2018-09

09-22-18 Camille Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals - WCRI's Classical Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela listen to Camille Saint-Saens Carnival of the Animals.

09-23-18 Autumn Begins - WCRI’s Festival Series featuring The Newport Music Festival

In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss a somewhat discarded composer: Joachim Raff. Raff lived from 1822-1882 and during his lifetime his music was considered by some as comparable to Brahms and yet here we really never hear of this composer. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.

09-23-18 Connecticut Gilbert & Sullivan Society - Conducting Conversations

The CT Gilbert and Sullivan Society is the subject of this week's program  with Dr. John Dreslin, Music Director. We talk about the upcoming event to be held at the Valley Regional High School, Deep River, CT. We listen to some of the music from the Mikado, that will be performed October 13th and 14th. For more information you can go to www.CTGandS.org
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09-21-18 Bassist Ray Brown - Jazz After Dinner

On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features bassist Ray Brown with Benny Green on piano and Jeff Hamilton on drums from their 1993 recording "Bass Face".

09-15-18 Prokofievs Peter and the Wolf - WCRI's Classical Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela listen to Prokofievs Peter and the Wolf narrated by Boris Karloff.

09-16-18 Songs of The Seasons - WCRI’s Festival Series featuring The Newport Music Festival

In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss composers who all wrote pieces based on The Seasons. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.

09-16-18 Jamestown Community Piano Association - Conducting Conversations

The Jamestown Community Piano Association is the subject of this week's program with Nancy Benett, Program Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music being presented at the fall concerts at St. Matthew's Church in Jamestown. For more information you can call 401-423-0515.​

09-14-18 Pianist Alan Broadbent - Jazz After Dinner

On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features pianist Alan Broadbent with Putter Smith on bass and Joe LaBarber on drums from their 1996 recording "Personal Standards".

09-08-18 Fanfares & Film Scores - WCRI's Classical Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela listen to the different instruments that help make up some popular movie scores and fanfares. You'll hear music from Star Wars, Robin Hood, the Olympics, Indian Jones and more!

09-09-18 Ariel Quartet - WCRI’s Festival Series featuring The Newport Music Festival

In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss the upcoming concert featuring the Ariel Quartet at the Newport Art Museum on Saturday, September 22 @ 6:30 pm. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.

09-09-18 Narragansett Bay Chorus - Conducting Conversation

This week we feature music by barbershop quartets including three members of the Narragansett Bay Chorus, Robb Barnard, Chad Putka, and Mike Savard. The chorus will be presenting a concert on September 29th, at McVinney Auditorium in Providence, featuring several local quartets, the 18 Wheelers (a cappella group from Wheeler School) and Interstate Rivals, a world champion quartet from Louisville KY. For more information you can call 401.484.8103 or go to www.SingNBC.com​

09-07-18 Pianist & Vocalist Jon Cleary - Jazz After Dinner

On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features New Orlean's pianist and vocalist Jon Cleary from his 2016 recording "Live at Chickie Wah Wah"

09-01-18 Lathrop Insurance Agency of Westerly - The 95.9 Company Break

This month on The 95.9 Company Break we talk with Lathrop Insurance Agency Vice President Dan Lathrop. Dan is the fourth generation of Lathrops at the Lathrop Agency in Westerly. Lathrop Insurance Agency puts their clients’ needs first and has been serving the people of New England since 1939. Their dedicated team of licensed agents specialize in finding the best coverage for you. They offer a wide range of policies and plans tailor-made to meet your specific business or personal requirements. Let them worry about your future so you can enjoy your present. Call them today for more information (401) 596-2525 or visit www.lathropinsurance.com

09-02-18 50th Anniversary Recap - WCRI’s Festival Series featuring The Newport Music Festival

In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals Executive Director Pamela Pantos recap all the music and highlights at the Newport Music Festivals 50th Anniversary Season this past July. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
 

09-02-18 Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

This week the Eastern CT Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program with Caleb Bailey, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming fall concert and listen to some selections  that will be performed on Saturday, October 20th, at the Garde Arts Center, 289 State Street, New London, CT. For more information you can go to: www.ectsymphony.com

08-31-18 Saxophonists Al Cohn & Zoot Sims - Jazz After Dinner

On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features saxophonists Al Cohn and Zoot Sims from their 1973 Muse recording "Body and Soul" with Jake Byard, piano, George Duvivier, bass and Mel Lewis drums.