Tune in Thursday to “A John Coltrane Special: Part II” on Strictly Jazz Sounds featuring a complete, uninterrupted playing of A Love Supreme. Coltrane’s birthday (August 23) fell during the Pledge Drive so this is SJS co-host Steve Braunginn’s belated birthday celebration. Featured tracks from John Coltrane’s illustrious career include collaborations with Sonny Rollins and […]
Annual DOWNBEAT Critics Poll Show on Strictly Jazz Sounds
The Thursday September 10 edition of Strictly Jazz Sounds features its annual DOWNBEAT Critics Poll show. Co-host Steve Braunginn features winners in all of the major categories including tracks by Jimmy Heath, Carmen McRae, Terri Lyne Carrington, John Coltrane, Kenny Barron, Jane Ira Bloom and Herbie Hancock among many others. Carrington’s “Bells (Ring Loudly)” from […]
Strictly Jazz Sounds Celebrates Terri Lyne Carrington
Drummer, singer, bandleader, composer, producer and entrepreneur Terri Lyne Carrington is a trailblazer and bridge-builder in the jazz world. Join host Steven Braunginn on the Thursday, August 13 edition of Strictly Jazz Sounds as he recognizes Carrington’s historic victories in the 68th Annual DownBeat Magazine critics poll. Carrington was a triple winner in the poll, […]
Strictly Jazz Sounds Celebrates John Coltrane!
Saxophonist legend John Coltrane died on July 17, 1967 at the young age of 40. The Thursday July 17 edition of Strictly Jazz Sounds will celebrate the musical accomplishments and contributions of this revered musician who fundamentally altered the direction and tenor of jazz. We will explore Coltrane’s brief but highly productive studio recordings, beginning […]
Missing jazz festivals? Strictly Jazz Sounds has the cure!
The Isthmus Jazz Festival, Madison’s perennial summer jazz outing, went dark this year because of the pandemic. Most festivals are canceling their summer concerts, leaving fans longing for live music. The Thursday, July 2 edition of Strictly Jazz Sounds will scratch that itch. The 3 o’clock hour will be packed with the sounds of the […]
Strictly Jazz Sounds “Jazz and Civil Rights” 6/18/2020
On the Thursday June 18 edition of Strictly Jazz Sounds host Steve Braunginn features “Jazz and Civil Rights: Past and Present” in the 4 o’ clock hour. Beginning with three selections from “What’s Goin’ On” by Motown legend Marvin Gaye, followed by the most recent release from renowned double bassist Christian McBride “The Movement Revisited: […]
