2020-07

07-24-20 Saxophonist Stan Getz - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Stan Getz from his 1957 Verve recording "Stan Getz and the Oscar Peterson Trio".

07-18-20 When You Wish Upon A Disney/Pixar - REPEAT - WCRI's Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour host Jamie and Skylar listen to music from some of your favorite Disney/Pixar films.

07-18-20 Fun Company - The 95.9 Company Break

In this weeks 95.9 Company Break program Mike talks with Kyle Anderson owner of Fun Company in Stonington, CT. Fun Company is a Stonington-based discount store that carries household products and gifts such as luxury bed linens, stationery, candles, clothing, jewelry, handbags…and a whole “Toy Room” just for kids! We find great items at great prices and we pass the savings along to you. But when they’re gone, they’re gone! We’re always bringing in fun new stuff, so stop in often! For more informtion call 860-535-9355 or visit funsampleoutlet.com

07-19-20 The Gilmore International Keyboard Festival - Part 11 - WCRI’s Festival Series

On WCRI's Festival Series this week we visit The Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. In 1989, trustees of the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, announced plans to honor the memory of Irving S. Gilmore, a local businessman and philanthropist, by creating some of the most unique and significant awards for pianists anywhere in the world and a biennial piano festival to celebrate keyboard music. For more information visit HERE

07-19-20 The Kingston Chamber Music Festival - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program, with Natalie Zhu, Artistic Director, Pam Hunter , Ex Director and Betsy Marcotte, President. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music that will be presented "virtually". This year the Festival will also air on WCRI. For more information you can go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org.

07-17-20 Saxophonist Stan Getz - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Stan Getz from his 1967 Verve recording titled "Sweet Rain".

07-11-20 Fun with Felix Mendelssohn! - WCRI's Kids Hour

In this week's WCRI's Kids Hour Jamie and Skylar learn about the life and music of the great German composer Felix Mendelssohn.

07-05-20 The Gilmore International Keyboard Festival - Part 10 - WCRI’s Festival Series

On WCRI's Festival Series this week we visit The Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. In 1989, trustees of the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, announced plans to honor the memory of Irving S. Gilmore, a local businessman and philanthropist, by creating some of the most unique and significant awards for pianists anywhere in the world and a biennial piano festival to celebrate keyboard music. For more information visit HERE

07-12-20 Music of Rogers & Hammerstein - Conducting Conversations

The subject of this week's program is the music of Rodgers and Hammerstein with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do the third in a series about great American Artists. He'll talk about their very popular musicals and play selections from Oklahoma, South Pacific, The King and I, and The Sound of Music. For more information or comments about the show you can call (401) 294-9274, or email maino@classical959.com
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07-10-20 Saxophonist Stan Getz - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Stan Getz with pianist Kenny Barron from their 1991 Verve recording titled "People Time" - (Disc 2)

07-04-20 Music and Facts for the 4th! - WCRI's Kids Hour

In this week's WCRI's Kids Hour Jamie and Skylar play some patriotic music to celebrate the Fourth of July and list some fun facts about the good old USA!

07-04-20 Ginger's Oil Company Inc. - The 95.9 Company Break

In this weeks 95.9 Company Break program Mike talks with Brian Morrone, vice president of Ginger's Oil Company. Ginger's is more than just oil service! Ginger's is locally owned and operated and has been in business since 1943. They offer 24 hour services along with fuel delivery, heating service, a gas station and car wash, detailing and more. Call 401-596-4221 or visit www.gingersoil.com

07-05-20 The Gilmore International Keyboard Festival - Part 9 - WCRI’s Festival Series

On WCRI's Festival Series this week we visit The Gilmore International Keyboard Festival. In 1989, trustees of the Irving S. Gilmore Foundation of Kalamazoo, Michigan, announced plans to honor the memory of Irving S. Gilmore, a local businessman and philanthropist, by creating some of the most unique and significant awards for pianists anywhere in the world and a biennial piano festival to celebrate keyboard music. For more information visit HERE

07-03-20 Saxophonist Stan Getz - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Stan Getz with pianist Kenny Barron from their 1991 Verve recording titled "People Time" - (Disc 1)

07-05-20 Block Island - Conducting Conversations

Block Island is the subject of this week's program, with special guest Steven Filippi, President of the Block Island Tourism Council and owner of Ballard's Resort. We talk about how the businesses are making out during this tough economic time and listen to music by Louis Armstong and Ella Fitzgerald that was once performed at the Celebrity Club in Providence, owned by Steven's Dad, Paul, in the 1950s. For more information you can go to:    https://ballardsbi.com/ or http://www.blockislandinfo.com