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10-31-21 Judith Lynn Stillman, Pianist, Composer & Arranger - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Judith Lynn Stillman, pianist, composer and arranger. We'll listen to examples of her music that will be in a new movie entitled “Women Trailblazers in Music”. The movie along with a live concert will be held on November 4th at 7:30 PM, in Sapinsley Hall on the RIC Campus. For more information you can go to www.ric.edu or call 401 456-8144.​

10-29-21 Pianist McCoy Tyner - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Pianist McCoy Tyner from his 1991 Chesky Records recording titled “Solo Masterpieces; Volume 8”. 

10-23-21 Spooky...Scary...Soundtracks - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie and Spencer share some popular spooky soundtracks from classic and new scary films. The perfect music for your Halloween night! 

10-24-21 Community Concert Series at St. Michael‘s - Conducting Conversations

This week The Community Concert Series at St. Michael’s in Bristol is the subject of the program with Sandy Chabot, Director and Mary Kae Wright, Marketing. We talk about the upcoming series starting with the first concert on November 20th at 7:30 PM, featuring The Narragansett Bay Chorus and quartets and listen to some selections that will be sung. For more information you can go to www.ccsatsm.org​

10-22-21 Pianist Art Tatum - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Pianist Art Tatum from his 1956 Pablo Records recording titled “Solo Masterpieces; Volume 8”.

10-16-21 Del & Kristen of Del-Bourree Bach Fine Art - The 95.9 Company Break

This weeks guests on The 95.9 Company Break is Del & Kristen of Del-Bourree Bach Fine Art. Contemporary realist Del-Bourree Bach is known for his striking and almost tactile depictions of man and nature. Although many of his paintings are inspired by the sea and the life in and around it, he enjoys paintings many subjects from rural farms to western vistas to city sidewalks.  His painting invite viewers to enter into the scene and challenge them to create their own stories and impressions. Primarily a studio painter, he works mainly in acrylic, but also enjoys transparent watercolor. To learn more visit https://www.del-bourreebach.com/ or call 860-536-0486.
 

10-16-21 Organs for October - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this week's WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and Newport Classical Artistic Director Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they listen to organ music for the month of October.
 

10-17-21 Core Memory Concerts - Conducting Conversations

This week Core Memory Concerts is the subject of the program with Craig Maynard, Artistic Director. He'll talk about the upcoming season that has been changed because of the pandemic restrictions and how they plan to proceed. We'll listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held October 30th, November 6th and 7th and December 4th. For more information you can go to www.corememorymusic.com​

10-15-21 Saxophonist David Newman - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Saxophonist David Newman from his 1997 32 Jazz Records recording titled “Ray Charles Present David “Fathead” Newman and with some tracks from the record “Straight Ahead”. 

10-09-21 Harp, Harp, Hooray! - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and the Newport Music Festivals Artistic Director Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they explore the harp and its contributions to both the orchestral and chamber music repertoire...old and new!

10-10-21 URI Guitar Festival - Conducting Conversations

The URI Guitar Festival is the subject of this week's program with Adam Levin, Artistic Director. We talk about the concerts that will be presented October 14th to the 17th at several different locations. The event will feature over a dozen performers. For more information you can go to https://www.uriguitarfestival.org/
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10-08-21 Pianist Bobby Timmons - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Pianist Bobby Timmons from his 1961 Riverside Records recording titled “In Person”. 

10-03-21 Connecticut Gilbert & Sullivan Society - Conducting Conversations

The CT Gilbert and Sullivan Society is the subject of this week's program with Dr. John Dreslin, Music Director. We talk about the upcoming event to be held at Valley Regional High School, Deep River CT and listen to some of the music from Ruddigore that will be performed November 6th and 7th. For more information you can call 860 554-1256 or go to www.CTGandS.org

10-01-21 Saxophonist Lew Tabackin - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Saxophonist Lew Tabackin from his 1989 Concord Jazz Records recording titled “Desert Lady”.

09-26-21 Glocester Scarecrow Festival - Conducting Conversations

The Glocester Scarecrow Festival is the subject of this week's program with Mark Rechter, Chairperson and Event Coordinator. We talk about the Festival that will be presented on Saturday, October 16th from 11:30 AM until 9:00 PM. The event will feature over 10 scarecrows lining the streets of Chepachet RI, many music groups, the Big Nazo and fun family activities. For more information you can go to www.glocesterscarecrowfestival.org/

09-24-21 Pianist Renee Rosnes - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Pianist Renee Rosnes from her 2001 Blue Note Records recording titled “With A Little Help From My Friends”.

09-18-21 Celebrate Hispanic Heritage - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie Jones and the Newport Music Festivals Artistic Director Trevor Neal invite you to join them as they listen to Juanita the Spanish Lobster in celebration of Hispanic Heritage month!

09-19-21 Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Crikkett Young, Vice President and Kristo Kondakci, Music Director and Conductor. We talk about their upcoming season and listen to some of the music that will be presented in the October 31st concert at McVinney Auditorium in Providence. For more information you can call (401) 274-4578, or go to www.nabsco.org

09-17-21 Saxophonist Phil Woods - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring Saxophonist Phil Woods from his 1996 Evidence Records recording titled “Heaven”. 

09-11-21 Thank You First Responders - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI's Kids Hour hosts Jamie and Spencer honor our first responders on the 20th anniversary of September 11th! We listen to music from and about first responders from films and TV specials.