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Episodes
Monday Mar 19, 2018
03-16-18 Gerald Wilson Orchestra - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Mar 19, 2018
Monday Mar 19, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features the Gerald Wilson Orchestra.
Monday Mar 19, 2018
03-18-18 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra - Conducting Conversations
Monday Mar 19, 2018
Monday Mar 19, 2018
The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Edward Markward,
Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music being
presented on Saturday March 24, at 7:30 PM, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence.
For more information you can call 401-521-5670 or go to www.ricco.org
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Monday Mar 12, 2018
In this program Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals new Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss Yekwon Sunwoo the winner o the 2017 Van Cliburn Piano Competition who will make his Festival debut this summer on Thursday, July 12th at 8:00 pm at The Breakers at The Mark Malkovich III Memorial Concert. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Monday Mar 12, 2018
This week, for a special show about St. Patrick's Day, we feature Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer and Guitarist, and one of the original guests on the show when it started in 2007. Eddie is the only person to have appeared with Mike every year of the show's existence. We'll listen to some examples of his music, some of his personal favorites, and discuss his upcoming concerts. For more information go to www.eddiedillon.com
Monday Mar 12, 2018
03-09-18 Russell Malone Jazz Guitarist - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Mar 12, 2018
Monday Mar 12, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features Jazz guitarist Russell Malone.
Monday Mar 05, 2018
Monday Mar 05, 2018
In this program Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals new Executive Director Pamela Pantos welcome special guests the Hermitage Piano Trio to discuss their upcoming concert at The Marble House on March 24th as well as the upcoming NMF 50th Anniversary. For more information or to purchase tickets visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday Mar 05, 2018
Monday Mar 05, 2018
The State Ballet of Rhode Island is the subject of the program, with Ana Marsden Fox, Executive Director. We talk about their upcoming performance of, “Alice's Adventure In Wonderland”, and listen to some selections that will be used in the production, Friday, March 23, and Saturday, March 24, at the Park Theatre in Cranston. For more information go to www.stateballet.com or www.parktheatreri.com
Monday Mar 05, 2018
03-03-18 Rhode Island Kitchen & Bath - The 95.9 Company Break
Monday Mar 05, 2018
Monday Mar 05, 2018
This month on The 95.9 Company Break Mike talks with Rhode Island Kitchen & Bath's Director of Design Prudence Stoddard and President Tanya Donahue. Since they opened their doors in 1989, Rhode Island Kitchen & Bath has earned their reputation as the leading Rhode Island kitchen and bathroom remodeling company. Their unique approach to kitchen and bathroom renovation, called “design/build,” gives them a distinct advantage over other remodeling contractors. Where other companies only offer limited services, and many are just interested in selling you cabinets and getting out, they take a complete approach to every job. For more information about RIKB 401-463-1550 or visit www.rikb.com
Monday Mar 05, 2018
03-02-18 Bill Charlap American Jazz Pianist - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Mar 05, 2018
Monday Mar 05, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features Bill Charlap American jazz pianist.
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
02-23-18 Jazz Singer Ella Fitzgerald - Jazz After Dinner
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
Wednesday Feb 28, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features Ella Fitzgerald the most popular female jazz singer.
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
02-25-18 RI International Film Festival 2018 - Conducting Conversations
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
Thursday Feb 22, 2018
This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director and Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the RI Film and TV Office. We talk about Academy Award movies and listen to some music from them. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org
Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
Wednesday Feb 21, 2018
In this program Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals new Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss the upcoming NMF 50th along with the one of this years performers...the one and only...Frederica von Stade "Flicka". For more information or to purchase tickets to the upcoming Chamber Music Series visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
02-16-18 Trumpeter Clifford Brown - Jazz After Dinner
Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features trumpeter Clifford Brown.
Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
02-18-18 The Providence Singers - Conducting Conversations
Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
Tuesday Feb 20, 2018
The Providence Singers is the subject of this week's program with Michael Galib, Assistant Director. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on March 10th in Cranston and March 12th in Bristol. For more information call 401-751-5700 or go to: www.providencesingers.org
Monday Feb 12, 2018
Monday Feb 12, 2018
In this program Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals new Executive Director Pamela Pantos discuss the upcoming NMF 50th along with the Grammy nominated group Imani Winds. For more information or to purchase tickets to the upcoming Chamber Music Series visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday Feb 12, 2018
02-11-18 Narragansett Bay Symphony Orchestra - Conducting Conversations
Monday Feb 12, 2018
Monday Feb 12, 2018
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Ben Vickers, Music Director and Toby Andrews, soloist. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday March 4th at 3 PM at McVinney Auditorium. For more information you can call (401) 274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org
Monday Feb 12, 2018
02-09-18 Guitarist Jim Hall - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Feb 12, 2018
Monday Feb 12, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features guitarist Jim Hall from his 1996 Telarc Jazz recording Live at the Village Vanguard, "Panorama".
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
2-03-18 Narragansett Bay Chorus/Singing Valentines - The 95.9 Company Break
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
Thursday Feb 08, 2018
This month on The 95.9 Company Break Mike talks to Narragansett Bay Chorus president David Scarchilli about the chorus and one of it's biggest fundraisers...Singing Valentines's. For more information on how to purchase your Singing Valentine call/text (401) 753-2990, email valentines@singnbc.com or visit www.singnbc.com.
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
02-04-18 Narragansett Bay Chorus - Conducting Conversations
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
This week we feature love songs for Valentines Day with a music teacher who is also the Assistant Director of the Narragansett Bay Chorus. We talk to Chad Putka, Music Teacher at Moses Brown. We listen to some of his favorite songs and talk about the many different styles and types he's selected. There will also be information about Singing Valentine Quartets that can be ordered from the Narragansett Bay Chorus. For more information you can call 401 753-2990 or go to www.SingNBC.com
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
02-02-18 Pianist Sir Roland Hanna - Jazz After Dinner
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
Wednesday Feb 07, 2018
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features Pianist Sir Roland Hanna from his 2002 IPO recording "Tributaries - Reflections on Tommy Flanagan".

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.