Events
KMHD Presents A Night at the Movies with 'Round Midnight'
Tuesday, May 27th, KMHD and Clinton Street Theater are excited to present this cinematic jazz gem with a cast of musical heavy hitters, free to RSVP.
Jazz Without Boundaries
On Demand
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Broadcast Playlist
Real-time 24-hour playlist of every song played on 89.1 KMHD, jazz without boundaries.
The Ultimate Jazz Playlist
Seven years of playlists curated by KMHD. A look back as the music always moves forward.
Anthony Valadez joins the KMHD airwaves with his new show Sounds for Plant Lovers
Sounds for Plant Lovers -- the intersection of all things juxtaposed, but rooted in jazz -- airs Mondays - Thursday nights from 11:00 p.m. to Midnight on Portland’s Jazz Radio, KMHD
Tiny Desk
Madison McFerrin: Tiny Desk Concert
Madison McFerrin, who creates instruments in real-time out of her looped vocals, previews songs from her upcoming album SCORPIO backed by a Chicago-based band and a sister vocal trio.
The Scene: Omari Jazz’ ‘Dream Child’ Extended Edition Listening Session at Daydream
Drummer Jay Mumford
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KMHD host Alex Newman takes a deep dive with the New York-based drummer about his winding career.
Saxophonist Nicole McCabe
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15:38
Saxophonist Nicole McCabe talks making music in Portland, her love for Cannonball Adderley and more.
The legend Herbie Hancock
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Hancock speaks with KMHD from his home studio about his meaning of jazz without boundaries.
Episode 14: Samm Culley
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The bassist for the one-hit wonder band of the 1970s, SKULL SNAPS, talks about the band's lasting legacy.
Episode 15: Sonny Rollins
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The Greatest Living Improviser chats with Justin Meyer about nostalgia for the old days, Coleman Hawkins, and the art of improvisation.
Episode 16: Gary Bartz
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The pivotal jazz saxophonist talks about Charles Mingus’ jazz workshop in NYC, his stint with Miles Davis’ band in the early 70’s, and the formation of NTU Troop.
48 Hours With jazz producer Kassa Overall
Artist, drummer and backpack jazz producer Kassa Overall's journey has led him to commanding the rhythm section for some of the greatest musicians in the world.
Theon Cross: Putting respect on the tuba
Tubaist Theon Cross talks with KMHD about his original style and bringing joy through his music no matter the genre.
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Broadcast Schedule
Every program on 89.1 KMHD Jazz Radio, Jazz Without Boundaries.
About KMHD
Member-supported radio station KMHD has been a staple of Portland since 1984.
How Portland's Pleasure Shaped a Sound
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Portland band Pleasure helped to shape the sound for the 1970s by combining jazz, R&B, funk and soul.
