To more easily find a specific show please click on the Tags tab above. Here you will find our programs listed by the title to make searching a little easier. Thank you and enjoy!
Episodes
Thursday Jun 29, 2017
06-30-17 Saxophonist Greg Abate - Jazz After Dinner
Thursday Jun 29, 2017
Thursday Jun 29, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays music from saxophonist Greg Abate
Monday Jun 26, 2017
6-25-17 The Newport Contemporary Music Series - Conducting Conversations
Monday Jun 26, 2017
Monday Jun 26, 2017
The Newport Contemporary Music Series, is the subject of this week's program, with Paul Van Anglen, Executive Director of the series. We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the programs being presented in July. For more information call 401-829-7593, or go to www.ncmsri.org
Monday Jun 26, 2017
06-23-17 Pianist Horace Silver - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Jun 26, 2017
Monday Jun 26, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays music from pianist Horace Silver.
Monday Jun 19, 2017
6-18-17 Theatre by the Sea-The Music Man - Conducting Conversations
Monday Jun 19, 2017
Monday Jun 19, 2017
Theatre By The Sea's production of “The Music Man” is the subject of this week's program with Richard Sabellioco, director and Jason O'Strowski, actor playing the role of Harold Hill. We talk about the upcoming musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the production. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
Monday Jun 19, 2017
06-16-17 Vocalist Tierney Sutton - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Jun 19, 2017
Monday Jun 19, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays music from vocalist Tierney Sutton.
Monday Jun 12, 2017
6-11-17 Meredith Willson - Conducting Conversations
Monday Jun 12, 2017
Monday Jun 12, 2017
Meredith Willson is the subject of this week's program with Jamie Jones, a member of the cast of Music Man, playing at Theatre By The Sea later this month. We talk about how one of America's favorite musicals came to be and listen to some original recordings of Meredith “pitching his new (1957) musical to potential producers. The production runs at the theatre from June 21st to July 15th. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
Monday Jun 12, 2017
06-09-17 Vocalist Janis Siegel - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Jun 12, 2017
Monday Jun 12, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays music from vocalist Janis Siegel from her 2003 Telarc recording "Friday Night Special" with Joey DeFrancesco - Hammond B3 Organ, Houston Person - Tenor Sax, Peter Bernstein and Russel Malone - guitars and Buddy Williams - drums.
Monday Jun 05, 2017
6-03-17 Sightsailing of Newport - The 95.9 Company Break
Monday Jun 05, 2017
Monday Jun 05, 2017
On this weeks 95.9 Company Break we talk with Captain John Hirschler of Sightsailing of Newport. Come sail Newport, Rhode Island and Narragansett Bay, where you'll find some of the finest sailing in the world. They offer daily scheduled public sailing cruises, sunset sails and private sailing charters aboard three beautiful vessels. You'll see stately seaside estates, world famous yachts and America's Cup racers all against the stunning backdrop of a historic colonial town and picturesque, rocky shoreline. Sailing in Newport is fantastic. Welcome Aboard! For more information call 401-849-3333 or visit sightsailing.com
Monday Jun 05, 2017
6-04-17 The Smart Set - Conducting Conversations
Monday Jun 05, 2017
Monday Jun 05, 2017
The Smart Set is the subject of this week's program with Enrico Garzilli, composer. We talk about the upcoming musical about F. Scott Fitzgerald, set on the French Riviera, and listen to some of the songs from the production.This production will be at the Narragansett Theatre from June 8th to the 11th. For more information and tickets you can go to http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/2717696
Monday Jun 05, 2017
06-02-17 Trumpeter Woody Shaw - Jazz After Dinner
Monday Jun 05, 2017
Monday Jun 05, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays music from trumpeter Woody Shaw from his 32 Jazz recording 'Imagination' with Kirk Lightsey - piano, Steve Turre - trombone, Ray Drummond - bass and Carl Allen - drums.
Tuesday May 30, 2017
5-28-17 Theatre by the Sea-Beehive - Conducting Conversations
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Theatre By The Sea's production of “Beehive” is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre. We talk about the upcoming musical and listen to some of the very popular 1960's songs from the production. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com
Tuesday May 30, 2017
05-26-17 Pianist Ellis Larkins - Jazz After Dinner
Tuesday May 30, 2017
Tuesday May 30, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays music from pianist Ellis Larkins on his Concord Jazz Recording " Live at Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume 22".
Monday May 22, 2017
05-19-17 Pianist Hank Jones - Jazz After Dinner
Monday May 22, 2017
Monday May 22, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays music from pianist Hank Jones on his Concord Jazz Recording " Live At Maybeck Recital Hall Volume 16"
Monday May 22, 2017
5-21-17 Music on the Hill 2017 - Conducting Conversations
Monday May 22, 2017
Monday May 22, 2017
Music On The Hill is the subject of this week's program with Emily Atkinson, Executive Director of the Festival and Kristen Pellegrino a member of the Board. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from the programs being presented June 1st to the 14th. For more information you can call 401-738-5632 or go to www.musiconthehillri.org
Monday May 15, 2017
Monday May 15, 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 June 4th at 3 PM at Smith Center for the Arts at Providence College. For more information you can call (401)274-4578 or go to www.nabsco.org
Monday May 15, 2017
05-12-17 Pianist Kenny Barron - Jazz After Dinner
Monday May 15, 2017
Monday May 15, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays music from pianist Kenny Barron on his Concord Jazz Recording "Live At Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume 10".
Monday May 08, 2017
5-06-17 Tiverton Four Corners 2017 - The 95.9 Company Break
Monday May 08, 2017
Monday May 08, 2017
On this months 95.9 Company Break we talk to Chas. Hickey co-curator at Gallery 4 about Tiverton Four Corners and all it has to offer. Located within a one hour drive of Boston, Providence, Newport, and the towns of Southeastern Massachusetts, Tiverton Four Corners has become an important center for antiques, fine art, decorative crafts, and cozy shops nestled into a quaint New England Village of 18th century buildings. Enjoy the fresh air as you walk the few steps between shops to peek in windows, sample gourmet treats and purchase quality goods of all kinds in an unhurried, friendly and charming atmosphere. For more information visit tivertonfourcorners.com
Monday May 08, 2017
05-05-17 Pianist Toshiko Akiyoshi - Jazz After Dinner
Monday May 08, 2017
Monday May 08, 2017
On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays music from pianist Toshiko Aklyoshi on her Concord Jazz Recording "Live At Maybeck Recital Hall, Volume 36".
Monday May 08, 2017
5-07-17 RI Civic Choral & Orchestra - Conducting Conversations
Monday May 08, 2017
Monday May 08, 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 June 3rd 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 May 01, 2017
4-30-17 The Providence Singers - Conducting Conversations
Monday May 01, 2017
Monday May 01, 2017
The Providence Singers are the subject of this week's program with Christine Noel, Artistic Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on May 13th in Providence and May 14th in Bristol. For more information you can call 401-751-5700 or go to www.providencesingers.org

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.