2020-02

02-23-20 Mike Savard, Jazz Historian & Greg Mallozzi, Film Maker - Conducting Conversations

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”.​

02-21-20 Vibraphonist Cal Tjader - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring vibraphonist, Cal Tjader from his 2003 Fantasy Records recording titled "Cuban Fantasy".

02-15-20 Capizzano Olive Oils & Vinegars - The 95.9 Company Break

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

02-15-20 Scheherazade - WCRI's Classical Kids Hour

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.

02-16-20 Viva Verdi! - WCRI’s Festival Series featuring The Newport Music Festival

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  

02-16-20 Peter Berton - Composer, Organist, Choir Director - Conducting Conversations

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

02-14-20 Saxophonist Lew Tabackin - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Lew Tabackin from his 1994 Concord Records recording "What A Little Moonlight Can Do".

02-08-20 Beethoven Lives Upstairs - WCRI's Classical Kids Hour

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.  

02-09-20 Bach, Beethoven, Brahms & Balakirev - WCRI’s Festival Series featuring The Newport Music Festival

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

02-09-20 Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

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.                                  

02-07-20 Saxophonist Zoot Sims - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Zoot Sims from his 1960 Lone Hill Jazz Records recording "Down Home".

02-01-20 Brundibar - WCRI's Classical Kids Hour

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.    

02-02-20 Mozart & Beethoven - WCRI’s Festival Series featuring The Newport Music Festival

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

02-01-20 Coogan Gildersleeve Appliances, Mystic CT. - The 95.9 Company Break

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.

02-02-20 RI Film Festival - Conducting Conversations

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.

01-31-20 Saxophonist Lester Young - Jazz After Dinner

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.