Browsing: Corky Siegel

Corky Siegel reflects on his 60-year journey of merging blues with symphony, from his early days playing with blues legends in Chicago to pioneering symphonic blues collaborations with the Chicago Symphony. In this interview, he also shares the creative process behind his latest work, ‘Symphonic Blues No. 6,’ and how his music continues to evolve while staying true to his roots.

One of five releases this year by the irrepressible harmonica master/pianist/composer Corky Siegel!

“The way I play tends to be not with notes or phrases but with expression—little bursts of expression.” – Corky Siegel

Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues EXTRAVAGANZA – “Closer than in-person” is a virtual event that will debut on Mandolin on Saturday, 3/6 at 7 PM CT

“The whole approach to the production is based on the psychology that has come about due to the damndemic and the result of Mother Nature sending us to our rooms.” – Corky Siegel

Featuring four string instrumentalists, a tabla player, and Corky at the helm on harmonica, vocals and piano, this ensemble brings together chamber music with the blues. 

“I dug deep, and deep, and deep into that, beyond what any other human being wants to talk about.” – Corky Siegel