Jazz in the Afternoon

Every other Wednesday, alternating with David Lifton's "A Jazz World".

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      (NOTE e-mail address change eff Feb. 2010)

Rita Rega

Rita Rega

A familiar voice to Northwest jazz fans, Rita comes to us by way of KRAB, KMUN, KKSN, KCNR, KKUL and KMHD. A lover of mainstream jazz, don't be surprised if she takes you down a tributary or two. It's always a voyage of discovery with Rita at the helm.

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Jazz in the Afternoon on 12/23/09

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Wed, 12/23/2009 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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CHRISTMAS JAZZ SPECIAL

CHRISTMAS JAZZ, R &B, HUMOR -

MUSIC AND A FEW CHUCKLES

TO DRINK EGG NOG TO!

 

SOME OLD FAVORITES,

AND MAYBE A FEW NEW TREATS FOR YOUR EARS.

 

OFFERED WITH MY BEST WISHES

FOR AN ENJOYABLE HOLIDAY SEASON.

 

WITH THANKS TO YOU FOR LISTENING,

BOB RIDDLE

Jazz in the Afternoon on 11/25/09

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Wed, 11/25/2009 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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JAZZ TO BE THANKFUL FOR

PRE-THANKSGIVING JAZZ APPRECIATION -

WHAT ALL MUSICIANS WANT,

AND WHAT ALL JAZZ FANS WANT, TOO -

GREAT MUSIC TO APPRECIATE!

 

WE'LL CROSS CATEGORIES TODAY,

AND PLAY TASTY STUFF

TO BE THANKFUL FOR -

NO TURKEYS!

(THAT'S TOMORROW...)

 

"JAZZ CURRENT EVENTS"

FEATURING THE PORTLAND AREA'S

WORLD CLASS MUSICIANS,

AS USUAL BETWEEN 3 AND 4 P.M.

Jazz in the Afternoon on 10/28/09

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Wed, 10/28/2009 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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MOSE ALLISON SPECIAL - 2 TO 3 P.M.

ONCE AND FUTURE KBOO JAZZ HOST DENNY

(THE LO-RYDER) HAYS JOINS BOB RIDDLE TO CO-HOST

A MOSE ALLISON SPECIAL  

(DENNY'S 'MAIN MAN' FROM TIPPO, MISSISSIPPI)

FROM 2 TO 3 P.M.

 

REGULAR FEATURE "JAZZ CURRENT EVENTS"

FROM 3 TO 4 P.M.

Jazz in the Afternoon on 10/14/09

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Wed, 10/14/2009 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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FOUR FRESHMEN MEMBER DRIVE SPECIAL - PAST AND PRESENT

 61 YEARS OF FOUR FRESHMEN MUSIC -

FROM THE FIRST OF 22 VERSIONS OF 'FRESHMEN'

TO THE LATEST,  FEATURING THEIR TIGHTEST HARMONIES.

 

RETIRED 'FRESHMAN' AND MODERNAIRE

AUTIE GOODMAN WILL BE ON-AIR LIVE, BY PHONE,

JUST BEFORE 3 P.M.

 

BOB RIDDLE AND BILL MEULEMANS CO-HOST

THIS SPECIAL PROGRAM TODAY.

Jazz in the Afternoon on 09/30/09

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Wed, 09/30/2009 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Nancy King Live on KBOO's 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

Jazz in the Afternoon on 09/16/09

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Wed, 09/16/2009 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Jazz Impressions of Porgy and Bess

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.

Jazz in the Afternoon on 09/02/09

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Wed, 09/02/2009 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
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Brazilian Jazz Special

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).

Jazz in the Afternoon on 05/13/09

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Wed, 05/13/2009 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Nancy King

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 recordings from Nancy's own collection, lots of great stories from Nancy, and a few rare and out-of-print CDs of Nancy King's music for you, when you become a new KBOO member during the spring drive.

 

Jazz in the Afternoon on 03/18/09

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Wed, 03/18/2009 - 2:00pm - 4:00pm
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Trombonist Sonny Russo is our on-air guest

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 Show Band (with Johnny Carson) for 7 -

just to mention a few stops during his nearly 60-year career.

We won't forget the Jazz Calendar,   the late Nat "King" Cole's

90th birthday he would have celebrated on this St. Patrick's Day,

nor Dave Frishberg's 76th birthday coming up March 23.

 

 

Playlists

Jazz in the Afternoon playlist for 05/22/2013

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Jazz in the Afternoon
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05/22/2013
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LENNIE TRISTANOREQUIEMREQUIEMATLANTIC
ED BENNETT TRIOBLUES FOR HAMPBLUES FOR HAMPSAPHU
GORDON LEE QUARTETTURNERON THE SHOULDERS OF GIANTSGLEEFUL MUSIC
BILLIE HOLIDAYGOD BLESS THE CHILDBILLIE HOLIDAY AT MONTEREY/1958BLACKHAWK
BILLIE HOLIDAYOH WHAT A LITTLE MOONLIGHT CAN DOBILLIE AT MONTEREY/1958BLACKHAWK
CAL TJADERAGUA DULCEDESCARGAFANTASY
CAL TJADERSOMEWHERE IN THE NIGHTDESCARGAFANTASY
MILT JACKSONWHEELIN' AND DEALIN'THAT'S THE WAY IT ISIMPULSE
WALTER BISHOP JR.NONE (JAM SESSION)NONE (PRIVATE RECORDING)NONE (PRIVATE TAPE)
JESSICA WILLIAMS TRIONOMMOMOMENTUMJAZZ FOCUS
BILLIE HOLIDAYLOVER COME BACK TO MEBILLIE HOLIDAY AT MONTEREY/1958BLACHHAWK
CAL TJADERSAN FRANCISCO RIVERTAMBUFANTASY
JIMMY SMITHALL DAY LONGINCREDIBLEBLUE NOTE
ANANDIFULL MOONTRUE TO LOVELAKE LADY
JIMMY COBB/GREGORY HINESSO NOBODY ELSE CAN HEARSO NOBODY ELSE CAN HEARCONTEMPO VIBRATO
ABBEY LINCOLN/SAVION GLOVERWHO USED TO DANCEWHO USED TO DANCEGITANES

Jazz in the Afternoon playlist for 05/08/2013

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Jazz in the Afternoon
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05/08/2013
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DAVID FRIESENCircle of 3Brilliant HeartITMwww.kboo.org
Gil Evans/Steve LacyReincarnation of a LovebirdParis BluesSunnysidewww.kboo.org
Charles lloyd/MoranMood IndigoHagar's SongECMwww.kboo.org
Eddie JeffersonNow's the TimeBody and SoulOJCwww.kboo.org
Robert MooreNothin Bout MeOutta My SoulRomowww.kboo.org
Robert MooreDon't Even Tell MeOutta My SoulRomowww.kboo.org
Robert MooreIonoOutta My SoulRomowww.kboo.org
Robert MooreFeenariddumrootieCool BlueRomowww.kboo.org
Joe LockeSimoneLay Down My HeartMotemawww.kboo.org
Tineke PostmaVoyageFor the RhythmMunichwww.kboo.org
Tineka PostmaComprehensionFor the RhythmMunichwww.kboo.org
Art ResnickLike the AnimalsArt Resnick TrioLoose Goosewww.kboo.org
Art ResnickMonkey ShinesArt Resnick TrioLoose Goosewww.kboo.org
Bobby McFerrinWhole WorldSpirit You AllSonywww.kboo.org
Eddie Lockjaw DavisThe RevThe Best of ELDPrestigewww.kboo.org
Brian BrombergCome TogetherWoodArtistrywww.kboo.org
Cecile McLoren SalvantI didn't Know What Time it WasWoman ChildMack Avewww.kboo.org

Jazz in the Afternoon playlist for 04/24/2013

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Jazz in the Afternoon
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04/24/2013
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PDXVSTEP RIGHT UP TO THE BOTTOMPDXV VOL. 1HEAVYWOOD
PDXV - LIVESKYDIVENONE (PRIVATE RECORDING)NONE
PDXV-LIVETHE PEACOCKSNONE(PRIVATE RECORDING)NONE
DAVE FRISHBERGTHE MOOCHELET'S EAT HOMECONCORD
DAVE FRISHBERGIN A MISTGETTING SOME FUN OUT OF LIFECONCORD
DAVE FRISHBERGBILLY STRAYHORN MEDLEYLET'S EAT HOMECONCORD
DAVE FRISHBERGSAVE IT, PRETTY MAMAGETTING SOME FUN OUT OF LIFECONCORD
DAVID FRIESEN/CIRCLE 3 TRIOSAILINGBRILLIANT HEARTITM
CIRCLE 3 TRIOWANT OF METHODBRILLIANT HEARTITM
CIRCLE 3 TRIOBRILLIANT HEARTBRILLIANT HEARTITM
JIMMY SMITHALL DAY LONGINCREDIBLEBLUE NOTE
GRETA MATASSADOUBLE RAINBOWFAVORITES FROM A LONG WALKORIGIN
RAY BROWN/NANCY KINGTHE PERFECT BLUESSOME OF MY BEST FRIENDS ARE SINGERSTELARC
CAL TJADERALELUIALA ONDA VA BIENCONCORD PICANTE
SHIRLEY NANETTEYOU DO SOMETHING TO MESEE YOU LATERFIREBIRD ARTS AND MUSIC
BLUEPRINTS TRIOLIKE, SO?BLUEPRINTSblueprintstrio.com
three soundsgoin' homeintroducingblue note

Jazz in the Afternoon playlist for 04/10/2013

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Jazz in the Afternoon
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04/10/2013
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DOC AMD MERLE WATSONTAKE ME OUT TO THE BALL GAMEBASEBALL'S GREATEST HITSRHINO
LOU GEHRIGFAREWELL SPEECHSAMERHINO
DAVE FRISHBERG AND BOB DOROUGHWHO'S ON FIRSTWHO'S ON FIRSTBLUE NOTE
ABBOTT AND COSTELLOWHO'S ON FIRSTBSEBALL'S GREATEST HITSRHINO
SUE RANEYDODGER BLUENONE (45)BLE LABEL RECORDS
DAVE FRISHBERGVAN LINGLE MUNGODAVE FRISHBERG SONGBOOK VOL 1OMNI SOUND JAZZ
LES BROWNJOLTIN' JOE DI MAGGIOBASEBALL'S GREATEST HITSRHINO
COUNT BASIEDID YOU SEE JACKIE ROBINSON HIT THAT BALLSAMERHINO
DAVE FRISHBERGTHE SPORTS PAGELIVE AT VINE STREET
dave frishbergthe dear departed pastretromaniaarbors
DAVE FRISHBERGPLAY BALLRETROMANIAARBORS
DAVE FRISHBERGTHE CATBIRD SEATSAMEARBORS
RUSS HODGESBOBBY THOMSON'S SHOT HEARD 'ROUND THE WORLDBASEBALL'S GREATEST HITSRHINO
TRENIERSSAY HEY (THE WILLIE MAYS SONG)SAMERHINO
TERRY CASHMANTALKIN' BASEBALL (WILLIE, MICKEY, AND THE DUKE)SAMERHINO
DAVE FRISHBERGPRIVATE RECORDINGNONENONE
DAVE FRISHBERGMATTYQUALITY TIMESTERLING
DAVE FRISHBERGTHE UNDERDOGWHO'S ON FIRSTBLUE NOTE
JIMMY SMITHALL DAY LONGINCREDIBLEBLUE NOTE
ED BENNETTTHE PATHIN SEASONSAPHU
ED BENNETTEN ROUTEEN ROUTESAPHU
FRANK SINATRATHERE USED TO BE A BALLPARKOL' BLUE EYES IS BACKREPRISE
CAL TJADERVIVA CEPEDASAN FRANCISCO MOODSFANTASY
VARIOUS ARTISTSSOMOS LA FUERZA LATINAROBERTO CLEMEMTE UN TRIBUTO MUSICALRYKO LATINO
DE WOLF HOPPERCASEY AT THE BATBASEBALL'S GREATEST HITSRHINO

Jazz in the Afternoon playlist for 03/27/2013

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Jazz in the Afternoon
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03/27/2013
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DICK BERKDIZZY'S BUSINESSTHE RARE ONEDISCOVERY
DICK BERKLAMENT FOR BRADTHE RARE ONEDISCOVERY
DICK BERKMETAMORPHOSISBIG JAKEDISCOVERY
DICK BERKFORCED TO HANGBIG JAKEDISCOVERY
DICK BERKTHE R.L.C. ACCOUNTMORE BIRDS LESS FEATHERSDISCOVERY
DICK BERKNICKY'S ICHMORE BIRDS LESS FEATHERSDISCOVERY
DICK BERKFLYING HIGHESTBOUNCIN' WITH BERK9 WINDS
DICK BERKIN REMEMBRANCE OF BUDBOUNCIN' WITH BERK9 WINDS
DICK BERKFOOD CLUBLET'S COOL ONERESERVOIR
JIMMY SMITHALL DAY LONGINCREDIBLEBLUE NOTE
DICK BERKLET'S COOL ONELET'S COOL ONERESERVOIR
DICK BERKKLACTOVEEDSETENEEAST COAST STROLLRESERVOIR
DICK BERKWORKIN' WITH BERKEAST COAST STROLLRESERVOIR

Jazz in the Afternoon playlist for 03/13/2013

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Jazz in the Afternoon
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03/13/2013
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DAVE TULLAIRPLANE SONGI JUST WANT TO GET PAIDTOY CAR
DAVE TULLWHERE IS ALL THE RAINSAMESAME
DAVE TULLI JUST WANT TO GET PAIDSAMESAME
DAVE TULLTHE MINUTES PASS LIKE HOURS WHEN YOU SINGSAMESAME
JIMMY SMITHALFREDOCRAZY BABYBLUE NOTE
BILL HENDERSONNEVER WILL I MARRYSINGSSUITE BEAT/VEE JAY
AKIKO TSURUGAMEANIE QUEENIESWEET AND FUNKY18TH & VINE/ALLEGRO
LOU DONALDSONSWEET AND LOVELYLUSH LIKEBLUE NOTE
gregory porterILLUSIONWATERmotema 2010
KING LOUIE/BABY JAMESBIG KIRALIVE AT WATERFRONT BLUES FEST 2005LOUIS PAIN.COM
FRANK SINATRAIT'S SO NICE TO GO TRAVELINGCOME FLY WITH MECAPITOL
ROBERT HICKSIT ONLY HAPPENS WHEN I DANCE WITH YOUTEXTURES IN HI-FIVELOCITY ALTERNATOR
ROBERT HICKSLET'S FALL IN LOVENEW STANDARDSVELOCITY
ROBERT HICKSMINOR RIFFTEXTURES IN HI-FI-VELOCITY ALTERNATOR
ROBERT HICKSINTERLUDESAMESAME
ROBERTHICKSTHAT WAS THE END OF MESAMESAME
JIMMY SMITHALL DAY LONGINCREDIBLEBLUE NOTE
CHUCK ISRAELS ORCHESTRASHOW-TYPE TUNENONEPRIVAYE RECORDING
ART ABRAMS SWING MACHINEPRELUDE FOR A PATCH OF FOGSPEAK LOW SWING HARDAYA
ART ABRAMS SMBBPATCH OF FOGSAMESAME
ROBERT MOOREDON'T LET THE SUN CATCH YOU CRYIN'BLUEROMO MUSIC
MIKE WINKLEYOU MAKE ME FEEL SO YOUNGTHE ONLY DREAMCM EVENTS
STEVE CHRISTOFFERSONMISSISSIPPISKOL BROSPELAGIC
3 SOUNDSGOIN' HOMEINTRODUCINGBLUE NOTE

Jazz in the Afternoon playlist for 02/27/2013

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Jazz in the Afternoon
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02/27/2013
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BILL EVANS/CHUCK ISRAELSF MAJOR BLUESBILL EVANS TRIO AT SHELLY'S MANNE-HOLERIVERSIDE
BILL EVANS/CHUCK ISRAELSI FALL IN LOVE TOO EASILYMOONBEAMSRIVERSIDE
BILL EVANS/CHUCK ISRAELSHOW MY HEART SINGSHOW MY HEART SINGSRIVERSIDE
CHUCK ISRAELS JAZZ ORCHESTRAPRIVATE RECORDING
SONNY RUSSOHAPPY BIRTHDAYKBOO live archivesNONE
JIMMY SMITHALL DAY LONGINCREDIBLEBLUE NOTE
MACHITOTIN TIN DEOKENYAROULETTE
REBECCA KILGORE QUARTETYES INDEEDYES INDEEDBLUE SWING FINE RECORDINGS
STAN BOCKI THOUGHT ABOUT YOUNIGHT GROOVESOA2

Jazz in the Afternoon playlist for 02/13/2013

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Jazz in the Afternoon
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02/13/2013
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LENNIE TRISTANOREQUIEMREQUIEMATLANTIC
DONALD BYRDLAMENTFUEGOBLUE NOTE
BARRY HARRISLOLITALIVE AT THE JAZZ WORKSHOPRIVERSIDE
ALFREDO RODRIGUEZEXCERPT FROM INTERVIEWIN HIS OWN WORDSMACK AVENUE
BARBARITO TORRESHIJO DEL SIBONEYHAVANA CAFEATLANTIC
ART ABRAMS SWING MACHINETWO SHADES OF AUTUMNCHILDREN OF THE NIGHTAYA
GERALD WILSONJERIYOU BETTER BELIEVE ITPACIFIC JAZZ
GERALD WILSONMY FIRST SOLOSUITE MEMORIESMAMA
DARRELL GRANTBLUES FOR THE MASTERSTRUTH AND RECONCILIATIONORIGIN
REBECCA KILGORE AND DAVE FRISHBERGLULLABY IN RHYTHMLOOKING AT YOUPHD
DEVIN PHILLIPSCAPE VERDEWADE IN THE WATERDEVIN PHILLIPS MUSIC
STEVE KUHNTBATBATBA
AKBAR DE PRIEST/JAVON JACKSON/THARA MEMORYOUR MAN BOGLEINCLUSIONDE PRIEST PROJECT
ART BLAKEY/JAZZ MESSENGERSJUST FOR MARTYDRUM SUITECOLUMBIA
PATRICIA BARBERBYE BYE BLACKBIRDI HEARD IT ON NPRNPR
KENNY GARRETTDETROITSEEDS FROM THE UNDERGROUNDMACK AVENUE
BETTY CARTER/GERI ALLEN/JACK DEJOHNETTEFEED THE FIREFEED THE FIREVERVE
ESPERANZA SPALDINGPERAZELAJUNJOAYVA
JIMMY SMITHALL DAY LONGINCREDIBLEBLUE NOTE
NANCY KING/STEVE CHRISTOFFERSONPERENNIALPERENNIALORNRY DIVA PRODUCTIONS/KILAMANJARO DISQUES
BRIDGE QUARTETSTRODE RODENIGHTORIGIN

Jazz in the Afternoon playlist for 01/30/2013

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Jazz in the Afternoon
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01/30/2013
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LENNIE TRISTANOREQUIEMREQUIEMATLANTIC
BEBOP AND DESTRUCTIONDANGER THIRD RAILTHE DAY AFTERMARC FENDEL
PROFESSOR LONGHAIRTHET CALL ME DR. PROFESSOR LONGHAIRFESS: THE ANTHOLOGYRHINO
DEVIN PHILLIPSBIG CHIEFWADE IN THE WATERDEVIN PHILLIPS.COM
BOB DIETSCHE/GENE HARRISKBOO BLINDFOLD TEST 1984NONENONE (PRIVATE TAPE)
NANCY KING/GLEN MOORESWEEPER MANCLIFF DANCEJUSTICE
STAN BOCKSTANADELICNIGHT GROOVEOA2 RECORDS
DAVID EVANSSO IN LOVEI DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT YOUHEAVYWOOD
Donald Harrison Jr. & The New Orleans Legacy EnsembleAND HOW THAT RHYTHMSPIRITS OF CONGO SQUARECANDID
Donald Harrison Jr. & The New Orleans Legacy EnsembleTWO WAY POCKEY WAYSPIRITS OF CONGO SQUARECANDID

Jazz in the Afternoon playlist for 01/02/2013

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Jazz in the Afternoon
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01/02/2013
ArtistTitleAlbumLabel
AHMAD JAMALLauraBlue MoonACM
Bria SkonbergSo Is The DaySo Is The DayRandom Act
Anat CohenNightmareClaroscuroAnzic
Clayton Bros.Coupe de ConeThe GatheringArtist Share
Kurt RosenwinkleSomething, SometimeStar of JupiterWommusic
Kurt RosenwinkleMr. HopeStar of JupiterWommusic
Get The BlessingOCDCOCDCNaim
Trio SubtonicString TheoryI'll Meet You There tomorrowSelf prod
Will Bernard TrioNature WalkOutdoor Livingself prod
ESPERANZA SPALDINGCity of RosesRadio Music SocietyHeads Up
Ezra WeissThe PromiseOur Path to This MomentROARK RECORDS
Noah BernsteinA Place Called SilvermoonSixHanley
Chick CoreaPeri's ScopeFurther ExplorationsBlue Note
Ravi ColtraneKleptoSpirit FictionBlue Note
Ravi ColtraneCross RoadsSpirit FictionBlue Note
Todd BishopLonely Womenlittle Played, Little BirdOrigin
Eric ReedBright MississippiThe Baddest MonkSavant
Greg LewisLittle Rootie TootieOrgan Monkself prod

Comments

Bria Skonberg

Rita..

Are you posting your show / interview from May 23 with Bria Skonberg? I didn't see it on the show page. I arrived home too late to hear it.. although I dropped by Ivories Jazz Lounge to hear Bria that night!

Thanks,

-Mark Sanchez

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