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10-09-20 Pianist Bill Evans-Everyone Digs Bill Evans - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring pianist Bill Evans from his 1958 Fantasy Records recording titled "Everyone Digs Bill Evans."

10-11-20 Newport Music Festival's Neave Trio Concert - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Newport Music Festival's Neave Trio Concert. We talk to Mihail Velelov and listen to some of the music that the Trio will play in the concert on October 13th at 7 PM, at the Chandler in Newport. For more information you can go to www.newportmusic.org​

10-07-20 Newport Music Festival's Boyd Meets Girl Concert - Conducting Conversations

In this special mid week show we feature The Newport Music Festival's Boyd Meets Girl Concert. We talk to Laura Metcalf and Rupert Boyd and listen to some of the music that they'll play in the concert on October 14th at 7PM, at the Chandler in Newport. For more information you can go to www.newportmusic.org​

10-03-20 Leonard Bernstein and What Does Music Mean - WCRI's Kids Hour

In this week's WCRI's Kids Hour host Jamie and Trevor listen to Leonard Bernstein and What Does Music Mean!

10-04-20 Newport Music Festival's Charlie Albright Concert - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Newport Music Festival's Charlie Albright Concert. We talk to Charlie and listen to some of the music that he'll play in the concert on October 12, 7:00 PM, at the Chandler in Newport. For more information you can go to www.newportmusic.org​

10-02-20 Saxophonist Greg Abate-My Buddy - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Greg Abate from his 1994 Seaside Records recording titled "My Buddy".

09-27-20 Roger Williams Zoo-Jack-O-Lantern Spectacular 2020 - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature The Roger Williams Park Zoo, Jack-o-lantern Spectacular. We talk to Jeremy Goodman, Executive Director. We'll listen to some of the music that is played in the background of the exhibit  and talk about it's creation. For more information you can go to www.rwpzoo.org
 

09-25-20 Saxophonist Dan Moretti-Dan Moretti and Brazilia, Live at Chan's - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Dan Moretti from his 1995 Brownstone Records recording titled "Dan Moretti and Brazilia, Live at Chan's".

09-19-20 Classical Classics for Classical Music Month - WCRI's Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour host Jamie and Skylar listen and talk some Classical Classics for Classical Music Month!
 

09-20-20 The Kingston Chamber Music Festival - Concert 5 - WCRI’s Festival Series

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival - Concert 5: TRANSFIGURED NIGHT Beethoven: Horn Sonata in F Major, Op.17 Schoenberg: Verklärte Nacht (“Transfigured Night”), Op.4, for String Sextet. Featuring: Joel Link and Bryan Lee, violin; Burchard Tang and Zoe Martin-Doike, viola; Priscilla Lee and Clancy Newman, cello; Jeffery Lang, horn; Natalie Zhu, piano https://www.kingstonchambermusic.org/watch_and_listen/

09-19-20 Seaside Pharmacy - The 95.9 Company Break

In this weeks 95.9 Company Break program Mike talks with Bill Quirk owner and pharmacist at Seaside Pharmacy in Westerly, RI. Seaside Pharmacy is an independently owned pharmacy, convenience, and small gift store open as of November 2013. At Seaside, we strive for excellence in all of our endeavors, and make customer satisfaction our top priority. We look to provide superior pharmaceutical care and education to all customers and patients. We will be offering prescription drugs, vaccinations (including influenza and shingles), homeopathic remedies, health and beauty items, vitamins and home health products (such as durable medical equipment). Other products will include phenomenal greeting cards, seasonal items, quality skin care, and - of course candy and chocolates! For more information call (401) 637-4577 or CLICK HERE

09-20-20 Avalonia Land Conservancy - Conducting Conversations

The Avalonia Land Conservancy, is the subject of this week's program with Terri Eickel, Development and Programming Director. We talk about their plans for a major event coming soon; Trail Trek which will run from October 17th to the 25th. We also get to hear some newer beautiful music by Terri, who is a professional singer. For more information you can call      (860) 884-3500, or go to www.avalonia.org
 

09-18-20 Guitarist Jim Robitaille-Space Cycles - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring guitarist Jim Robitaille from his 2020 Whaling City Sound recording titled ' Space Cycles'.

09-13-20 The Kingston Chamber Music Festival - Concert 4 - WCRI’s Festival Series

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival - Concert 4: MOZART’S INSPIRATION Beethoven: Seven Variations in E-flat Major On “ Bei Mannern, Welche Liebe Fuhlen”, from Mozart’s Magic Flute, WoO46; Mozart: Piano Quartet in G minor, K.478. Featuring: Juliette Kang, violin; Che-Hung Chen, viola; Tom Kraines and Clancy Newman, cello; Natalie Zhu, piano https://www.kingstonchambermusic.org/watch_and_listen/

09-12-20 The Music of Antonín Dvořák - WCRI's Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour host Jamie and Skylar listen and talk about The Music of Antonín Dvořák!

09-13-20 Music of Cole Porter - Conducting Conversations

The subject of this week's program is the music of Cole Porter with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do another in a series about great American Artists. He'll talk about Cole Porter's life and play a variety of artists performing his music. For more information or comments about the show you can call (401) 294-9274 or email maino@classical959.com 

09-11-20 Saxophonist Gregory Dudzienski-Beautiful Moments - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring saxophonist Gregory Dudzienski from his 2020 OA2 Records recording titled "Beautiful Moments".

09-05-20 Movies with Magic! - WCRI's Kids Hour

In this weeks WCRI Kids Hour host Jamie and Skylar listen and talk about the music in Movies with Magic!

09-06-20 The Kingston Chamber Music Festival - Concert 3 - WCRI’s Festival Series

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival - Concert 3: SCHUBERT ADDS A BASS (AND A TROUT) Beethoven Sonata for Violin and Piano, No. 5 in F Major,  Op.24 (“Spring”) Schubert:  Quintet in A Major, D.667, “Trout” Featuring...Jennifer Koh and David Kim, violin; Burchard Tang, viola; Thomas Kraines, cello; Hal Robinson, double bass; Charles Abramovic and Natalie Zhu, piano   https://www.kingstonchambermusic.org/watch_and_listen/
 

09-04-20 Pianist Hank Jones-with The Meridian String Quartet - Jazz After Dinner

This week Joe is featuring pianist Hank Jones from his 1991 LRC  Records recording titled "Hank Jones with The Meridian String Quartet".