The Arts Section

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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 Long-time Arts Leader Jim Hirsch

Oct 4

Oct 4 A Conversation With Long-time Arts Leader Jim Hirsch

WDCB’s Gary Zidek sits down with Chicago Sinfonietta executive director Jim Hirsch for a wide-ranging conversation about his nearly 40-year career in arts administration and what’s next as he prepares for his next challenge.

Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Cynthia Yeh Prepares For U.S. Premiere

Sep 30

Sep 30 Chicago Symphony Orchestra's Cynthia Yeh Prepares For U.S. Premiere

Chicago-based music writer Dennis Polkow caught up with Chicago Symphony Orchestra principal percussionist Cynthia Yeh for a preview of the U.S. premiere of Avner Dorman’s ETERNAL RHYTHM.

WDCB's Barry Winograd Ready For What's Next

Sep 9

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.

A Life In Music: Thurman Barker

Aug 30

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.

Origin Story: Pianist Ryan Cohan

Aug 29

Aug 29 Origin Story: Pianist Ryan Cohan

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

Mike Reed Illuminates 30 Years of Influential Chicago Jazz

Aug 28

Aug 28 Mike Reed Illuminates 30 Years of Influential Chicago Jazz

2019 Chicago Jazz Festival Preview

Aug 27

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.

A Conversation With Earth Wind & Fire's Ralph Johnson

Jul 25

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.

A Conversation With Chicago Vocalist Dee Alexander

Jul 11

Jul 11 A Conversation With Chicago Vocalist Dee Alexander

Rarely Seen Photos Capture Rolling Stones 1964 Visit to Chicago

Jun 24

Jun 24 Rarely Seen Photos Capture Rolling Stones 1964 Visit to Chicago

CSO Maestro Riccardo Muti's First Radio Interview Post Strike

Jun 14

Jun 14 CSO Maestro Riccardo Muti's First Radio Interview Post Strike

New Program Explores the Music of Black America In Migration

May 24

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.

Chicago Music School Honors Former Leader

May 6

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.

Ravinia 2019 Season Preview

May 2

May 2 Ravinia 2019 Season Preview

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

A Conversation With Acclaimed Jazz Musician Paquito D'Rivera

Mar 7

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.