests with new Ensemble CD

Airs at: Wed, 10/11/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Come today for Stories, new music, OCJP recap, and guest Bobby Torres during KBOO's Fall membership Drive. Read more

New Music by Portland Musicians - and Festival Previews

Airs at: Wed, 08/30/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Portland drummer and vibist Chris Lee brings his new Quintet Music CD. Music from Ryan Meagher's new CD AftEarth follows. Darrell Grant and Billy Childs' latest will each continue, as they and Alan Jones await 2023 Montavilla Jazz Fest gigs. After the 3:30 jazz calendar, B... Read more

Latin Jazz featuring Machito and his Afro-Cubans

Airs at: Wed, 08/16/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Nick Gefroh has retired as leader of Portland's salsa band, Pa'lante, but the band lives on. We'll celebrate with the music of Machito and his disciples, Mario Bauza, Graciela, Bobby Sanabria, and Herbie Mann, to name just a few. Nick will be our guest to offer his knowle... Read more

An Afternoon of Tony Bennett

Airs at: Wed, 08/02/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
We'll play as much as we can in2 hours.  We'll make our own duets, too. Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 07/19/23

Airs at: Wed, 07/19/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Kelly Joe Phelps remembered; Cathedral Park JF preview; Mike Winkle guests with new Conversation CD

Airs at: Wed, 07/05/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
...in that order.   No better way to pay homage to the Waterfront Blues Festival than remembering one of our best in Kelly Joe, whom we lost May 31, 2022.   Cathedral Park Jazz Fest July 14-15-16 lineup on www.jazzoregon.com We'll play a good cross-section of its artis... Read more