The Arts Section 01/25/26

On this edition of The Arts Section, host Gary Zidek has all the details of International Jazz Day 2026. Chicago will host the global celebration of jazz this year. Illinois Govenor JB Pritzker, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson, and jazz legend Herbie Hancock were among the luminaries at a Jazz Day launch event. Theater Critics, Kelly Kleiman and Kathy Hey, join Gary to review Timeline Theater’s EUREKA DAY. Later in the show, Gary revisits his conversation with celebrated producer and musician Don Was.