Jazz in the Afternoon

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Airs at: Wed, 03/12/2025 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Airs at: Wed, 03/11/2026 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hosted by: 
Bob Riddle
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

Joyous, melodic, classic performances for Thanksgiving

Airs at: Wed, 11/27/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
We'll celebrate Thanksgiving with jazz today. December 18 will air our Christmas Jazz special. January 1 : The Art of the Ballad. David Lifton hosts "A Jazz World" December 4, 11, and 25. with regards, your host, Bob Riddle Read more

Jazz from the Broadway stage.

Airs at: Wed, 11/06/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Join Rita Rega this afternoon when she will have song and dance man Seth Hampton as her guest chatting about what it's like to be in a Broadway musical. Read more

A Snapshot of Portland Jazz history through the eyes of pianist/composer Gordon Lee.

Airs at: Wed, 10/23/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Special Guest Nancy King - her music and stories

Airs at: Wed, 10/09/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Another special two hours with Nancy King will take place Wednesday on KBOO from 2 to 4 p.m. If you've heard our previous shows together, you know there is never enough time to hear her sublime music, and hear her matchless stories, told with her special verve and joy. Steve... Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 09/25/13

Airs at: Wed, 09/25/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Jazz in the Afternoon on 09/11/13

Airs at: Wed, 09/11/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Saxophonists are featured today:   Warren Rand from 2 to 3 pm; Kerry Strayer memorial from 3 to 3:30 pm;and David Valdez (and also trumpeter Dick Titterington) from 3:30 to 4 .Bob Riddle hosts.   Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 08/28/13

Airs at: Wed, 08/28/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
We'll remember Cedar Walton (including with Art Blakey)and Marian McPartland (with Bill Evans)on this week's Jazz In The Afternoon.Bob Riddle hosts Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 07/31/13

Airs at: Wed, 07/31/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
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Jazz in the Afternoon on 07/31/13

Airs at: Wed, 07/31/2013 at 1:55pm - 2:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Susie Jones guests to highlight music educationand the Mt. Hood Jazz Fest.Miles takes us to the jazz calendar,and Portland local luminaries close.NOTE: Showtime 200p-400pwith host Bob Riddle. Read more

Jazz in the Afternoon on 07/17/13

Airs at: Wed, 07/17/2013 at 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Produced for:  Jazz in the Afternoon
Warning!  This Big Band Latin Jazz ain't dull!Machito, Tito, Kenton, Shorty Rogers, the Diz,Malo, Chico O'Farrill, and more if we can squeeze them in.The Cathedral Park preview will feature music from Stan Bock, Chuck Israels,Marilyn Keller (our special guest), Tom Grant, a... Read more