Apr 22

Apr 22 Chicago Jazz Musicians Cope With COVID-19 Mandates

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek caught up with some Chicago jazz musicians to find out how they’re dealing with life in the time of COVID-19

Feb 24

Feb 24 New Documentary Drops the Needle On Stories Attached to Record Collections

Gary Zidek

FIlm

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to the people involved with the new documentary DUSTY GROOVE: THE SOUND OF TRANSITION.

Feb 5

Feb 5 Duke Ellington's Music Comes Alive On Stage In New Production

Gary Zidek

Theater

Jan 30

Jan 30 Makaya McCraven Ready For These Times

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with drummer and producer Makaya McCraven to talk about his music roots, Chicago’s music scene and his new project IN THESE TIMES.

Jan 7

Jan 7 Best Jazz Albums of 2019

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek asks DCB Jazz Hosts Paul Abella and Leslie Keros about their favorite Jazz albums of 2019.

Oct 19

Oct 19 2020 Will Be The Year Of Chicago Music

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek was there when Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events made the announcement that 2020 would be the “Year of Chicago Music”.

Oct 14

Oct 14 Fly Me to the Moon: Special Concert Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

Gary Zidek

Music

Oct 9

Oct 9 New Documentary Gives Witness to BIRTH OF THE COOL

Gary Zidek

FIlm

Sep 27

Sep 27 New Book Explores Detroit's Jazz Legacy

Gary Zidek

Books

WDCB’s Leslie Keros talks with Mark Stryker about his new book, JAZZ FROM DETROIT.

Sep 9

Sep 9 WDCB's Barry Winograd Ready For What's Next

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to musician & longtime radio announcer Barry Winograd about his four decade career on-air and what’s next as he steps away from his mid-day show.

Aug 30

Aug 30 A Life In Music: Thurman Barker

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with percussionist Thurman Barker during a visit to his hometown of Chicago.

Aug 29

Aug 29 Origin Story: Pianist Ryan Cohan

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Leslie Keros profiles pianist and composer Ryan Cohan.

Aug 28

Aug 28 Mike Reed Illuminates 30 Years of Influential Chicago Jazz

Gary Zidek

Books, Music

Aug 27

Aug 27 2019 Chicago Jazz Festival Preview

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to WDCB’s Paul Abella about the acts he’s excited to see at this year’s Chicago Jazz Fest.

Jul 25

Jul 25 A Conversation With Earth Wind & Fire's Ralph Johnson

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek spoke with long-time Earth Wind & Fire percussionist and vocalist Ralph Johnson about the group’s beginnings and favorite memories.

Jul 11

Jul 11 A Conversation With Chicago Vocalist Dee Alexander

Gary Zidek

Music

May 24

May 24 New Program Explores the Music of Black America In Migration

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits a recent rehearsal for the Chicago premiere of TWO WINGS: THE MUSIC OF BLACK AMERICA IN MIGRATION.

May 6

May 6 Chicago Music School Honors Former Leader

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Duffie Adelson, Merit School of Music’s former president and executive director, for a conversation about a life in music and the Alice S. Pfealzer Distinguished Service to the Arts Award she’s set to receive.

May 2

May 2 Ravinia 2019 Season Preview

Gary Zidek

Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Ravinia President and CEO Welz Kauffman about Ravinia’s 2019 season.

Mar 7

Mar 7 A Conversation With Acclaimed Jazz Musician Paquito D'Rivera

Gary Zidek

Music

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Apr 22 Chicago Jazz Musicians Cope With COVID-19 Mandates

WDCB’s Gary Zidek caught up with some Chicago jazz musicians to find out how they’re dealing with life in the time of COVID-19

Feb 24 New Documentary Drops the Needle On Stories Attached to Record Collections

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to the people involved with the new documentary DUSTY GROOVE: THE SOUND OF TRANSITION.

Feb 5 Duke Ellington's Music Comes Alive On Stage In New Production

Jan 30 Makaya McCraven Ready For These Times

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with drummer and producer Makaya McCraven to talk about his music roots, Chicago’s music scene and his new project IN THESE TIMES.

Jan 7 Best Jazz Albums of 2019

WDCB’s Gary Zidek asks DCB Jazz Hosts Paul Abella and Leslie Keros about their favorite Jazz albums of 2019.

Oct 19 2020 Will Be The Year Of Chicago Music

WDCB’s Gary Zidek was there when Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events made the announcement that 2020 would be the “Year of Chicago Music”.

Oct 14 Fly Me to the Moon: Special Concert Celebrates 50th Anniversary of Apollo 11

Oct 9 New Documentary Gives Witness to BIRTH OF THE COOL

Sep 27 New Book Explores Detroit's Jazz Legacy

WDCB’s Leslie Keros talks with Mark Stryker about his new book, JAZZ FROM DETROIT.

Sep 9 WDCB's Barry Winograd Ready For What's Next

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to musician & longtime radio announcer Barry Winograd about his four decade career on-air and what’s next as he steps away from his mid-day show.

Aug 30 A Life In Music: Thurman Barker

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with percussionist Thurman Barker during a visit to his hometown of Chicago.

Aug 29 Origin Story: Pianist Ryan Cohan

WDCB’s Leslie Keros profiles pianist and composer Ryan Cohan.

Aug 28 Mike Reed Illuminates 30 Years of Influential Chicago Jazz

Aug 27 2019 Chicago Jazz Festival Preview

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to WDCB’s Paul Abella about the acts he’s excited to see at this year’s Chicago Jazz Fest.

Jul 25 A Conversation With Earth Wind & Fire's Ralph Johnson

WDCB’s Gary Zidek spoke with long-time Earth Wind & Fire percussionist and vocalist Ralph Johnson about the group’s beginnings and favorite memories.

Jul 11 A Conversation With Chicago Vocalist Dee Alexander

May 24 New Program Explores the Music of Black America In Migration

WDCB’s Gary Zidek visits a recent rehearsal for the Chicago premiere of TWO WINGS: THE MUSIC OF BLACK AMERICA IN MIGRATION.

May 6 Chicago Music School Honors Former Leader

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Duffie Adelson, Merit School of Music’s former president and executive director, for a conversation about a life in music and the Alice S. Pfealzer Distinguished Service to the Arts Award she’s set to receive.

May 2 Ravinia 2019 Season Preview

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to Ravinia President and CEO Welz Kauffman about Ravinia’s 2019 season.

Mar 7 A Conversation With Acclaimed Jazz Musician Paquito D'Rivera

WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks with NEA Jazz Master Paquito D’Rivera about a life in music.