2012-06

6-24-12 The Courthouse Center for the Arts Titanic - Conducting Conversations

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts, is the subject of the program, with Richard Ericson, Artistic Producer, award winning actress/comedian Poppy Champlin and actor Chris Gleim.   We talk about the upcoming performance of  Titanic, and listen to some selections from the Tony Award winning musical.   For more information call 401.782.1018 or go to  www.courthousearts.org

6-22-12 Pianist Bud Powell - Jazz After Dinner

This weeks program features Pianist Bud Powell from his recording on Blue Note  "The Amazing Bud Powell Vol. 3 - Bud! with Paul Chambers on bass, Art Taylor on
drums and guest Curtis Fuller on trombone.

6-17-12 Theatre By The Sea's Sound of Music - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's presentation of  “Sound of Music”, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Brianne Moore, playing the role of Maria.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some of the very popular songs from the musical.  For more information call (401) 782-TKTS, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

6-15-12 The "Quartet" Recording - Jazz After Dinner

In this weeks program the "Quartet" recording, featuring Russ Freeman on piano, Chet Baker on Trumpet and Leroy Vinnegar on bass and Shelly Manne on drums.

6-10-12 Opera Providence - Conducting Conversations

This week Opera Providence is the subject of the program, with Rene de la Garza, Artistic Director, and Dr. Robert DeRobbio, President.  Also joining us is David McCarty, director of The Merry Widow.  We talk about the upcoming show, and listen to some selections from the operetta that will be held on Friday and Saturday June 15 and 16, at 8:00PM, at the Park Theatre, 848 Park Ave., Cranston.   For more information call, 401-331-6060, or go to www.operaprovidence.org

6-08-12 Pianist Bill Evans - Jazz After Dinner

In this weeks program we feature Pianist Bill Evans from his 1972 "Portraiture Recording" with Eddie Gomez on bass and Marty Morell on drums.

6-03-12 Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Harvey Robbins, founder and president of the Doo-Wopp Hall of Fame of America.  We'll  listen to some examples of great Doo-Wopp, and discuss an upcoming concert, on June 9, at Fox Theatre at Foxwoods Resort Casino.   For more information go to  www.foxwoods.com or call Harvey at 978 256-6472.

6-01-12 Guitarist Charlie Byrd and more - Jazz After Dinner

In This weeks program we hear Guitarist Charlie Byrd, Solo and Ensemble recordings from his Riverside releases, Solo Flight and Bossa Nova Pelos Passaros.