Classical 95.9-FM & 1180-AM WCRI

5-13-12 The Courthouse Center for the Arts-Nunsense - Conducting Conversations

classical959 — Mon, 14 May 2012 00:00:36 +0000

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Artistic Producer and award winning actress Marilyn Farina. We talk about the upcoming performance of Nunsense, and listen to some selections from the smash musical. For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to www.courthousearts.org

5-11-12 Trumpeter Chet Baker and Saxophonist Art Pepper - Jazz After Dinner

classical959 — Sat, 12 May 2012 01:00:59 +0000

This show will feature Trumpeter Chet Baker and Saxophonist Art Pepper on a Pacific Jazz Recording called “The Route”

5-06-12 Theatre by the Sea 2012 Season - Conducting Conversations

classical959 — Mon, 07 May 2012 00:00:27 +0000

Theatre By The Sea’s 2012 season, is the subject of this week’s program, along with the announcement of the 2012 Season, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Joel Kipper, Managing Producer. We talk about the upcoming shows, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the four musicals…Forever Plaid, The Sound Of Music, 9 to 5, and How To Succeed In Business, coming in 2012. For more information call (401) 782-TKTS, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

5-04-12 Trumpet Legend Bobby Shew - Jazz After Dinner

classical959 — Sat, 05 May 2012 01:00:49 +0000

This weeks show features Trumpet Legend Bobby Shew.

4-29-12 RI Civic Choral and Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

classical959 — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 00:00:13 +0000

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra, is the subject of this week’s program, with Steve Miller, Communications Director, and Edward Markward, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on May 19th. For more information call 401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

4-27-12 Guitarist Charlie Christian - Jazz After Dinner

classical959 — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:00:03 +0000

This weeks show features songs from “The Genius of the Electric Guitar” guitarist Charlie Christian. Recording featuring Charlie Christian with the Benny Goodman Sextet and His Orchestra and a few others mixed in.

4-22-12 Courthouse Center for the Arts - Conducting Conversations

classical959 — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 00:00:25 +0000

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Artistic Producer. We talk about the upcoming shows, Nunsense, Titanic, The Music Series, and listen to some selections from them. For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to www.courthousearts.org

4-20-12 Saxophonist Eric Alexander - Jazz After Dinner

classical959 — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 01:00:23 +0000

In this weeks show we feature two recordings by tenor saxophonist Eric Alexander and some originals and standards from the American Songbook.