Jazz in the Afternoon

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Airs at: Wed, 04/24/2024 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 07/22/15

Airs at: Wed, 07/22/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Cathedral Park Jazz Festival Preview

Airs at: Wed, 07/15/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Festival performer Robert Moore, to appear Sunday with his 16-piece orchestra, and Jazz Society of Oregon president Mitzi Zilka, will be our guests to preview this 35th annual edition of this free outdoor festival. Hope you'll tune in and enjoy. Your host, Bob Riddle Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 07/08/15

Airs at: Wed, 07/08/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Blues Meets Jazz - with Rhythm added - and takes over

Airs at: Wed, 07/01/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

In our annual tip of the hat to our Waterfront Blues Festival, when blues wins us all over for 4 days this weekend, jazz meets blues - and rhythm and blues - head on. We're getting the 45s out! Bassist Ed Bennett will close the show after the 3:30 jazz calendar to tip the sca... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 06/24/15

Airs at: Wed, 06/24/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Eddie Palmieri Concert Preview

Airs at: Wed, 06/17/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Salsero, pianist, composer, bandleader, and 10-time Grammy winner Eddie Palmieri's music will be presented, with special guests Marcia Hocker, who will emcee Eddie's upcoming PDX Jazz concert August 8, and KBOO's own salsa and jazz host Nick Gefroh. We'll close with a mini-me... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 06/10/15

Airs at: Wed, 06/10/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

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Past Gems and Coming Attractions

Airs at: Wed, 06/03/2015 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm

Produced for: Jazz in the Afternoon

Jazz continues Live and Well in Portland. We'll preview what's to come this summer (festivals, club, and public events) and touch on top past memories with a few new, and old, releases. Always the best in jazz, and always in the spirit of Jim Andrews. Jazz calendar at 3:30 ... Read more