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

Leap Into Locals

Airs at: Wed, 02/28/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

This special episode of Jazz In the Afternoon will feature our world class Portland area musicians. For our "All Thrills, No Frills" fundraising drive. Read more

Valentine's Day Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 02/14/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon, All Thrills No Frills: Volume 3

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Plenty of romance, but with elements one might not suspect with this theme, including Mose Allison and Monk. Our first "All Thrills, No Frills" membership drive special of 2024. Read more

Vintage jazz LPs seldom or never heard on KBOO

Airs at: Wed, 01/31/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Jazz in the Afternoon on 01/17/24

Airs at: Wed, 01/17/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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Jazz in the Afternoon on 01/03/24

Airs at: Wed, 01/03/2024 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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Airs at: Wed, 12/20/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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Bill's trio with Marc Johnson on bass and Joe LaBarbera on drums, recorded live November, 1979, and released posthumously in 1983 (Edition One) and 1984 (Edition Two). Until 3:30, will alternate with holiday jazz. Our Christmas present to you. Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 12/06/23

Airs at: Wed, 12/06/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

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Jazz To Be Thankful For

Airs at: Wed, 11/22/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Becky - a rare gem. Also presenting jazz classics as gifts from friends, and a touch of the blues. Read more

3 Guest Musicians and 2 Kenny Washingtons

Airs at: Wed, 11/08/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Louis "King Louie" Pain, Todd Strait, and Dan Balmer drop by to talk about their upcoming gigs, concerts, and projects. Also music featured by under-heard and under-appreciated Kenny Washington - both the drummer and the vocalist. Read more

KBOO Celebrates 55 years with American Masters of Jazz

Airs at: Wed, 10/25/2023 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Celebrate with us on the last week of our Fall Drive - join or renew today! The LP's are out today to give you jazz history - good listening from its original source - presented by we who care. Read more