Classical 95.9-FM WCRI
Episodes
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
This week Mike Savard, jazz historian and Greg Mallozzi, filmmaker are our special guests. We talk about the upcoming documentary on the life of Dave McKenna, jazz pianist, they are involved with, and listen to some selections of music that made him one of the greatest jazz pianists of all time. For more information go to the facebook page “Dave McKenna Appreciation Society”.
Monday Feb 24, 2020
02-21-20 Vibraphonist Cal Tjader - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Feb 24, 2020
Monday Feb 24, 2020
This week Joe is featuring vibraphonist, Cal Tjader from his 2003 Fantasy Records recording titled "Cuban Fantasy".
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
02-15-20 Capizzano Olive Oils & Vinegars - The 95.9 Company Break
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
Thursday Feb 20, 2020
In this weeks 95.9 Company Break program Mike talks with Capizzano Olive Oils & Vinegars owners Suzanne & Stephen Capizzano. Olive Oils and Vinegars in all their healthy varieties are a family and cultural staple of Stephen’s Italian heritage. Suzanne as an experienced health professional in physical therapy and cardiac rehabilitation, knows well the specific benefits of the Mediterranean Lifestyle by choosing high quality extra virgin olive oils, legumes, vegetables and fish. For more about Capizzano Olive Oil & Vinegars call 860-495-2187 or visit capizzanoco.com
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
02-15-20 Scheherazade - WCRI's Classical Kids Hour
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and the Newport Music Festivals Education & Outreach Coordinator Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they listen to Scheherazade.
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and Newport Music Festival Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss this years 52nd Newport Music Festival. In this program Pamela highlights the Viva Verdi! concert at The Breakers Thursday, July 16, 2020 8:00 pm Sponsored by: Marjorie R. Yashar and Gerald Z. Gibian. For more information on the Newport Music Festival, to purchase tickets to an upcoming concert or to make a donation please visit newportmusic.org or call 401-846-113
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
This week Peter Berton, organist, choir director and composer is our special guest. We talk about the upcoming programs he's involved with at St. John the Evangelist Church, on the Point in Newport. Then we listen to some selections of music that will be presented during the showing of the silent movie “Hunchback of Notre Dame”, on Friday February 21st at 6:30PM. For more information you can go to www.saintjohns-newport.org
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
02-14-20 Saxophonist Lew Tabackin - Jazz After Dinner
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
Tuesday Feb 18, 2020
This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Lew Tabackin from his 1994 Concord Records recording "What A Little Moonlight Can Do".
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
02-08-20 Beethoven Lives Upstairs - WCRI's Classical Kids Hour
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and the Newport Music Festivals Education & Outreach Coordinator Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they listen to Beethoven Lives Upstairs.
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
Wednesday Feb 12, 2020
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and Newport Music Festival Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss this years 52nd Newport Music Festival. In this program Pamela highlights the Bach, Beethoven, Brahms & Balakirev concert at The Elms Monday, July 13, 2020 11:00 am. For more information on the Newport Music Festival, to purchase tickets to an upcoming concert or to make a donation please visit newportmusic.org or call 401-846-113
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
Tuesday Feb 11, 2020
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program, with Bruce Goldstein, President and Nathaniel Efthimiou,Guest Conductor. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, March 8th, 3:00 PM at McVinney Auditorium. For more information you can call 401-274-4578, or go to www.nabsco.org.
Monday Feb 10, 2020
02-07-20 Saxophonist Zoot Sims - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Feb 10, 2020
Monday Feb 10, 2020
This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Zoot Sims from his 1960 Lone Hill Jazz Records recording "Down Home".
Monday Feb 03, 2020
02-01-20 Brundibar - WCRI's Classical Kids Hour
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
In this weeks WCRI Classical Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and the Newport Music Festivals Education & Outreach Coordinator Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they listen to music composed by Hanz Krasa in the opera Brundibar.
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
In this program WCRI host Mike Maino and Newport Music Festival Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss this years 52nd Newport Music Festival. In this program Pamela highlights the Mozart & Beethoven concert at The Breakers on Sunday, July 12, 2020 8:00 pm. For more information on the Newport Music Festival, to purchase tickets to an upcoming concert or to make a donation please visit newportmusic.org or call 401-846-113
Monday Feb 03, 2020
02-01-20 Coogan Gildersleeve Appliances, Mystic CT. - The 95.9 Company Break
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
This months Co break features Glenn Dean, owner of Coogan Gildersleeve Appliances, Mystic CT. At Coogan Gildersleeve Appliances they are trained and dedicated to helping you get the right household appliance for your every need. From kitchen appliances to luxury appliances, they've been helping your neighbors in the New London, Waterford, Norwich and northern Connecticut furnish their homes with the accessories they need, for over 40 years. For more information visit www.coogilappl.com or call 860-536-4929.
Monday Feb 03, 2020
02-02-20 RI Film Festival - Conducting Conversations
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director and Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the RI Film and TV Office. We talk about Academy Award movies and listen to the music from them. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org.
Monday Feb 03, 2020
01-31-20 Saxophonist Lester Young - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Feb 03, 2020
Monday Feb 03, 2020
This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Lester Young from his 1943 and 1944 Mercury Records recordings titled "The Lester Young Trio" and two tunes from saxophonist Dexter Gordon also recorded in 1944.