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Strictly Jazz Sounds-SJS

Steve Braunginn

Booking Overview

This is an interview show about jazz, featuring external guests who are primarily working musicians, alongside producers, critics, writers, and venue or festival leaders. Agencies can credibly pitch accomplished jazz performers and composers, knowledgeable jazz historians and music professionals, and leaders involved in jazz venues or events; booking difficulty is medium.

Metrics

Episodes: 38

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

strictlyjazzsounds@gmail.com

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Host

Steve Braunginn - Broadcaster with more than 20 years of on-air experience at WORT 89.9 FM.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Accomplished jazz musicians and composers, including award-winning or extensively recorded artists, as well as experienced music professionals and leaders in jazz organizations.
Required Achievements:  
Released acclaimed or widely recognized recordings, Built a substantial performing or recording career, Led a jazz organization, festival, or other music initiative, Contributed to jazz through writing, education, production, or preservation

Recent Guest Discussions

Thelonious Monk IV - Thelonious Monk's Legacy, Archival Recordings, Catalog Preservation, And Bringing The Family's Work To New Audiences.

Thelonious Sphere Monk III - Thelonious Monk's Musical Influence And Family Life, The Legacy Of Charlie Rouse, Archival Recordings, And Preserving Monk's Catalog.

Thelonious Monk IV - Thelonious Monk's Legacy, Archival Recordings, Catalog Preservation, And Reaching New Audiences.

Thelonious Sphere Monk III - Thelonious Monk's Musical Influence And Family Life, Charlie Rouse, Archival Recordings, And The Monk Family's Legacy.

Joe Lovano - His Album Paramount Quartet, Improvisation, Jazz History, Recording With ECM, And Musical Influences.

Recent Topics

Music, Jazz, Jazz History, Jazz Musicians, Music Production

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Strictly Jazz Sounds-SJS
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Episode 36-Thelonious Monk: Wrong Is Right-Part Two

October 12, 2026

The conversation continues. In Part Two of Thelonious Monk: Wrong Is Right, Steve Braunginn returns to his extraordinary two-day conversation with T.S. Monk—Thelonious Sphere Monk III—and his son, Thelonious Monk IV. We pick up with tenor saxophonist Charlie Rouse and a fascinating question: What made Rouse such a distinctive musical partner for Monk? T.S. draws a revealing distinction between the great saxophonists who played with his father. Johnny Griffin, Sonny Rollins and John Coltrane b...

Episode 36-Thelonious Monk:Wrong is Right-Part One

October 04, 2026

Thelonious Monk changed the language of jazz. But behind the unmistakable harmonies, rhythms and compositions was a husband, father and grandfather whose story is still being told by the family carrying his legacy forward. On this edition of Strictly Jazz Sounds, Steve Braunginn welcomes T.S. Monk—Thelonious Sphere Monk III—and his son, Thelonious Monk IV, for an expansive conversation about the man the world knows simply as Monk. T.S. remembers his father not as the mysterious, eccentric fig...

Episode 35-Joe Lovano: Still on the Rise

August 04, 2026

Having a virtual conversation with someone like Joe Lovano invites you to take in more than the words. You find yourself looking around the room with him — the basement, the books, the CDs, maybe a few records, family photos, and a trombone resting naked on top of a bookcase like it had just stepped away from the bandstand. Behind Joe, as we begin talking, there's a music stand with sheet music on it, though I couldn't quite make out the title. Somehow, that feels right. With Joe Lovano, ther...

Frequently asked questions

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Strictly Jazz Sounds-SJS
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How do I get in touch with Strictly Jazz Sounds-SJS?

Strictly Jazz Sounds-SJS is hosted by Steve Braunginn. Its publicly listed email is strictlyjazzsounds@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Strictly Jazz Sounds-SJS?

The publicly listed email for Strictly Jazz Sounds-SJS: strictlyjazzsounds@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Strictly Jazz Sounds-SJS have?

Podseeker estimates Strictly Jazz Sounds-SJS reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Strictly Jazz Sounds-SJS?

Strictly Jazz Sounds-SJS typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: Accomplished jazz musicians and composers, including award-winning or extensively recorded artists, as well as experienced music professionals and leaders in jazz organizations. Common among recent guests: Released acclaimed or widely recognized recordings; Built a substantial performing or recording career; Led a jazz organization, festival, or other music initiative. Recent guests include Thelonious Monk IV, Thelonious Sphere Monk III, and Thelonious Monk IV.

How hard is it to get booked on Strictly Jazz Sounds-SJS?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Strictly Jazz Sounds-SJS cover?

Recent episodes cover Music, Jazz, Jazz History, Jazz Musicians, and Music Production. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

strictlyjazzsounds@gmail.com

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