Strictly Jazz Sounds presents a premier broadcast of the pandemic-inspired live-streamed concert of the Johannes Wallmann New Quintet, originally recorded on October 23, 2020 at UW Memorial Union Shannon Hall. This broadcast features the JW quintet including Sharel Cassity (alto/soprano saxophone), Mitch Shiner (vibraphone), Nick Moran (bass) and Devin Drobka (drums). Strictly Jazz Sounds host Steve Braunginn interviews UW-Madison Jazz Studies Director/Professor and pianist Johannes Wallmann,w ho shares a few surprises of upcoming new releases and concerts. Tune in to Strictly Jazz Sounds, Thursday May 20, 2-5 PM CDT on WORT89.9-FM for an afternoon of live music. (Streaming at wortfm.org)
(Photo courtesy of Johannes Wallmann.)