The Arts Section 03/12/17
March 12th, 2017
Lots of Jazz on this edition of The Arts Section. Host Gary Zidek chatted with renowned pianist Danilo Perez about his relationship with Dizzy Gillespie and a new performance program he’s put together to celebrate the centennials of four jazz legends who were all born in 1917. We’ll also hear about a Jazz Institute of Chicago performance series (JazzCity) that just kicked off. The Dueling Critics review a new play titled THE COLUMNIST. And Gary revisits a conversation he had with vibraphonist Gary Burton last year. Burton is about to perform in Chicago for the final time.
Gary chatted with Danilo Perez about a number of things, including about his new concert program JAZZ 100. Perez is honoring the centennials for 4 jazz legends.
Speaking of jazz legends ... Gary revisits his conversation with vibraphonist Gary Burton in honor of the 7-time Grammy award winner's recent reitrement announcment.
