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04-28-23 Saxophonist Lucky Thompson - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner Joe features Saxophonist Lucky Thompson from his 1993 GRP Records recording titled “Tricotism.” A compilation of songs originally recorded in 1956 for ABC Paramount.

04-20-23 Nesting Instincts - A Walk In The Park

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane shares how nature prepares us for natural events.

04-23-23 Theatre by the Sea-2023 Season Preview - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's exciting 2023 season is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre and Karen Kessler, Director of Marketing. We talk about this summer's musicals and listen to some of the very popular songs from My Way, Beautiful, The Bodyguard and Jersey Boys. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
 

04-21-23 Saxophonist Lester Young - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner Joe features Saxophonist Lester Young from his 1992 Nippon Records recording titled “The Immortal Lester Young.” A compilation of songs recorded in 1944 and 1949 for the Savoy Record label.

04-13-23 Outside of Myself - A Walk In The Park

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane shares how she has learned to handle negative circumstances.

04-14-23 Saxophonist Sonny Stitt - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner Joe features Saxophonist Sonny Stitt from his 1959 Verve Records recording titled “Sonny Stitt Sits In With The Oscar Peterson Trio.”

04-16-23 Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

​The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Zilinyi, Artistic Director and Kit Foster, Past President. We talk about what the Chorale has done in the last season and their concert coming up on Sunday May 5th at 4 PM, at the Mystic Congregational Church. For more information you can go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

04-06-23 Clean the Lake - A Walk In The Park

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane reminds us that we live with nature...nature doesn't live with us.

04-07-23 Organist Jimmy Smith - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner Joe features Organist Jimmy Smith from his 1960 Blue Note Records recording titled “Back At The Chicken Shack.”

04-09-23 Newport Classical - Conducting Conversations

This week Newport Classical is the subject of the program with Trevor Neal, Director of Artistic Planning. We talk about their upcoming 2023 Music Festival Concert Season at many venues throughout Newport. For more information you can go to https://www.newportclassical.org

04-01-23 Make ’Em Laugh! - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

On this months episode of WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie, Spencer, and guest host Judson listen to music with a little humor to celebrate April Fools Day!

03-30-23 Substance - A Walk In The Park

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane admits she needs to look up every once and a while.

04-01-23 Ace Overhead Doors, LLC - The 95.9 Company Break

In this month's The 95.9 Company Break, we welcome Tom and Amanda, owners of Ace Overhead Doors. Ace Overhead Doors, LLC is an independent, family-owned and operated business in Mystic, CT dedicated to fulfilling all your garage door and opener needs. They pride themselves in providing a seamless, pleasant and professional experience. They use high-quality, reliable garage door and opener products and offer a 1-year warranty on all service. If you’re in the market for a new garage door, Tom can help you find your perfect fit. No matter what you have in mind, Tom can help you find the right match for your property. When you choose Ace Overhead Doors, LLC, you can count on your perfect fit. Call or text (860) 705-3562 for fast and reliable service or visit www.aceoverheaddoors.net
 
 

04-02-23 The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra, is the subject of this week's program, with Kristo Kondakci, Music Director and Conductor, with special guest Andy Wilds, saxophonist. We talk about their upcoming concert, and listen to some of the music that will be presented on May 21, at E. Providence H. S. Auditorium. For more information call (401) 274-4578, or go to www.nabsco.org
 

03-31-23 Saxophonist Wayne Shorter-Part III- Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner Joe features Saxophonist Wayne Shorter from his 1964 Blue Note Records recording titled “JuJu.” 
 

03-23-23 Reboot - A Walk In The Park

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane agrees that there are times when we just need a reboot.

03-25-23 The Edison Banyan - This Old Tree

Host Doug Still explores The Edison Banyan in this month's This Old Tree. Why did Thomas Edison plant a banyan tree sapling at his winter residence in 1926? You guessed it, there was an experiment involved. Native to India, it is now a massive, beloved tree at the Edison & Ford Winter Estates in Fort Myers, Florida. While this isn’t an “escape from the lab” story, it is sort of a “took over the lab” story! Debbie Hughes, the Horticultural Director, explains what happened. Also, we dig into the mythology of fig trees - specifically “strangler” figs - and their critical ecological and cultural importance with rainforest ecologist and author Mike Shanahan. https://thisoldtree.buzzsprout.com/

03-26-23 The Community Player’s - Conducting Conversations

The Community Player's productions of “Something Rotten!” is the subject of this week's program, with Christopher Margadonna, President and Joan Dillenback Director. We talk about the musical, and listen to some of the very funny songs from the show being presented April 21 to 30. For more information call (401) 726-6860, or go to www.thecommunityplayers.org

03-24-23 Saxophonist Wayne Shorter-Part II - Jazz After Dinner

In this week’s Jazz After Dinner Joe features Saxophonist Wayne Shorter from his 1964 Blue Note Records recording titled “Night Dreamer.”

03-16-23 Shortcuts - A Walk In The Park

In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane observes that animals will always attempt to find the greatest source of food while spending the least amount of energy and that humans are the same way.