2016-04

04-24-16 - Ocean State Theatre-Anything Goes - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company is the subject of this week's program with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Nate Suggs, star of “Anything Goes”.  We talk about the upcoming production and listen to some songs from the musical.  The show will play at the theatre from April 27th to May 22nd.  Ocean State Theater is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick.   For more information call (401) 921-6800 or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org
 
 

04-22-16 - Saxophonist Julian "Cannonball" Adderley - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features alto saxophonist Julian "Cannonball" Adderley from his recording "Cannonball Adderley Takes Charge".

04-17-16 - 7PM - Mystic River Chorale 2016 - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director and Laurie-Annya Linfoot, President.  We talk about the upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, April 24th at 3 PM, at the Mystic Congregational Church.  For more information call  (860) 460-1487 or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

04-17-16 - 6PM - Westminster Youth String Ensemble 2016 - Conducting Conversations

This week Westminster Youth String Ensemble, is the subject of the program, with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director.   We talk about the upcoming season and the Spring Concert on Sunday May 1st, at the George Kent Performance Hall in Westerly, and listen to some selections of past concerts.   For more information call 401.596.5225, or go to  www.westminsterstrings.org
 
 

04-15-16 - Composer & Arranger Chico O'Farrill - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features composer/arranger Chico O'Farrill and his Afro-Cuban Jazz Big Band from the recording titled "Heart of a Legend"

04-10-16 - Jamestown Community Chorus 2016 - Conducting Conversations

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus,  is the subject of the program, with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director, and Elaine McLean, Publicity Director.  We talk about the upcoming season and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Saturday April 30th at 7:30 PM and Sunday May 1st at 3:00PM, at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown RI. For more information call, 401-423-1574 or go to    www.jamestownchorus.com
 

04-08-16 - Pianist George Wein - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features pianist and founder of the Newport Jazz Festival George Wein and the Legendary Pioneers of Jazz recording called 'Swing that Music'.
 
 

04-02-16 The Women's Resource Center - The 95.9 Company Break

This week The 95.9 Company Break takes a look at The Women's Resource Center. WRC provides a number of programs and services to clients and their family members who are or have been a victim of domestic violence. For their 24 Hour Hotline call 1-800-494-8100 or visit www.wrcnbc.org

04-03-16 Wakefield Concert Band - Conducting Conversations

The Wakefield Concert Band is the subject of this week's program with Steve Toro, Music Director and Keith Vorhaben, President. We talk about the upcoming concert on April 10th and listen to some of the music being presented at the South Kingstown High School Auditorium to benefit the South County Hospital 'Star' Program. For more information go to www.wakefieldconcertband.com

04-01-16 Trumpeter Henry "Red" Allen & his All Stars - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features Trumpeter Henry 'Red" Allen and his All Stars from his recording titled "I've Got The World On A String".