2021-09

09-26-21 Glocester Scarecrow Festival - Conducting Conversations

The Glocester Scarecrow Festival is the subject of this week's program with Mark Rechter, Chairperson and Event Coordinator. We talk about the Festival that will be presented on Saturday, October 16th from 11:30 AM until 9:00 PM. The event will feature over 10 scarecrows lining the streets of Chepachet RI, many music groups, the Big Nazo and fun family activities. For more information you can go to www.glocesterscarecrowfestival.org/

09-24-21 Pianist Renee Rosnes - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Pianist Renee Rosnes from her 2001 Blue Note Records recording titled “With A Little Help From My Friends”.

09-18-21 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage - 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 Juanita the Spanish Lobster in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month!

09-19-21 Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Crikkett Young, Vice President and Kristo Kondakci, Music Director and Conductor. We talk about their upcoming season and listen to some of the music that will be presented in the October 31st concert at McVinney Auditorium in Providence. For more information you can call (401) 274-4578, or go to www.nabsco.org

09-17-21 Saxophonist Phil Woods - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Saxophonist Phil Woods from his 1996 Evidence Records recording titled “Heaven”. 

09-11-21 Thank You First Responders - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie and Spencer honor our first responders on the 20th anniversary of September 11th! We listen to music from and about first responders from films and TV specials.

09-12-21 The Wakefield Village Association‘s Oktoberfest - Conducting Conversations

The Wakefield Village Association’s Oktoberfest is the subject of this week's program with Kenny Burke, Event Coordinator and Kenny Tetzner, President. We talk about the Festival that will be presented on Saturday, October 2nd from noon until 11:00 PM. The event will feature many music groups and Oktoberfest activities. For more information you can go to https://www.wakefieldvillageassociation.com/

09-10-21 The Modern Jazz Quartet - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring The Modern Jazz Quartet  from their 1955 Prestige Records and 1960 Atlantic Records recordings titled “Concorde” and “Pyramid”.

09-04-21 Music for Back to School - 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 classical music inspired by education!

09-05-21 URI, University Artist Series - Conducting Conversations

The URI, University Artist Series is the subject of this week's program with Rene De La Garza, baritone and David Gilliland, pianist. We talk about the concert that will be presented on September 12th, at 3 PM. The event will also feature soprano Melissa Joseph and take place at the URI Concert Hall. For more information you can go to https://web.uri.edu/music/​

09-03-21 Saxophonist Stan Getz - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Saxophonist Stan Getz  from his 1990 A&M Records recording titled “Apasionado”.