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 09/14/11

Airs at: Wed, 09/14/2011 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Preview of "Jazz at Newport" (Oregon) from 2-2:30 pm Mike Winkle guests to showcase 9/19 benefit for pianist Mark Simon (2:30-3 pm) Ez Weiss guests to preview his music and upcoming 9/16 sextet gig (3-3:30 pm) Ramsey Embick guests to preview his 9/29 PDX Jazz concert    "In A... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 08/31/11

Airs at: Wed, 08/31/2011 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
No special theme today. Latin tribute postponed for now. David Lifton's "A Jazz World" returns next week. Good listening continues today, with:  -  Tribute to Ross Barbour of the original Four Freshmen -   Miles - from 1950s era of "The" Sextets -   Drummers set - Philly Joe J... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 08/24/11

Airs at: Wed, 08/24/2011 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Bebop Vocalists hold forth today on "Jazz In The Afternoon" from 2-3 p.m. New releases and "Jazz Current Events" run from 3 to 4, including very rare tracks from Nancy King and Larry Dunlap (who's performing in town today!) from 1973 at the Benson's Picadilly Room. NOTE: "A Ja... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 08/17/11

Airs at: Wed, 08/17/2011 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Jazz In The Afternoon today (8/17) features Portland area musicians, past and present, who can be counted on to push the envelope. We call them Portland's Cutting Edge. We'll also preview the many fine jazz performances coming up in the next few days - all over Oregon. Bassist... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 08/10/11

Airs at: Wed, 08/10/2011 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Ever wanted to slow down, take a train, listen to the best music, relax, and not care when you get there?   Have your favorite musicians sashay through your car, blow, and slide on?   Indulge this fantasy today (WED 8/10) only, from 2 to 4 p.m., on Jazz In The Afternoon - alwa... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 08/03/11

Airs at: Wed, 08/03/2011 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
We have lost two very special musicians:    Ray Bryant, on June 2    Frank Foster, on July 26. We'll remember how very tasty their music was this Wednesday, August 3, from 2 to 3:30 p.m.   Hope you'll join me. With regards, in the spirit of Jim Andrews, Bob Riddle Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 07/13/11

Airs at: Wed, 07/13/2011 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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 ... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 06/08/11

Airs at: Wed, 06/08/2011 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
We have lost two special jazzmen in May, Four Freshmen co-founder and leader Bob Flanigan, and Portland pianist, and Albany resident Richard Applegate, known to most of us as Dick Blake.      We'll remember them musically today.    Please join us again Wednesday, July 6, when ... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 05/11/11

Airs at: Wed, 05/11/2011 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Jazz In The Afternoon will present a special on pianist Gene Harris. Music ranging from Gene's 1958 beginning with the group The Three Sounds, and throughout his 42-year career, including big band and live performances, will be featured. Joining host Bob Riddle will be loca... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 04/27/11

Airs at: Wed, 04/27/2011 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Art Abrams will be my special guest Wednesday, April 27 at 2 p.m., bringing music from his Swing Machine Big Band. Besides favorites from their 3 CDs The First One, Art Attack, and Children of the Night, Art will bring a sample and news of the Band's not-yet-released new CD.  ... Read more