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 05/22/13

Airs at: Wed, 05/22/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Portland drummer Dick Berk is able to join us live(on his birthday!)with his choice of his own recordingsfrom his very swinging near-60-year jazz career. First, we'll remember Alice Brown,the "Grande Dame" of Portland jazz audiences. We invite anyone with stories,or Alice's... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 05/08/13

Airs at: Wed, 05/08/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Jazz in the Afternoon on 04/24/13

Airs at: Wed, 04/24/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

2 pm - trumpeter Dick Titterington, leader of the swinging quintet PDXV2:30 - Dave Frishberg's piano jazz3:00 - David Friesen introduces his new CD "Brilliant Heart"3:30 - PDX Vocalese and Jazz Society HOF retrospectiveHope you'll join me in giving thanks forPortland's many... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 04/10/13

Airs at: Wed, 04/10/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

A musical and whimsical look at baseball is presented todaywith Portland's own poet laureate of the game, Dave Frishberg, as my guest.Baseball music, spoken word, poetry, and stories.No glove required! Just stream or tune in and enjoy.With regards, your host,Bob Riddle Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 03/27/13

Airs at: Wed, 03/27/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Renowned jazz drummer and long-time Portland resident Dick Berkwill be featured and honored today during KBOO's 45th anniversarySpring Membership Drive. Dick's discography is too extensiveto cover in one show, so today we'll showcase Dick's many yearsof wonderfully swingin... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 03/13/13

Airs at: Wed, 03/13/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Jazz in the Afternoon on 02/27/13

Airs at: Wed, 02/27/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Chuck Israels will be my guest at 2 p.m. for a musical showcaseof both his years as bassist with the Bill Evans Trio,and his present Chuck Israels Jazz Orchestra. A memorial to the rich life of trombonist Sonny Russo will followwith a partial re-broadcast of Sonny's 83rd bi... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 02/13/13

Airs at: Wed, 02/13/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Jazz in the Afternoon on 01/30/13

Airs at: Wed, 01/30/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

From 2:30 to 3:30, we'll re-broadcast a blockbuster interview from KBOO's past, between two giants of jazz - pianist Gene Harris and then-radio host of "The Joy of Jazz" - Bob Dietsche. To help celebrate KBOO's 45th anniversary year, Bob will be my in-studio guest with... Read more