Jazz in the Afternoon

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Airs at: Wed, 12/04/2024 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 03/27/13

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

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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

Jazz in the Afternoon on 01/02/13

Airs at: Wed, 01/02/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Rita will be looking back on her favorite releases of 2012. Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 12/26/12

Airs at: Wed, 12/26/2012 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Jazz in the Afternoon on 12/19/12

Airs at: Wed, 12/19/2012 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Special guests and special recordings. Please join me. My best wishes for your holiday, from your host, Bob Riddle Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 12/12/12

Airs at: Wed, 12/12/2012 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Jazz in the Afternoon on 12/05/12

Airs at: Wed, 12/05/2012 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Rita will be sitting in for Bob this afternoon playing lots of new releases that have recently come into the station. You'll hear classic '60s jazz done by the Paul Winter Sextet at the White House, Chicago based alto saxist Caroline Davis's debut recording and the latest ... Read more