Jazz in the Afternoon

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Airs at: Wed, 02/26/2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hosted by: 
Bob Riddle
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

Portland Jazz History from Lee Reinoehl to Stan Kenton

Airs at: Wed, 01/14/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
   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
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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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
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Jazz in the Afternoon on 11/12/14

Airs at: Wed, 11/12/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Count Basie Special - WED

Airs at: Wed, 11/05/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
"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

Greg Osby and Nancy King Guest Today

Airs at: Wed, 10/22/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Saxophonist Greg Osby will guest at 2 pm to highlight his performance tonight at Jimmy Mak's.  Pianist Mark Simon follows at 2:45 to tell us of his CD release party on November 2 at Classic Pianos.  Nancy King will be our special guest at 3 pm to promote her benefit concert ... Read more

Portland Jazz Pianists Play Live On Air for KBOO Fall membership Drive

Airs at: Wed, 10/08/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Four Portland jazz pianists grace our studio, and airwaves, for 30 minutes each, for our members - please become one! 2:00-2:30 - Gordon Lee 2:30-3:00 - Lee Reinoehl 3:00-3:30 - Mark Simon 3:30-4:00 - Steve Christofferson Thanks in advance to these fine musicians for contrib... Read more

Memories of Portland's Jazz Quarry (1976-1987), and its pianist "The Professor" Eddie Wied

Airs at: Wed, 09/24/2014 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Fond memories of Portland's Jazz Quarry (1976-1987), and its regular pianist "The Professor" Eddie Wied (1925  -2007) will be kindled by special guests Patricia Caringella, Mark Simon, and Larry Nobori. They, and their music - and stories! - will link those days to the present... Read more