2019-01

02-01-19 Bob Brookmeyer & Kenny Wheeler - Jazz After Dinner

On this week's show Joe listens to trombonist Bob Brookmeyer and Flugelhorn player Kenny Wheeler from their 2003 Artists House release "Island".

02-03-19 The Community Player's - Conducting Conversations

The Community Player's production of 'Almost Maine' is the subject of this week's program, with Valerie Remillard, Director. We talk about the upcoming play to be held at the Jenks Theatre, Pawtucket RI and listen to some of the music that will be used in scene transitions. The play will be performed starting February 22nd. For more information you can go to www.thecommunityplayers.net 

02-02-19 Noodle Revolution - The 95.9 Company Break

This month on The 95.9 Company Break Mike talks with Noodle Revolution owner Kade Feldman. Noodle Revolution is a Globally-Inspired Noodle Shop featuring Comfort/Street food from around the world. Popular menus include varieties of Wok-Fried Noodles, Ramen, Pho, Rice, Pastas, Noodle Soups, Dumplings, Salads, Burgers, Tacos and more. Noodle Revolution is located at 87 Oak St. in Westerly, Rhode Island. You can call them at 1-401-596-9559 or visit their Facebook page by clicking HERE

01-25-19 "Calling Berlin" Volume 1 - Jazz After Dinner

On this week's show Joe listens to a 1995 Arbors Records recording "Calling Berlin" Volume 1, with Ruby Braff, cornet; Ellis Larkins, piano; and special quest Bucky Pizzarelli on guitar.

01-27-19 RI Wind Ensemble - Conducting Conversations

This week The R I Wind Ensemble is the subject of the program with Dr.Robert Franzblau, Conductor. We talk about their upcoming  spring concerts and listen to some selections that will be performed during their February 17th concert. For more information you can go to www.riwe.org ​

01-20-19 Calmus Vocal Ensemble - 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 listen and discuss Calmus Ensemble. Calmus Vocal Ensemble will be performing at the Newport Art Museum on Friday March 1st @ 7PM as part of the Newport Music Festival Chamber Music Series. For more information on the Newport Music Festival or to purchase tickets to one of their concerts visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.

01-19-18 The Magic Flute Part II - WCRI's Classical Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela invite you to join them as they listen to Part II of The Magic Flute...Mozart’s enchanting fairytale presented by the Metropolitan Opera!

01-18-19 Pianist Horace Silver - Jazz After Dinner

On this week's show Joe listens to pianist and composer Horace Silver from his 1996 Impulse recording "The Hard Bop Grand Pop" with Claudio Roditi, Trumpet and Flugelhorn; Michael Breaker, tenor sax; Steve Turre, trombone; Ronnie Cuber, trombone; Ron Carter, bass; and Lewis Nash, drums.

01-20-19 Eastern CT 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 Spring concerts and listen to some selections that will be performed at the Garde Arts Center, 289 State Street, New London, CT. For more information you can go to www.ectsymphony.com ​

01-12-18 The Magic Flute Part I - WCRI's Classical Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela invite you to join them as they listen to Part I of The Magic Flute...Mozart’s enchanting fairytale presented by the Metropolitan Opera!

01-13-18 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart - 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 listen and discuss Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. For more information on the Newport Music Festival or to purchase tickets to one of their concerts visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
 

01-11-19 Pianist Oscar Peterson - Jazz After Dinner

On this week's show Joe listens to Pianist Oscar Peterson from his 1996 Telarc recording with Niels-Henning Orsted Pedersen, bass; Lewis Nash, drums; Roy Hargrove, trumpet; and Ralph Moore, tenor saxophone.

01-13-19 Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with  Dr. Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director and Kit Foster, President.        We talk about the upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from  the program being presented on Sunday January 20th at 3 PM at the  Harkness Chapel, Connecticut College. For more information you can call(860) 460-1487 or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org​

01-05-19 Happy Birthday Mr. Beethoven - WCRI's Classical Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie & Pamela invite you to join them as they listen to Ann Rachlin in her beautiful Classical Music & Stories series with Happy Birthday, Mr. Beethoven!
 

01-06-18 Long Live Ludwig - 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 listen and discuss Ludwig van Beethoven. For more information on the Newport Music Festival or to purchase tickets to one of their concerts visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.

01-06-19 Jamestown Community Piano Association - Conducting Conversations

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

01-04-19 Pianist Oscar Peterson - Jazz After Dinner

On this week's show Joe listens to pianist Oscar Peterson from his 1995 Telarc recording "The More I See You" with Ray Brown, bass; Lewis Nash, drums; Lorne Lofsky, guitar; Clark Terry, trumpet; and Benny Carter, alto saxophone.