Where Top Bands Meet Street Music

Where Top Bands Meet Street Music
The Orbert Davis Quintet performing last month at the CTA L Station at 95th Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway. Photo by Richard Cahan.
Where Top Bands Meet Street Music
The Orbert Davis Quintet performing last month at the CTA L Station at 95th Street and the Dan Ryan Expressway. Photo by Richard Cahan.

Where Top Bands Meet Street Music

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Chances are you’ll run across more than one street musician this holiday season. But imagine if a world renowned band was performing for free at your local El stop. That’s what happened a few weeks ago when a very famous ensemble, The Orbert Davis Quintet, treated CTA riders to an impromptu concert during the evening rush hour. For WBEZ, Linda Paul brings us this audio snapshot of the moment.