2016-03

Ocean State Theatre Company, is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Laurel McMahon, star of “The Miricle Worker”.  We talk about the upcoming production and listen to some music by deaf artists.  The show will play at the theatre from March 30th to April 17th.  Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921- 6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

In this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features vocalist and pianist Nina Simone from the four CD set called "Icons".

The Jamestown Community Piano Association, is the subject of this week's program, with Manabu Takasawa, Music Director and Nancy Benett.  We talk about their upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music being presented on Sunday May 8, 2:00, at St. Matthew's Church in Jamestown. For more information call  401-423-0515.

In this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features trumpeter Roy Eldrige from his 1954 Roy and Diz recording with Oscar Peterson, piano, Ray Brown, bass and Herb Ellis on guitar and drummers Buddy Rich and Louis Bellson.

In this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features Greg Abate and Phil Woods return for disc 2, "Kindred Spirits, Live at Chans" on Whaling City Sounds.

This week for St. Patrick's Day, we feature Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer and Guitarist with the famous Clancy Brothers.  We'll listen to some examples of his music, some of his personal favorites and discuss his upcoming concerts.   For more information go to www.eddiedillon.com

This week The 95.9 Company Break takes a look at The Conanicut Island Art Association with President Elaine Porter. CIAA is Jamestown's oldest, celebrating 41 years! The CIAA was founded in 1974, with the aid of the Jamestown Businessman's Association, now the Chamber of Commerce. Nurtured by the large number of artists and artisans residing on Jamestown, the organization flourished and has become an important part of island culture ever since. For more information visit www.conanicutartassociation.com

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra, is the subject of this week's program, with Edward Markward, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music being presented on Saturday March 12th, 7:30 PM at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence.  For more information call  401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org

In this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features Billie Holiday from 'Billie Holiday's Greatest Hits' recording.