2021-01

01-23-21 The Piano Guys - WCRI's Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour host Jamie Jones invites you to join him as we listen and learn about The Piano Guys! The Piano Guys originated in Utah, where they gained popularity through YouTube, posting piano and cello compositions combining classical, pop, film score and original music, showcased through elaborate or cinematic videos.    

01-24-21 - Kenneth Hamilton-Concert Pianist - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Kenneth Hamilton, concert pianist from Scotland. In this show he'll be coming to us remotely from Germany. We'll listen to examples of his music from his recently released CD, “More Preludes to Chopin”, discuss his career and how he became “one of the finest players of his generation”. He has appeared many times on TV, radio, and at festivals around the world.​

01-22-21 Saxophonist Zoots Sims - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Zoot Sims from his 1978 live recording released in 2007 on Storyville Records titled "Zoot Sims in Copenhagen."

01-16-21 The Music of John Philip Sousa - WCRI's Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and the Newport Music Festivals Artistic Director Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they listen to music by John Philip Sousa!

01-17-21 - Lori Robishaw Exec Dir of The La Grua Center - Conducting Conversations

Ms. Lori Robishaw, the Executive Director of The La Grua Center, is the special guest on the program. Joined by Christopher Greenleaf, we remotely talk about the season that has been changed because of the virus shutdown, about the future and listen to some of the music that will be presented on January 23rd. For more information you can go to www.lagruacenter.org ​

01-15-21 Vibraphonist Lionel Hampton & his Orchestra - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring vibraphonist Lionel Hampton and his Orchestra from his 1945 Decca Records recording titled "Flying Home."

01-09-21 Music from Gamings Greats - WCRI's Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie and Skylar invite you to join them as they listen to music from some of the best and classic video games!

01-10-21 - Jesse Liam Band - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Jesse Liam Band with Jesse and Jack Gauthier. We'll talk with this father and son duo about their performances and recordings. The music we'll be listening to will be selections from six different CDs they have produced. For more information you can go to www.jesseliam.com​  

01-08-21 Saxophonist Harold Floyd (Tina) Brooks - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Harold Floyd (Tina) Brooks from his 1958 recording titled "Minor Move" and his 1960 recording titled "True Blue".

01-02-21 Emerging Classical Composers - WCRI's Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and the Newport Music Festivals Artistic Director Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they listen to new and emerging classical composers!

01-03-21 - RI International Film Festival - Conducting Conversations

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program, with George T. Marshall, Executive Director.          We talk about the great movie scores of 2020 and listen to some selections from this year's “Blockbuster” films that might      be up for some awards. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org

01-01-21 Saxophonist John Mckenna - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring saxophonist John McKenna from his 2020 Ear Up Records recording titled "Portraits".