The Thursday March 11 pledge drive edition of Strictly Jazz Sounds features recordings from the iconic New York jazz club the Village Vanguard. This sonic adventure into NYC’s longest existing jazz club includes historical recordings from John Coltrane, Betty Carter, Bill Evans, Geri Allen, Charlie Haden, Dexter Gordon and Art Pepper and others. We will also feature a rare recording by Japanese pianist and recording artist Junko Onishi, the only southeast Asian to have their music recorded at the Village Vanguard. Join host Steve Braunginn for this WORT winter pledge drive edition of Strictly Jazz Sounds, Thursday, March 11, 2-5PM, CT and support WORT by going to wortfm.org.
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(Photo of saxophonist Joe Lovano was taken by Stephen Braunginn at the 2014 NEA Jazz Masters Award concert/ceremony at Jazz at Lincoln Center)