Sonic Pavilion Behind-the-Scenes: Chicago Wind Map

September 9, 2026

The Chicago Wind Map, conceived and composed by Chicago saxophonists Artie Black and Hunter Diamond (Black Diamond), was created by superimposing the Millenium Park 24-channel speaker map over the neighborhood map of Chicago. Woodwind and brass players from each speaker-neighborhood intersection point were then invited to make recordings in their homes, which were then assembled and arranged by Black Diamond. The result is a quasi-interactive sonic “map” of Chicago’s deep roster of horn-playing musicians. Chicago Wind Map premieres at Sonic Pavilion Festival September 12-14, 2026.

Explore the participating musicians and the photos they each took of their home:

1. Matt Ulery, Norwood Park

2. Hunter Diamond, Albany Park

3. Jim Barbick, Lincoln Square

4. Greg Ward, Rogers Park

5. Artie Black, Portage Park

6. Drew Hansen, Logan Square

7. Jimmy Farace, North Center

8. Zach Good, Edgewater

9. Kenthaney Redmond, Austin

10. James Davis, Humboldt Park

11. Ivan Pyzow, West Town

12. Leo Fontane, Lakeview

13. Will Miller, Little Village

14. Sarah Clausen, Humboldt Park

15. Jacob Slocum, Pilsen

16. Casey Stern, Lincoln Park

17. Tommy Haepp, Canaryville

18. Mai Sugimoto, Bridgeport

19. Miles Smith, South Loop

20. Lenard Simpson, Woodlawn

21. Angel Rodriguez, Gage Park

22. Matt Riggen Yari Rodriguez, Marquette Park

23. Mario Abney, Washington Park

24. Curtis Black, Hyde Park