Chicago saxophonist Ari Brown will perform live from Delmark Records during a special WDCB broadcast Monday, Aug. 31.
The hourlong performance is part of the Chicago Jazz Festival’s citywide programming and gives listeners an early start to one of the city’s major jazz celebrations.
Broadcast Details
- Date: Monday, Aug. 31, 2026
- Time: 7 to 8 p.m. Eastern, 6 to 7 p.m. Central
- Artist: Ari Brown
- Station: WDCB 90.9 FM
- Location: Delmark Records in Chicago
- Listening: 90.9 FM in the Chicago area or the free stream at WDCB.org
- Admission: The studio performance is not open to the public
- Replay: No replay or recording has been announced
WDCB identifies the program as a live pre-festival broadcast from Delmark Records. The city of Chicago includes the performance in the Chicago Jazz Festival’s citywide schedule.
A Chicago Musician at a Chicago Institution
Ari Brown is closely associated with Chicago’s jazz community as a saxophonist, composer and bandleader. Broadcasting his performance from Delmark Records connects three parts of the city’s musical identity: a working jazz musician, an independent record label and a public radio station committed to live and locally rooted programming.
Listeners will not need a ticket or video service. The performance can be heard free through WDCB’s over-the-air signal or online stream.
Because the Delmark studio session is closed to the public, radio provides the audience’s only confirmed real-time access to the performance.
A Strong Example of Live Public Radio
The broadcast demonstrates why WDCB remains one of Web Radio Info’s strongest jazz recommendations. The station offers identifiable hosts, a published schedule, specialty programming, and live performances that connect online listeners with Chicago’s music community.
This is appointment listening, not an automated jazz stream. A named artist will perform from a significant local music space while WDCB carries the event to listeners inside and outside Chicago.
Visit the WDCB event listing for the official broadcast information. Web Radio Info readers can also consult our WDCB station feature and rating for more information about the station’s regular jazz and blues programming.
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Robert Lee is the Music and Radio Curator at Web Radio Info. He specializes in finding high-quality, screen-free music, talk and live broadcasts that are accessible through smart speakers, internet radio and audio platforms.