Music Lounge - 2021
September
What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
September 13th, 2021
The Jae Sinnett Trio – Altered Egos (self-released)
Drummer and radio host in Washington D.C. Jae Sinnett has just r...
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Hyde Park Jazz Fest 2021 Line-Up!
September 10th, 2021
The Hyde Park Jazz Festival is on September 25th and 26th across the Hyde Park neighborhood, including the return of the ...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
September 6th, 2021
Kenny Garrett – Sounds from the Ancestors (Mack Ave)
Kenny Garrett’s latest, Sounds from the Ancestors, is an all-...
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August
What's New on WDCB... with Dan Bindert
August 30th, 2021
Gerry Gibbs – Songs From My Father (Whaling City Sound)
Drummer Gerry Gibbs 15th release is the result of a 15,000 m...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
August 23rd, 2021
Steve Million – What I Meant To Say (Origin)
Chicago based pianist Steve Million got together with some old friends ...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
August 16th, 2021
Richard D. Johnson – First Glance (Afar Music)
Pianist Richard D. Johnson has been all over the place since he moved...
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Chicago In Tune Festival Kicks Off August 19
August 11th, 2021
NEW CITYWIDE “CHICAGO IN TUNE” FESTIVAL WILL CELEBRATE CITY’S DIVERSE AND LEGENDARY MUSIC SCENE AND THE 2021 YEAR OF CH...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
August 9th, 2021
Nightcrawlers – Do You Know a Good Thing? (Cellar Live)
One of Cory Weeds’ many ensembles, the Nightcrawlers is al...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
August 2nd, 2021
Willie Jones III – Fallen Heroes (WJ3 Records)
Drummer Willie Jones III has been busy for a while now. Between showi...
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July
What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
July 26th, 2021
Kyle Asche Organ Trio – Five Down Blues (Cellar Live)
Guitarist Kyle Asche went into the studio the week before the ...
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What's New on WDCB... with Leslie Keros
July 19th, 2021
Harold Land - Westward Bound! (Reel to Real)
The West Coast saxophonist Harold Land may not be a household name, but i...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
July 12th, 2021
Altoizm – Altoizm (Afar Music)
The debut album for Chicago’s Afar Music is an auspicious way to kick things off. A...
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June
What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
June 28th, 2021
George Cables – Too Close For Comfort (High Note)
Pianist George Cables recently released a new trio album, with Ess...
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What's New on WDCB... with Paul Abella
June 21st, 2021
Kevin Hays, Ben Street & Billy Hart – All Things Are (Smoke Sessions)
Recorded at a closed Smoke in New York City du...
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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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