Jazz history will be brought to life today on KBOO
with noted Portland historians Bob Dietsche,
Diane Mitchell, and Tom Hood, and beloved musicians
Nola Bogle, Ron Steen, and Nancy King.
We will all celebrate the life of Richard Applegate,
known to most Portlanders as pianist Dick Blake,
Albany, Oregon born, raised and domiciled by choice.
There will be an abundance of memories, stories,
and great music about and from Dick
from 2 until 3:30 pm.
The "Jazz Current Events" part of the program
from 3:30 to 4 p.m. will feature the Jazz Calendar
and a short preview of this week's jazz happenings,
including:
- the music of Warren Rand, and an interview
with singer Mike Winkle, both of whom will appear this Saturday
at the Cathedral Park Jazz Festival, under the St. John's bridge.
The Festival will be broadcast live on KBOO-FM 90.7,
Saturday, July 16, from noon to 8 p.m.