Music Lounge - 2026
March
What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
March 16th, 2026
This week, I’m glad to present an All-Chicago edition of “What’s New on WDCB!” We are blessed with so much great youn...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
March 9th, 2026
Kurt Elling and the WDR Big Band – In the Brass Palace (Big Shoulders Records)
Chicago’s very own Kurt Elling has ...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
March 2nd, 2026
Jeremy Pelt – Our Community Will Not Be Erased (High Note)
Trumpeter Jeremy Pelt is back with a new album for 2026, ...
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February
What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
February 23rd, 2026
Sam Robinson – Chasin’ the Dream (Miles High Records)
Chicago based trumpeter, composer and educator, Sam Robinson...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
February 16th, 2026
Stephen Parisi, Jr. – Buddy! (Shifting Paradigm Records)
Chicago bassist Stephen Parisi, Jr. is releasing his new al...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
February 9th, 2026
The Dave Wilson Quartet – When Even Goes East (self-produced)
Saxophonist Dave Wilson has recently released his eigh...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
February 2nd, 2026
Vancouver Jazz Orchestra – Meets Brian Charette (Cellar Music)
The Vancouver Jazz Orchestra has just released a comp...
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January
What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
January 26th, 2026
Pharez Whitted - The Lindy Bop (self-produced)
It should come as no surprise that Pharez Whitted’s new album, The L...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
January 19th, 2026
Aaron Parks – By All Means!! (Blue Note)
If I were to name a new record By All Means!! and have the cover design evo...
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Three Jazz Organ Classics…with Dan Bindert
January 12th, 2026
Paul Abella is on vacation and since this week and we’re celebrating the Chicago roots of the Hammond organ and its Evansto...
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In Memoriam 2025
January 5th, 2026
This week in the Music Lounge, Paul Abella reminds us to take a moment to remember a few of the outstanding artists we lost i...
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