2016-08

08-28-16 Rhythm & Roots Festival 2016 - Conducting Conversations

The Rhythm and Roots Festival, is the subject of this week's program, with Chuck Wentworth, Producer.  We talk about the upcoming event to be held at Ninigret Park, and listen to some of the music from groups that will be performing September 2 to 4.  For more information go to www.rhythmandroots.com

08-26-16 Vocalist Ella Fitzgerald - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features the amazing vocal sounds of Ella Fitzgerald. Listen and Enjoy!

08-21-16 Pianist Kenneth Hamilton - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Kenneth Hamilton, concert pianist.  We'll listen to examples of his music from his CD, “Kenneth Hamilton play Ronald Stevenson”, discuss his career and how he became “one of the finest players of his generation”.  He has appeared many times on TV, radio, and at festivals around the world.

08-19-16 Trumpeter Chet Baker - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, and vocalist. Listen and Enjoy!

08-14-16 Theatre By The Sea-Sister Act - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Sister Act” is the subject of this week's program, with Kevin Hill, Artistic Director and Jeanette Bayardelle, star of the show.  We talk about the upcoming musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the production.  For more information call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

08-12-16 Concord Jazz-Major League - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features the 1986 Concord Jazz recording "Major League" part of the two disc set "Double Play" with pianist Dave McKenna, tenor saxophonist, Scott Hamilton and drummer Jake Hanna.

08-06-16 Tiverton Four Corners 2016 - The 95.9 Company Break

This month on The 95.9 Company Break we check back in with one of our favorite RI spots...Tiverton Four Corners! Located within a one hour drive of Boston, Providence, Newport, and the towns of Southeastern Massachusetts, Tiverton Four Corners has become an important center for antiques, fine art, decorative crafts, and cozy shops nestled into a quaint New England Village of 18th century buildings. Enjoy the fresh air as you walk the few steps between shops to peek in windows, sample gourmet treats and purchase quality goods of all kinds in an unhurried, friendly and charming atmosphere. For more information visit tivertonfourcorners.com

08-07-16 RI International Film Festival 2016 - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director. We talk about the upcoming RIIFF Festival at the Vets in downtown Providence and listen to some selections from this year's “Summer Blockbuster” films. For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to  www.film-festival.org

08-05-16 Concord Jazz-No Bass Hit - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features the 1979 Concord Jazz recording "No Bass Hit" featuring pianist Dave McKenna, tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton and drummer Jake Hanna.

07-29-16 Drummer Louie Bellson - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features drummer Louie Bellson from the Concord Jazz Heritage Series with a variety of big band and small group recordings from Louie Bellson's musical career.

07-31-16 Ocean State Theatre-Avenue Q - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Jason Parrish, director of “Avenue Q”.  We talk about the upcoming production and listen to some songs from the musical. The show will play at the theatre from August 3rd to August 21st. Ocean State Theater is at 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800 or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org