Music Lounge - 2021
June
What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
June 14th, 2021
Jazz From Planet Flippo – Dedications (Oppilf)
Chicago pianist Dave Flippo’s Jazz from Planet Flippo has a new alb...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
June 7th, 2021
Jane Monheit – Come What May (Club 44)
Vocalist Jane Monheit has a new album out called Come What May, and it’s a ...
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May
What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
May 31st, 2021
Jeremy Monteiro, Jay Anderson & Lewis Nash – Live at No Black Tie (Jazz Note)
Pianist Jeremy Monteiro has made 40 al...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
May 24th, 2021
Shawn Maxwell – Expectation & Experience (Jazzline)
One of the in vogue trends of 2021, thus far, has been albums cr...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
May 17th, 2021
Nnenna Freelon – Time Traveler (Origin)
It has been entirely too long between albums from Nnenna Freelon. Discountin...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
May 10th, 2021
Charles Lloyd – Tone Poem (Blue Note)
Charles Lloyd has had the same band together for a few years now, and Tone Poe...
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Kurt Elling and Wynton Marsalis Headline Ravinia's Summer
May 6th, 2021
The Ravinia Festival, under the direction of its new President and CEO Jeffrey P. Haydon, announced its summer schedule t...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
May 3rd, 2021
Marques Carroll – The Ancestors’ Call (self-produced)
Trumpeter Marques Carroll has a big sound, and he clearly kn...
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April
What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
April 26th, 2021
Jim Snidero - Live at the Deer Head Inn (Savant)
Jim Snidero puts out strong, solid completely straight ahead albums. ...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
April 19th, 2021
Vincent Herring – Preaching to the Choir (Smoke Sessions)
Vincent Herring is back with a new album for Smoke Session...
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WDCB Celebrates Our Volunteers!
April 18th, 2021
Approximately one-third of WDCB's broadcast schedule is covered by volunteer program hosts. As April is National Voluntee...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
April 12th, 2021
Russell Ferrante Trio – Inflexion (Blue Canoe)
Mention the name Russell Ferrante, and people in the know will immedi...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
April 5th, 2021
Out To Dinner: Play On (Posi-Tone)
So, the brains behind Posi-Tone Records is smart about a bunch of things…he gets ...
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March
What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
March 29th, 2021
Tom Tallitsch: Message (self-produced)
Saxophonist Tom Tallitsch has been on the scene for a while, putting out a stri...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
March 22nd, 2021
Fred Cantu and His Big Band: M.F.G. (self-produced)
Chicago-based trumpeter Fred Cantu can be seen with his small grou...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
March 15th, 2021
Joe Chambers: Samba de Maracatu (Blue Note)
The biggest shock on Joe Chambers’ first album in five years, Samba de...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
March 8th, 2021
Sharel Cassity: Fearless (self-produced)
Saxophonist Sharel Cassity’s latest is called Fearless and it features he...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
March 1st, 2021
This week, I'm focusing on three CDs that are available in our list of Thank You Gifts during WDCB's Spring Pledge D...
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February
What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
February 15th, 2021
Dave Stryker: Baker’s Circle (Strikezone Records)
Guitarist Dave Stryker has been busy these past few years, with ...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
February 8th, 2021
Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio: I Told You So (Colemine)
Organist Delvon Lamarr is helping to make 2021 a little bit funkier...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
February 1st, 2021
Leon Lee Dorsey: Thank You Mr. Mabern (JazzAvenue1)
This fantastic album by bassist Leon Lee Dorsey, with support from...
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January
What's on WDCB... with Paul Abella
January 25th, 2021
Charlie Apicella: Classic Guitar (zoho)
Guitarist Charlie Apicella has made a career out of wearing his love for Grant...
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What's on WDCB... with Paul Abella
January 18th, 2021
Emmet Cohen: Future Stride (Mack Avenue)
If you’ve been watching Emmet Cohen’s career, he’s been a very solid, s...
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Ramsey Lewis Announces Monthly "Saturday Salon" Schedule
January 14th, 2021
GRAMMY® Award-winning pianist, NEA Jazz Master, and host of WDCB's "Legends of Jazz" program, Ramsey Lewis continues...
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