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Episodes
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
12-02-17 Weekapaug Inn - The 95.9 Company Break
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
This month on the 95.9 Compay Break Mike talks with Innkeeper Simon Piers Dewar and Executive Chef Devin Bozkaya about the this beautiful Rhode Island inn and its distinctive dining. For more information or to make reservations visit weekapauginn.com or call toll free (855) 679-2995.
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
Tuesday Dec 05, 2017
In this program Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals new executive director Pamela Pantos feature the music of Vaughan Williams. For more information or to purchase tickets to the upcoming Chamber Music Series visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday Dec 04, 2017
Monday Dec 04, 2017
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Ben Vickers, Music Director and Susan Woythaler. We talk about their upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, December 10th at 3 PM at St. Peter's By The Sea. For more information you can call (401) 274-4578, or go to www.nabsco.org
Monday Dec 04, 2017
12-01-17 Christmas/Holiday Classics Part II - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Dec 04, 2017
Monday Dec 04, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features more Christmas/Holiday Classics by various artists.
Monday Nov 27, 2017
11-26-17 Jamestown Community Chorus-Dec 2017 - Conducting Conversations
Monday Nov 27, 2017
Monday Nov 27, 2017
This week Jamestown Community Chorus is the subject of the program with B. J.Whitehouse, Music Director and Judith Anderson, Publicity Chair. We talk about the upcoming season and listen to some selections from the concerts that will be held on Saturday Dec. 9th at 4:00 PM and Sunday Dec. 10th at 3:00PM, at the Jamestown Recreation Center, 41 Conanicus Ave., Jamestown RI. For more information you can call, 401-423-1574 or go to www.jamestownchorus.com
Monday Nov 27, 2017
11-24-17 Christmas/Holiday Classics - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Nov 27, 2017
Monday Nov 27, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features Christmas/Holiday Classics by various artists.
Wednesday Nov 22, 2017
Wednesday Nov 22, 2017
In this program Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals new executive director Pamela Pantos play festive music from 50 years of festivals. For more information or to purchase tickets to the upcoming Chamber Music Series visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday Nov 20, 2017
11-19-17 Theatre By The Sea's 2018 Season Preview - Conducting Conversations
Monday Nov 20, 2017
Monday Nov 20, 2017
Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 2018 season is the subject of this week's program, with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre. We talk about next summer's musicals and listen to some of the very popular songs from Ain't Misbehavin, Mamma Mia, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat and Chicago. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or you can go to www.theatrebythesea.com
Monday Nov 20, 2017
11-17-17 Pianist Sir Roland Hanna - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Nov 20, 2017
Monday Nov 20, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features pianist Sir Roland Hanna from the “Live At Maybeck Recital Hall, Vol. 32” on Concord Records.
Monday Nov 13, 2017
Monday Nov 13, 2017
In this program Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals new executive director Pamela Pantos play music from the beloved American composer Aaron Copland. For more information or to purchase tickets to the upcoming Chamber Music Series visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday Nov 13, 2017
11-12-17 Westminster Youth String Ensemble 2017 - Conducting Conversations
Monday Nov 13, 2017
Monday Nov 13, 2017
This week Westminster Youth String Ensemble is the subject of the program with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director. We talk about the upcoming season and the Holiday Concert on Sunday December 3rd, 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
Monday Nov 13, 2017
11-10-17 Pianist Roger Kellaway - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Nov 13, 2017
Monday Nov 13, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features, from his Concord Jazz recording "Live At Maybeck Hall - Volume Eleven", Pianist Roger Kellaway.
Monday Nov 06, 2017
Monday Nov 06, 2017
In this program Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals new executive director Pamela Pantos play music from the great Leonard Bernstein. For more information or to purchase tickets to the upcoming Chamber Music Series visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday Nov 06, 2017
11-03-17 Pianist Walter Norris - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Nov 06, 2017
Monday Nov 06, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features pianist Walter Norris from his Concord Jazz recording "Live at Maybeck Hall - Volume Four".
Monday Nov 06, 2017
Monday Nov 06, 2017
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 November 25th at 7:30 PM, at the Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul in Providence and Sunday November 26th at 3:00 PM, at St. Ann Arts Center in Woonsocket. For more information you can call 401-521-5670, or go to www.ricco.org
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
In this program Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals new executive director Pamela Pantos play music that will scare and delight you for Halloween. For more information or to purchase tickets to the upcoming Chamber Music Series visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
10-27-17 Composer and Arranger Billy Strayhorn - Jazz After Dinner
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features composer and arranger Billy Strayhorn' s newly discovered works as performed by the Dutch Jazz Orchestra on their 1996 recording "Portrait of a Silk Thread"
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
10-29-17 State Ballet of Rhode Island-Coppélia 2017 - Conducting Conversations
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
Wednesday Nov 01, 2017
The State Ballet of Rhode Island is the subject of the program with Ana Marsden Fox, ExecutiveDirector. We talk about their upcoming performance of “Coppélia” and listen to some selections that will be used in the production on December 8th and Saturday, December 9th, at the Park Theatre in Cranston. For more information go to www.stateballet.com
Monday Oct 23, 2017
Monday Oct 23, 2017
In this program Mike Maino and The Newport Music Festivals new executive director Pamela Pantos continue their discussion on the plannning for the upcoming 50th anniversary as well as The Newport Music Festivals Chamber Music Series. For more information or to purchase tickets to the upcoming Chamber Music Series visit newportmusic.org or call 401-849-0700.
Monday Oct 23, 2017
10-20-17 Composer & Arranger Maria Schneider - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Oct 23, 2017
Monday Oct 23, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features composer and arranger Maria Schneider featuring her 1994 Enja Records recording "Evanescence" .

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.