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Episodes
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
07-14-22 Food Chain - A Walk In The Park
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explore observations of natures food chain.
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
07-16-22 Ready to Riverdance! - WCRI‘s Kids Hour
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and Newport Classical Director of Artistic Planning and Engagement Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they celebrate Riverdance.
Monday Jul 18, 2022
07-17-22 Theatre By The Sea - Cinderella - Conducting Conversations
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Theatre By The Sea's production of Cinderella is the subject of this week's program with stars Ophelia Rivera and Aidan Cole. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the soundtrack that has just a little twist on the old favorite tale. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
Monday Jul 18, 2022
Monday Jul 18, 2022
This week Joe is featuring Vocalist Billie Holiday and Saxophonist Lester Young from a 2002 Sony Records compilation release titled “A Musical Romance".
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
07-07-22 Secret Ballot - A Walk In The Park
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explore the benefits of staying quiet.
Monday Jul 11, 2022
07-08-22 Pianist Hal Galper - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
This week Joe is featuring Pianist Hal Galper from his 1993 Concord Jazz Records recording titled “Tippin’”.
Monday Jul 11, 2022
07-10-22 Block Island Music Festival - Conducting Conversations
Monday Jul 11, 2022
Monday Jul 11, 2022
The 58th Annual Block Island Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with Bob O'Connell, singer, songwriter and pianist. We talk about the Festival and listen to some songs by Joe Parillo, Bob O'Connell, Road Show, Southeast Light, The Narragansett Bay Chorus and Eddie Dillon. The Festival will be on July 23rd at 8PM, St. Andrews Church, Block Island. For more information you can go to www.singNBC.com
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
07-02-22 Lathrop Insurance - The 95.9 Company Break
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
In this weeks 95.9 Company Break program Mike talks to Lathrop Insurance President Dan Lathrop. Francis Lathrop Sr. started the Lathrop Insurance Agency in 1939 in Westerly, RI. His mission was simple; to safeguard his community against future disaster. Over time the community recovered, reclaiming its identity as a premier tourism location and thriving business town. And the Lathrop Insurance Agency grew with it. Today, eighty years and four generations later, Lathrop Insurance remains an independent family-owned agency known for their expert, customized service throughout southern New England. For more information please call (401) 596-2525 or visit www.lathropinsurance.com
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
06-30-22 Too Kind Jane - A Walk In The Park
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explore how words can reveal just how far we've come.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
07-02-22 Here Comes the Cello! - WCRI‘s Kids Hour
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and Newport Classical Director of Artistic Planning and Engagement Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they listen to the music of the Cello.
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
07-03-22 Kingston Chamber Music Festival 2022 - Conducting Conversations
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with Natalie Zhu, Artistic Director and Betsy Marcotte, Executive Director. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music that will be presented from July 20th to the 31st. For more information you can go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
07-01-22 Pianist Tommy Flanagan - Jazz After Dinner
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
Tuesday Jul 05, 2022
This week Joe is featuring Pianist Tommy Flanagan from his 1982 recording Thelonica.
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
06-16-22 A Fledgling Gift - A Walk In The Park
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
Tuesday Jun 28, 2022
In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explores how when nature needs us the most we need them.
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
06-26-22 Newport Classical Music Festival 2022 - Conducting Conversations
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
This week we discuss the upcoming Newport Classical Music Festival with Julian Freeman Fox and Trevor Neil. The festival runs from July 1st through July 17th with 32 different artists in 24 concerts located in around Newport. For tickets and additional performance information you can go to www.newportclassical.org
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
06-24-22 Vocalist Joe Williams w/the Thad Jones /Mel Lewis Orchestra - Jazz After Dinner
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
This week Joe is featuring Vocalist Joe Williams with the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Orchestra from his 1990 LRC/Groove Merchant Records recording titled “Joe Williams”
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
06-16-22 Are You Okay - A Walk In The Park
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explores more of what makes us human.
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
06-18-22 Let’s Hear It For The Harp! - WCRI‘s Kids Hour
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
Tuesday Jun 21, 2022
In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and Newport Classical Director of Artistic Planning and Engagement Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they listen to the music of the harp.
Monday Jun 20, 2022
06-19-22 Footloose at Theatre by the Sea - Conducting Conversations
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Theatre By The Sea's production of Footloose is the subject of this week's program with stars Emma Wilcox and J. P. Qualters. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the soundtrack that reached number one on the Billboard charts. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
Monday Jun 20, 2022
06-17-22 Vocalist Dinah Washington - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Jun 20, 2022
Monday Jun 20, 2022
This week Joe is featuring Vocalist Dinah Washington from her 1954 Polygram Records recording titled “Dinah Jams”.
Monday Jun 13, 2022
06-09-22 Human Behavior - A Walk In The Park
Monday Jun 13, 2022
Monday Jun 13, 2022
In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explore how acknowledgement of how we feel can shed light on a sore subject.

Classical 95.9-FM WCRI
The Classical Station
Classical 95.9-FM WCRI is owned by Judson Group, Inc., a company that includes the son and grandsons of broadcasting pioneer Ted Jones, founder of Charles River Broadcasting Company and Boston’s legendary classical music station, WCRB. Judson Group acquired Classical 95.9-FM WCRI from Charles River Broadcasting in 2006 and is committed to carrying on the Ted Jones tradition of radio excellence.
In addition to popular classical movements and pieces, WCRI presents special local arts programming such as Jazz After Dinner w/ Joe Parillo, WCRI’s Kids Hour, Conducting Conversations w/ Mike Maino, The 95.9 Company Break and more.