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Classical 95.9-FM WCRI

2021-08

Episodes

Monday Aug 30, 2021

08-29-21 Pianist, Composer, Music Director & Winner of 7 Emmy's Mike Renzi - Conducting Conversations

Monday Aug 30, 2021

This week we feature Mike Renzi, pianist, composer, music director and winner of seven Emmy Awards. We'll listen to examples of his music from his many CDs, discuss his career and how he came to work with Mel Torme, Peggy Lee, Tony Bennett, Maureen McGovern and many more. He’s also a member of the RI Music Hall of Fame. For more information you can go to http://rhodeislandmusichalloffame.com/site/?page_id=1901​

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Monday Aug 30, 2021

08-27-21 Saxophonist Hank Mobley - Jazz After Dinner

Monday Aug 30, 2021

This week Joe is featuring Saxophonist Hank Mobley from his 1956 Prestige Records recording titled “Messages."

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Tuesday Aug 24, 2021

08-20-21 Pianist Phineas Newborn Jr - Jazz After Dinner

Tuesday Aug 24, 2021

This week Joe is featuring Pianist Phineas Newborn Jr. from his 1964 Contemporary Records recording titled “The Newborn Touch”.

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Tuesday Aug 24, 2021

08-22-21 Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

Tuesday Aug 24, 2021

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Zilinyi, Artistic Director; Tim Rooney, President and Michelle Mencer, V.P. We talk about Frank’s new position as Artistic and Music Director and what the Chorale will be doing next. The music we listen to is from past concerts Frank has been associated with. For more information you can  go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

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Monday Aug 16, 2021

08-14-21 Take Me Out to the Ballgame - WCRI's Kids Hour

Monday Aug 16, 2021

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour your hosts Jamie, Skylar and new host Spencer explore music that goes with America's pastime...baseball! You'll hear Take Me Out to the Ballgame, Tessie, Music from Field of Dreams and much more! The show also says goodbye to Skylar as he leaves on his new adventure to Syracuse University.

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Monday Aug 16, 2021

08-15-21 Mamma Mia at Theatre by the Sea - Conducting Conversations

Monday Aug 16, 2021

Theatre By The Sea's presentation of “Mamma Mia” is the subject of this week's program with Lexie Dorsett Sharp and Jesse Sharp, playing the leading roles. We talk about the musical, which runs from 8/18 to 9/5, and listen to some of the very popular songs from it. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

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Monday Aug 16, 2021

08-13-21 Saxophonist Frank Morgan - Jazz After Dinner

Monday Aug 16, 2021

This week Joe is featuring Saxophonist Frank Morgan from his 1992 Antilles Records recording titled “You Must Believe In Spring”. 

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Monday Aug 09, 2021

08-08-21 Music of Cole Porter - Conducting Conversations

Monday Aug 09, 2021

The subject of this week's program is the music of Cole Porter with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do another in a series about great American Artists. He'll talk about Cole Porter's life and play a variety of artists performing his music. For more information or comments about the show you can call (401) 294-9274, or email maino@classical959.com

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Monday Aug 09, 2021

08-06-21 Pianist Oscar Peterson - Jazz After Dinner

Monday Aug 09, 2021

This week Joe is featuring Pianist Oscar Peterson from his 1958 Verve Records recording titled “On The Town”. 

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Tuesday Aug 03, 2021

07-30-21 Olympic Theme Songs - WCRI's Kids Hour

Tuesday Aug 03, 2021

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour your hosts Jamie and Skylar invite you to join them as they celebrate the Olympics while listening to past Olympic theme songs. You'll hear music from John Williams, Katie Perry, MUSE and much more!  

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Monday Aug 02, 2021

08-01-21 - George T. Marshall of RI International Film Festival - Conducting Conversations

Monday Aug 02, 2021

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director. We talk about the upcoming Festival starting August 9th and listen to some selections of George’s favorite music. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org

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Monday Aug 02, 2021

07-30-21 Saxophonist Joshua Redman - Jazz After Dinner

Monday Aug 02, 2021

This week Joe is featuring Saxophonist Joshua Redman from his 2007 NoneSuch Records recording titled “Back East” 

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