2012-03

3-30-12 Charlie Parker - Jazz After Dinner

This week show features Be-bop, Alto Saxophonist Charlie Parker from his recordings, Bird and Diz, The Cole Porter Song Book and South of the Border.

3-25-12 URI Theatre Department-Singin In The Rain - Conducting Conversations

The URI Theatre Department's production of “Singin In The Rain”, is the subject of this week's program, with Paula McGlasson, Dept. Chair, and Director, and Andrew Burnap, actor.  We talk about their upcoming show, and listen to some of the music from the musical being presented April 25 to the 29th, at the Robert E. Will Theatre.  For more information call 401-874-5843, or go to www.uri.edu/theatre

3-23-12 George Shearing - Jazz After Dinner

Tonight's Jazz After Dinner program is on Jazz Piano Legend - George Shearing

3-18-12 Courthouse Center for the Arts-Joseph and the Amazing... - Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Artistic Producer.  His guests are Richard Sabellico, Director of their next production, “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” and Billy Steeves, who plays Joseph.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some selections from it.   For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to  www.courthousearts.org

3-16-12 Paul Desmond - Jazz After Dinner

Tonight's Jazz After Dinner program is on Alto Saxophonist - Paul Desmond Featuring standards and his original "Take 10." The rumor is Paul contractually could only play his tune "Take Five" with Dave Brubeck so.... "Take 10" is in five/four time an uses the chord progression from "Take Five" with a new melody.

3-11-12 Aoife Clancy and Eddie Dillon - Conducting Conversations

This week for St. Patrick's Day, we feature Aoife Clancy, Singer, and Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer and Guitarist.  We'll  listen to some examples of their music, and discuss their concert, on March 17, at The Ground Round in Pawtucket, and April 1, 3:00, at the Kinsale Inn. For more information go to www.eddiedillon.com  or  www.aoifeclancy.com

3-09-12 Ray Bryant Trio - Jazz After Dinner

Tonight's Jazz After Dinner program features the Ray Bryant Trio.

3-04-12 The Navy Choristers - Conducting Conversations

The Navy Choristers, is the subject of this week's program, with John Woodhouse, Past Chairman.  We talk about their upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday March 11, 4:00, at Saints Barnabas Church in Portsmouth.  For more information call  401-849-1135, or go to www.newportnavychoristers.org

3-02-12 Warne Marsh and More - Jazz After Dinner

Tonight's Jazz After Dinner program features Warne Marsh and more.