10 Questions with Saxophonist Max Bessesen
Chicago-based alto saxophonist Max Bessesen talks about growing up in Denver, his post-Oberlin world travels, and his current projects.
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- Mar 2, 2020
- 10 min
10 Questions with Pianist Lara Driscoll
Pianist Lara Driscoll tells Chicago Jazz Magazine about her playing, her writing, her music education philosophy, her new CD and much more.
- Jan 31, 2020
- 9 min
10 Questions with Baritone Saxophonist Ted Hogarth
Chicago Jazz Magazine talks to baritone saxophonist and woodwind doubler, Ted Hogarth.
- Dec 31, 2019
- 7 min
10 Questions: 2019 Recap
Chicago Jazz Magazine compiles artists' answers to what got them into jazz, from the 2019 "10 Questions" columns.
- Dec 2, 2019
- 6 min
10 Questions with Pianist Chris White
Chicago-based jazz pianist Chris White talks about his education, career, performance background, and his "A Charlie Brown Christmas" show.
- Nov 1, 2019
- 6 min
10 Questions with Bassist John Tate
Chicago-based bassist john Tate talks about his musical influences, his mentorship with Ron Carter while at Juilliard, and current projects.
- Oct 2, 2019
- 9 min
10 Questions with Guitarist Matt Gold
Chicago-based guitarist Matt Gold talks about his musical influences, record label, groups, and current recording projects.
- Sep 3, 2019
- 5 min
10 Questions with Richard Johnson
By Sabina L. Lilly Pianist, educator, and composer Richard Johnson has been playing all over town since moving to Chicago around 2017....
- Jul 28, 2019
- 4 min
10 Questions with John Wojciechowski
Saxophonist John Wojciechowski (or “Wojo”) has been quietly and steadily making a name for himself since moving from outside of Detroit to t
- Jul 1, 2019
- 6 min
10 Questions with Christian Dillingham
By way of Brookfield, Ohio, and calling Chicago home since the summer of 2006, bassist Christian Dillingham is the embodiment of the well-ro
- Jun 2, 2019
- 7 min
10 Questions with Rajiv Halim
By Sabina L. Lilly Chicago saxophonist Rajiv Halim’s star has been steadily on the rise for nearly a decade. In addition to playing and...
- Apr 30, 2019
- 5 min
10 Questions with Milton Suggs
By Sabina Lilly Vocalist Milton Suggs has been surrounded by music for virtually his entire life. A third-generation musician based in...
- Mar 27, 2019
- 8 min
10 Questions with Rich Armandi
Bassist Richard Armandi has been a constant presence in the Chicago jazz scene for over 30 years. In addition to being a top-call player,...
- Mar 3, 2019
- 4 min
10 Questions with Justin Robinson
Alto saxophonist Justin Robinson has been a force on the jazz scene since his late teens. For over three decades he has continuously...
- Feb 1, 2019
- 7 min
10 Questions with Joe Policastro
Bassist Joe Policastro is definitely keeping busy these days. He and his trio not only perform three nights a week at Pop's for...
- Jan 2, 2019
- 7 min
10 Questions with Lucas Gillan
Lucas Gillian has a new release coming out entitled Chit-Chatting With Herbie a re-imagining of the 1956 Blue Note LP, Herbie Nichols...
- Dec 4, 2018
- 6 min
10 Questions with Rose Colella
Vocalist Rose Colella has had a very busy 2018. She recently finished a tour of the West Coast that had her performing at 13 different...
- Nov 1, 2018
- 8 min
10 QUESTIONS WITH ALYSSA ALLGOOD
For the past couple of years vocalist Alyssa Allgood has been very busy and it doesn't seem to be slowing down anytime soon. She kicked...
- Aug 3, 2018
- 9 min
10 QUESTIONS WITH GAYLE KOLB
Vocalist Gayle Kolb is having a very busy Summer/Fall. She is celebrating the release of her new recording Getting Sentimental and will...
- Jul 1, 2018
- 8 min
10 QUESTIONS WITH CHRIS ANDERSON
Chris Anderson is the founder and driving force behind the “Jazz Record Art Collective”, held at the Fulton Street Collective, which...