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Water Bound: Part II
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Why TRAPPIST-1 Is Our Favorite Alien Planetary System
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. When I was a wee graduate student back in the late 1980s, we didn’t know if there were any planets orbiting other stars (i.e., “exoplanets”). Now, just three decades later, we know that there are planets orbiting pretty much every star in the galaxy. This abundance of worlds was one reason I wrote my new book, The Little Book of Aliens.
jazz in the afternoon
and released posthumously in 1983 (Edition One) Until 3:30, will alternate with holiday jazz. Our Christmas present to you.
How Stars Die - JSTOR Daily
The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. For most of human history, people thought stars were eternal. They were immortal gods in the sky or timeless jewels set in the celestial firmament. One of the most remarkable discoveries of twentieth-century astronomy, then, was that stars have life cycles just like us. They are born, they pass through middle age, and eventually they die. Today, I want to tell you a little bit about that last part of the cycle: stellar death.
Latin Jazz featuring Machito and his Afro-Cubans
Nick Gefroh has retired as leader of Portland's salsa band, Pa'lante, but the band lives on. We'll celebrate with the music of Machito Bobby Sanabria, and Herbie Mann, to name just a few. Nick will be our guest to offer his knowledge and joy of his decades of involvement in Portland's Latin Jazz scene.
New Music from Gordon Lee
Join our email list for periodic updates and specials The Global Sail Ep. 2: A conversation about Ethiopia and the African immigrant experience It Did Happen Here It Did Happen Here hosts and producers talk about their project and event on Tuesday, June 6th, 7pm Asian-Pacific Heritage Month APANO staff talk to us about AAPI, what they do and their 05/20/2023 event Keeping It Real, with Lisa Loving Premiere - Interview with JoAnn Hardesty, former Portland City Commissioner
Memorial Day Jazz
Join our email list for periodic updates and specials Asian-Pacific Heritage Month APANO staff talk to us about AAPI, what they do and their upcoming event, Saturday May 20th, 5pm Keeping It Real, with Lisa Loving Premiere - Interview with JoAnn Hardesty, former Portland City Commissioner The Global Sail Premiere: The Global Sail, with TK Kapurura Voices for the Animals Voices For The Animals 4/28/23
Carl Saunders memorial
Latin jazz bandleader Brent Fischer described Carl Saunders this way: 'Carl Saunders is on every single Brent or Claire Fischer large ensemble album since the 90s. He never gave - or took - any BS and was always thinking about what was in service to the music first, besides being a good friend full of wise advice and wise cracks.
Symphony Sid Special
with shows from 1937 to 1972 - an all latin show. All the original and best versions of his theme, Jumpin' With Symphony Sid, will be heard around his last interview by Phil Schaap, along with his favorites including Lester Young,
Live at 2022 Mt. Hood Festival of Jazz
The crowd was limited due rain May 6. An indoor venue was added late and not everyone got the word. If you missed the performance, KBOO has it for you today. New CD by guitarist Alfredo Muro will close the show
Annual Gene Harris Special Original
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Winter Membership Drive
is here today to remember Dave by. Yes, he preferred to be a sideman. We'll also slip in a West Side Story tune just before Steven Spielberg's new movie release December 10.
Dave Frishberg memorial tribute
Air date: Wed, 11/24/2021 - 2:00pm to 4:00pm Dave Frishberg: Portland pianist, vocalist, songwriter and composer Dave was a unique individual, a wry commenter on American social mores, and an engaging and unforgettable man. Today we will start with a program dedicated to him, his wife, and his legion of fans. The tribute will continue with a set of his music for each Jazz In The Afternoon show until year's end, at least.
Portland Jazz Music Scene
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Memorial to Ray Rom and David Kennedy/music by Art Abrams Swing Machine and Dave Frishberg
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Need we say more
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A KBOO Debut
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April Foolin'
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So Rare
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