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05-26-22 What Works - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explore how coming home again can be easier.

05-29-22 Music on the Hill - Conducting Conversations

Music On The Hill is the subject of this week's program with John M. Pellegrino, Artistic Director of the festival. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from the programs being presented June 1st to June 12th. For more information you can call 401-738-5632, or go to www.musiconthehillri.org​

05-27-22 Saxophonist Benny Carter - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Saxophonist Benny Carter from his 1988 Music Masters Records recording titled “Departure #2.

05-19-22 Motherhood - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explore putting parenthood first.

05-21-22 The Symphony of a Sequel - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie and Spencer (along with special return host Skylar) listen to symphonies of sequels. You'll hear Stranger Things III, Downton: New Era, Ghostbusters: Afterlife and more!

05-22-22 Theatre by the Sea - Million $ Quartet - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's opening production of the 2022 season, Million $ Quartet, is the subject of this week's program with Greg Santos, director. We talk about the musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the play that takes place in 1956. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com​

05-20-22 Saxophonist Sonny Criss - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Saxophonist Sonny Criss from his 2000 Jazz Factory Records recording titled “Hampton Hawes Sessions”.

05-12-22 Giving Blood - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explore how needing to be perfect is a human concept.

05-14-22 Scheherazade - WCRI’s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and and Newport Classical Director of Artistic Planning and Engagement Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they listen to Rimsky-Korsakov's Scheherazade.

05-15-22 RI Civic Chorale & Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Joshua Rohde, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music being presented on Sunday May 22nd, 3PM, at St. Sebastian's Church in Providence. For more information you can call 401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org 

05-13-22 Guitarists Larry Coryell & Emily Remler - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Guitarists Larry Coryell and Emily Remler from their 1985 Concord Records recording titled “Together”.

05-05-22 Doable - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explore passing valuable information on to another.

04-28-22 War Stories - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explore what we can do to correct damage from our own traumatic events.

05-07-22 Classical Covers - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie and Spencer listen to Classical Covers. These are songs performed or recorded by artists other than the original performer or composer.

04-30-22 What Is A Requiem - WCRI’s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and and Newport Classical Director of Artistic Planning and Engagement Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they listen to Mozart's Requiem.

05-08-22 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 and special guest, Consulelo Sherba. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music that will be presented on May 22nd at McVinney Auditorium. For more information you can call (401) 274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org

05-06-22 Pianist Stanley Cowell - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Pianist Stanley Cowell from his 1990 SteepleChase Records recording titled “Departure #2”. 

05-01-22 Theatre by the Sea - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 2022 season is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre. We talk about this summer's musicals and listen to some of the very popular songs from: Million Dollar Quartet, Footloose, Cinderella and Kinky Boots. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com​

04-29-22 Pianist Marc Copland - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Pianist Marc Copland from his 1998 Savoy Jazz/Denon Records recording titled “Softly”. 

04-21-22 Full Circle Easter - A Walk In The Park

In this weeks A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews we explore how life really can be what we put into it.