Dario Brignoli
Clarinetist Dario Brignoli splits his time between Tucson, Arizona and Chicago these days. He also frequently makes his way back
Sandra Donatelle
French horn player, Sandra Donatelle, has crossed genres, borders and continents in her long career. Born and raised in Toronto,
2025: What the . . ?
2025 was a helluva year. Let’s look back, with trepidation. And some joy. I’ll give you a short (for me)
Tom Mendel
Bassist Tom Mendel has had a long and storied career as a bass player. He has been ‘based’ (pardon the
BJ Levy
CFM president, BJ Levy is my blockbuster guest to kick off Season 3 on Chicago Musician. BJ had a long
Mumbai Bye
A visit to Mumbai is on tap for Part 3 of my Indian adventure, Mumbai Bye. Part 2 ended with
Still India
‘Still India’ picks up where I left off after the ‘So I went to India. . .’ episode (Cadenza #5).
So, I went to India. . .
I went to India with my cousin Gisele for the first two weeks of April. We were planning to visit
Infield Fly: Ruhl #2
More with Malcolm Ruhl. At the end of Part I (last episode), Malcolm was just about to make his Broadway
Malcolm Ruhl #1
Malcolm Ruhl is a versatile musician. Growing up in Brooklyn, he played guitar, cello, sang and wrote his own songs.