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08-26-22 Bassist Ron Carter - Jazz After Dinner

In this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe is featuring Bassist Ron Carter from his 2003 Somethin’ Else Records recording titled “The Golden Striker”
 

08-20-22 Sing-A-Long To Some Disney Classics - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie and Spencer listen to music sung by Disney characters from Disney classic animated films. You'll hear songs from Peter Pan, The Lion King, Beauty & The Beast, Cinderella and many more!

08-18-22 Responsibility - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews shares a full circle event that was a long time coming.

08-21-22 Classical Guitarist Aaron-Larget Caplan - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Aaron-Larget Caplan, classical guitarist. He’ll intorduce his brand new album “Honey Cadence” and we'll listen to examples of music from his other CDs. We’ll discuss his career and how he has had the opportunity to travel the world playing at great concert venues. For more information go to www.alcguitar.com

08-19-22 Trumpeter Terence Blanchard - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Trumpeter Terence Blanchard from his 1992 Sony Music Records recording titled “Simply StFated”

08-11-22 Purpose - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews looks at how humans in need of a purpose waste a lot of time and energy.

08-13-22 Back to School! - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie and Spencer listen to music from plays and films involving school. You'll hear music from Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, The Breakfast Club, Grease and many more!

08-12-22 Pianist Eliane Elias - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring pianist Eliane Elias from her 2000 Blue Note Records recording titled "Everything I Love".

08-14-22 Theatre by the Sea - Kinky Boots - Conducting Conversations

Theatre by the Sea's production of Kinky Boots is the subject of this week's program, with stars Luke Hamilton as Charlie and Julian Malone as Lola. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the show that won six Tony Awards. For more information you can call 401-782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com.

08-06-22 Chariho Furniture - The 95.9 Company Break

In this weeks 95.9 Company Break program Mike talks with Chariho Furniture owner Ed Smith! It’s often said that “things just aren’t made the way they used to be.” How true this is in nearly all cases. But to every rule there is an exception. At Chariho Furniture you will feel you have stepped back in time and you will experience handmade craftmanship from another era . . . today. Chariho Furniture is different than other furniture stores in southern New England. Our furniture is handcrafted and made from solid wood, so it lasts a lifetime. Whether you are searching for bedroom sets, dining room sets, chests, hutches, accent furniture or a wide selection of Amish furniture, Chariho has an incredible selection of furniture that will stand the test of time and truly beautify your home. For more information call 401-539-9043 or visit www.charihofurniture.com

08-04-22 Take A Day - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we discuss how words can reveal just how far we've come.

08-05-22 Vibraphonist Milt Jackson - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Vibraphonist Milt Jackson from his 1972 CTI Records recording titled “Sunflower”.

08-07-22 The Contemporary Theater Co. - Conducting Conversations

The Contemporary Theater’s Artistic Director Tammy Brown is our special guest on this week’s program. We talk about their upcoming season of musicals, plays, concerts, classes and other exciting events, including their “Afterglow” series. For more information you can go to https://www.contemporarytheatercompany.com​

07-28-22 Cigarette Butt - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews shows how one error in judgement can spark a world of outrage.

07-31-22 Rhode Island International Film Festival 2022 - 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 festival that runs August 8th to 14th and listen to the music from the productions of Sunset Boulevard. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org

07-29-22 Pianist Ray Bryant - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Pianist Ray Bryant from his 1989 Polygram Records recording titled “Blue Moods”.

07-23-22 I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do, I Do - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie and Spencer listen to many of the songs we hear when someone is getting married!

07-21-22 Larger Than Life - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews suggests don't just do something...stand there!

07-24-22 Dr Edward Markward - Chamber Orchestra of Barrington Director - Conducting Conversations

Dr. Edward Markward, the Director of The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John's, is our special guest this week. We talk about the upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, August 14th,  3PM, at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 191 County Road, Barrington RI. For more information you can  go to http://www.cobsj.org

07-22-22 Saxophonist Lou Donaldson - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Saxophonist Lou Donaldson from his 1995 Blue Note Records recording titled “Sunny Side Up”.