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.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with pianist and vocalist Isabella Isherwood to talk about her love of jazz, the Chicago music scene and the challenges of working as professional musician during a pandemic.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to 3Arts Executive Director Esther Grimm about arts funding in the time of COVID-19 and the organization’s annual Awards Celebration.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek catches up with Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events Commissioner Mark Kelly to talk programming in the virtual space.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek talks to jazz musician and radio host Barry Winograd about the late Joe Segal. Plus, an edited version of one of Segal’s last radio interviews.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with station music director Paul Abella to talk about the newly restored version of the classic 1959 concert film, JAZZ ON A SUMMER’S DAY.
WDCB’s Gary Zidek takes a closer look at the new film, THE CUBAN. He caught up with one of the movie’s stars, Academy Award-winner Louis Gossett Jr. and director Sergio Navarretta.