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04-25-25 Saxophonist Coleman Hawkins - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner, Joe features Saxophonist Coleman Hawkins, from his 1954 Fresh Sound Records recording, titled “Coleman Hawkins and his All-Stars.”
 

04-27-25 Theatre by the Sea-Summer 2025 - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 2025 season is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre, and Karen Kessler, General Manager. We talk about next summer's musicals and listen to some of the very popular songs from: Always...Patsy Cline, Waitress, Hairspray, and Heartbreak Hotel. For more information, you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
 

04-17-25 Overcoming Obstacles - A Walk In The Park

This week, Jane turns to nature to show us that attitude is everything when it comes to overcoming obstacles.

04-18-25 Pianist Lennie Tristano - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner, Joe is  featuring Pianist Lennie Tristano from his 1956/1962 Atlantic Records recordings, titled “Lennie Tristano/The New Lennie Tristano.”

04-20-25 Mystic River Chorale - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Zilinyi, Artistic Director, and Sandra Streeter, Board Member. We talk about what the Chorale has done in the last season and their concert coming up on Sunday, May 18th at 4 PM at Mystic Congregational Church in Mystic. For more information, you can go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

04-10-25 Befriended - A Walk In The Park

This week, Jane explores the realities of nature and the renewal of spring.

04-11-25 Saxophonist Joakim Milder, Pianist Roger Kellaway & Vocalist Red Mitchell - Jazz After Dinner

This week on Jazz After Dinner, Joe features Saxophonist Joakim Milder, along with Roger Kellaway on piano and Red Mitchell on bass and vocals, from their 1991 Dragon Records recording, “Live In Stockholm.”

04-13-25 Westminster Youth String Ensemble-Spring Concert 2025 - Conducting Conversations

This week, Westminster Youth String Ensemble is the program's subject with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director. We talk about the upcoming season and the Spring Concert on Sunda,y April 27th at 3 PM at the Westerly Armory in Westerly and listen to some selections of past concerts. For more information, you can call 401.596.5225 or go to www.westminsterstrings.org

04-05-25 Bulgarian American Violinist Bella Hristova - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

This month, WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie and Skylar, listen to music by Bulgarian American violinist Bella Hristova! She will be part of Newport Classical's ongoing Chamber Series on Friday, April 25th, at the Newport Classical Recital Hall. She will be in collaboration with returning pianist, Anna Polonsky. For tickets and information, visit newportclassical.org

04-05-25 Mystic River Paintworks - The 95.9 Company Break

This month on The 95.9 Company Break, Mike catches up again with the owner of Mystic River Paintworks, Alix Stanley. From your initial contact with Mystic River Paintworks to completing your project, you are entitled to timely and accurate information concerning all aspects of the job. Your projects are staffed by friendly, uniformed, skilled craftsmen who will complete the job safely and efficiently. You must be fully satisfied by the work completed and the value received. For more information, please call 860-867-6435 or visit mysticriverpaintworks.com

04-03-25 Substance - A Walk In The Park

This week, Jane examines how much we've allowed technology to take over our lives.

04-04-25 Saxophonist Cercie Miller - Jazz After Dinner

On this week’s Jazz After Dinner, Joe features Saxophonist Cercie Miller from her 1998 Jazz Project Records recording, “Blue Vistas.”

04-06-25 Musica Dolce - Conducting Conversations

Musica Dolce is the subject of this week's program with Paul Rosenbloom, Artistic Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, April 13th at 2 PM at St. Peter’s By The Sea in Narragansett. For more information, you can go to www.musicadolce.org

03-30-25 Tree Story Shorts IV - This Old Tree

In this episode of This Old Tree, Doug presents the fourth edition of "Tree Story Shorts" on This Old Tree, where guests get to tell their own tree stories! Salacious pepper trees, historic oaks, a tree named after a Marvel character, a beech tree's farewell at a college reunion, big tree hunters, an old-growth tulip poplar in Queens, a neighborhood ash tree in Amsterdam, and the largest tree at Kew Gardens - this episode has it all. Listen to what people have to say about the trees that inspire them.

03-27-25 Solace - A Walk In The Park

This week, Jane finds an unusual peace in nothingness.

03-28-25 Saxophonist, Composer & Arranger Dan Moretti - Jazz After Dinner

This week, Joe is featuring Saxophonist, Composer, and Arranger Dan Moretti from his 2025 Roots Grooves Records recording, “Dan Moretti and Brazilia/Celebrating The Music of Wayne Shorter/Live At The Pump House.” 

03-30-25 Mystic Chamber Music Series - Conducting Conversations

The Mystic Chamber Music Series is the subject of this week's program with Thomas Readett, Artistic and Executive Director, along with special guest Gary Upton, owner of Upton Bass. We will discuss the upcoming concert on Saturday, April 12th, at 5:30 PM at The Noank Baptist Church. For more information, you can go to www.mysticchambermusicseries.com

03-20-25 Rhythm - A Walk In The Park

This week, Jane explores how nature regulates our emotions and heals us from within.

03-21-25 Pianist David Hazeltine - Jazz After Dinner

This week, Joe is featuring Pianist David Hazeltine from his 2006 Chesky Records recording, “Manhattan.”

03-23-25 Community Player's-Merrily We Roll Along - Conducting Conversations

The Community Player's production of “Merrily We Roll Along” is the subject of this week's program with Christopher Margadonna, President, and John K. McElroy, Director. We talked about the musical and listened to some very interesting songs from the show from April 4th through the 13th. For more information, you can call (401) 726-6860 or go to www.thecommunityplayers.org