Jazz guitarist Zacc Harris is featured on this week’s edition of Strictly Jazz Sounds. Host Steve Braunginn interviews Harris and highlights some of the recordings on his latest release “Small Wonders.” Harris, who is set to perform at Café Coda, is also the founder of the artist-collective jazz label, Shifting Paradigm Records. Steve’s Picks gives […]
Joan Wildman Tribute on Strictly Jazz Sounds
On the Thursday October 28th edition of Strictly Jazz Sounds, host Jane Reynolds paid tribute to pianist/composer Joan Wildman. Jane played a wide variety of Joan’s music, including cuts from the Joan Wildman Trio, the Full House Quintet, the Joan Wildman/Joe Fonda duo, and in a performance of Roscoe Mitchell‘s “Nonaah” along with personal tributes […]
New FPC Live Concert Announcements
Huzzah! More new concert events are starting to be announced now, but please be aware of all venue requirements to attend indoor shows and check for changes, postponements and cancellations regularly to stay up-to-date. WORT-sponsored shows coming up include Don’t Mess With Cupid on October 23 and various rock, folk and blues tribute bands for […]
Show Update: Keller Williams cancels, H&HG plays 2 sets
Wisconsin-grown bluegrass mavericks Horseshoes & Hand Grenades return to the Sylvee Friday, Oct. 22 along with Chicken Wire Empire featuring Chris Castino of The Big Wu. H&HG is playing 2 sets now, since Keller Williams had to cancel due to the death of his father. Our condolences to Keller and hope he’s able to come […]
NuFone Rick Interviews Spafford, Spins Kitchen Dwellers
The last two shows of the XL II 90 Live Music Radio Hour (Friday Night, Midnight-2AM) took listeners deep into the worlds of two improvisational bands playing shows right here in Madison. As always, these last two shows are available for streaming for two weeks at archive.wortfm.org On October 2nd, we were proud to feature our […]
Strictly Jazz Sounds Interviews Pianist Miki Yamanaka
On the Thursday edition of Strictly Jazz Sounds host Steve Braunginn interviews Japanese pianist Miki Yamanaka about her new album “Stairway to the Stars,” which she recorded at home during the pandemic. Steve’s Picks showcases pre- and new releases by artists including Jane Ira Bloom and Allison Miller, Matt Ulery, Craig Taborn and the superstar […]
