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 09/30/09

Airs at: Wed, 09/30/2009 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Nancy is back from Italy, and will be live in the KBOO studio to share music and stories - as only she can! Many friends are expected to stop by and contribute to the party...   To be broadcast live Sept. 30, 2009 Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 09/16/09

Airs at: Wed, 09/16/2009 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
A review and excerpts of the many jazz versions, instrumental and vocal, of Gershwin's classic 1935 folk opera, Porgy and Bess - still sounding fresh 74 years after the play's first performance.   To be broadcast live Sept. 16,2009. Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 09/02/09

Airs at: Wed, 09/02/2009 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
A cross-section of the magic that is Brazilian Jazz, from 1959 to the present.   To be broadcast live Sept, 2, 2009. (Show delayed from August 12). Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 05/13/09

Airs at: Wed, 05/13/2009 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
May 13th, 2pm - 4pm KBOO is proud to present a very special appearance by the fantastic jazz vocalist Nancy King, joining host Bob Riddle for Jazz in the Afternoon. Nancy was on during the last drive and the phones went off the hook!  Tune in for incredibly rare live recordi... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 03/18/09

Airs at: Wed, 03/18/2009 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Trombones and stories are featured today to celebrate Sonny's birthday. Sonny will bring music of his own choosing, and we're sure a story or two!  A native of Brooklyn,  Sonny played with Frank Sinatra for over 20 years,  the Sauter-Finnegan Orchestra for 10, and the Tonight ... Read more