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My name is Gary Zidek. Welcome to The Arts Section. Tune into the radio program every Sunday morning on WDCB 90.9 & 90.7 FM or listen to it online here. I'll be showcasing a variety of arts & entertainment stories.

All in Music

A Conversation With Renowned Conductor Dalia Stasevska

Jan 18

Jan 18 A Conversation With Renowned Conductor Dalia Stasevska

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with conductor Dalia Stasevska during her recent visit to Chicago.

Saxophonist Dave Koz Continues Holiday Tradition

Dec 5

Dec 5 Saxophonist Dave Koz Continues Holiday Tradition

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Dave Koz about the 25th anniversary of his Christmas tour, which arrives in Chicago on December 8.

Spine-chilling Sounds: New Philharmonic Presents Halloween Spooktakular

Oct 18

Oct 18 Spine-chilling Sounds: New Philharmonic Presents Halloween Spooktakular

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with New Philharmonic music director & conductor Kirk Muspratt to talk about the orchestra’s upcoming Halloween program.

New Jazz Album Explores History of the Americas

Sep 2

Sep 2 New Jazz Album Explores History of the Americas

Electric Word, Life: New Experience Celebrates Prince

Jul 11

Jul 11 Electric Word, Life: New Experience Celebrates Prince

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits PRINCE: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE, which is making its world premiere in Chicago.

Starburst: Composer Jessie Montgomery

May 13

May 13 Starburst: Composer Jessie Montgomery

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra’s Mead Composer In-Residence Jessie Montgomery.

Casting Dizzy Spellz

Apr 24

Apr 24 Casting Dizzy Spellz

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with renowned trumpeter and jazz educator Sean Jones to talk about his DIZZY SPELLZ program.

Moving Imagery Adds New Element to Spektral Quartet Premiere

Apr 5

Apr 5 Moving Imagery Adds New Element to Spektral Quartet Premiere

Shining a Light On Mary Lou Williams

Mar 30

Mar 30 Shining a Light On Mary Lou Williams

WDCB’s Leslie Keros catches up with musican, composer and author Deanna Witkowski to talk about her two-plus decades of research of jazz legend Mary Lou Williams.

Mar 29

Mar 29 Secret Sounds

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with SoFar Sounds’ Tori Hughes to talk about the organization’s unique model.

Fire It Up: Terence Blanchard Brings New Opera to Chicago

Mar 22

Mar 22 Fire It Up: Terence Blanchard Brings New Opera to Chicago

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Grammy-winning trumpeter and Oscar-nominated film score composer Terence Blanchard to talk about his new opera, FIRE SHUT UP IN MY BONES.

Concert-Theatre Work Sheds Light On Joseph Bologne, A Man of Many Talents

Feb 16

Feb 16 Concert-Theatre Work Sheds Light On Joseph Bologne, A Man of Many Talents

Remembering Blues Great Jimmy Johnson

Feb 7

Feb 7 Remembering Blues Great Jimmy Johnson

It's All About Touch: Dave Specter Still Going Strong

Jan 5

Jan 5 It's All About Touch: Dave Specter Still Going Strong

WDCB’s Leslie Keros looks back at guitarist Dave Specter’s career.

Keeping Score With Conductor Richard Kaufman

Nov 24

Nov 24 Keeping Score With Conductor Richard Kaufman

WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with renowned conductor Richard Kaufman to talk about his career, film scores and conducting the Chicago Symphony Orchestra.