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Born Mark Paul Siegel in Chicago on October 24, 1943, Corky Siegel is a towering figure in modern blues. A founder of the Siegel-Schwall Band and a leader of Corky Siegel’s Chamber Blues, he has built a career at the intersection of blues, classical crossover, and orchestral collaboration. A longtime contributor to the Chicago Blues scene and a respected composer, Siegel’s work blends soulful harmonica with piano, creating a sound that’s both rooted in tradition and boldly experimental.