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10-14-16 Nat King Cole - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features pianist and vocalist Nat King Cole from a "Best of" collection spanning 1947 -1951.

10-09-16 Jamestown Community Piano Assoc. 2016 - Conducting Conversations

The Jamestown Community Piano Association is the subject of this week's program with Rosemary Enright and Nancy Benett, Program Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music being presented this season at St. Matthew's Church in Jamestown. For more information call 401-423-0515.

10-07-16 Guitarist Rale Micic - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features guitarist Rale Micic from his 2015 Whaling City Sounds recording "Night Music"

10-02-16 Women's Resource Center 2016 - The 95.9 Company Break

On this months 95.9 Company Break we talk with David McCurdy Development Director of the Women’s Resource Center (WRC), serving Newport and Bristol Counties, was founded in 1977 to provide comprehensive domestic violence intervention and prevention services that educate, advocate, and shelter any individual in need of assistance. Each year we help women, children, families, men and the elderly to obtain the services they need to secure their physical, mental, emotional and financial safety from domestic abuse. For more information visit wrcnbc.org or call 1-401-846-5263.

10-02-16 Warwick Symphony Orchestra 2016 - Conducting Conversations

This week The Warwick Symphony Orchestra is the subject of the program with Catherine Gagnon, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming Fall Series Concerts,Flashback '66' and listen to some selections that will be performed on Saturday,October 15th in Cranston and Sunday, October 16th, in Warwick. For more information you can go to wsori.org

09-30-16 Guitarist Steven Kirby - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features guitarist Steven Kirby from his Whaling City Sound recording "Illuminations".

09-25-16 Ocean State Theatre-Billy Elliot - Conducting Conversations

Ocean State Theatre Company is the subject of this week's program with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Matthew Dean, star of “Billy Elliot”. We talk about the upcoming production and listen to some music from the musical. The show will play at the theater September 28th to October 23rd. Ocean State Theatre is on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800, or go to www.oceanstatetheatre.org

09-23-16 Guitarist Jay Azzolina - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features guitarist Jay Azzolina, saxophonist Dino Govini, bassist Dave Zinno and drummer Adam Nussbaum from their Whaling City Sounds recording titled "Chance Meeting".

09-18-16 CT Gilbert & Sullivan Society 2016 - 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 music from Pirates of Penzance that will be performed October 15th and 16th. For more information you can go to www.CTGandS.org

09-16-16 Pianist Tim Ray - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features pianist Tim Ray, bassist John Lockwood and drummer Mark Walker from their Whaling City Sounds recording titled "Windows".

09-11-16 Theatre By The Sea-2017 Preview - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's new 2017 season is the subject of this program with Bill Hanney, Producing Executive Director.  We talk about the upcoming musicals and listen to some of the very popular songs from The Music Man, Beauty and the Beast and The Producers. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

09-09-16 Singer Jim Porcella - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features jazz singer Jim Porcella.

09-03-16 Roger Williams Park Zoo - The 95.9 Company Break

This month on The 95.9 Company Break we talk to Roger Williams Park Zoo Executive Director Jeremy Goodman! They discuss the zoo and everything going on there now and in the future. Roger Williams Park Zoo strives to engage guests in an extraordinary and unique educational experience to improve their understanding of and appreciation for the natural world. They contribute significantly to the conservation of our earth’s animals, plants and other natural resources by challenging themselves and their audience to act as responsible environmental stewards. Roger Williams Park Zoo is supported and managed by the Rhode Island Zoological Society and is owned by the City of Providence. For more information please visit www.rwpzoo.org

09-04-16 Ocean State Theater-The Kingston Trio - Conducting Conversations

The Kingston Trio in concert with the Narragansett Bay Chorus is the subject of this week's program with two members of the chorus, John Castonguay, Asst. Director and David Scarchille, V.P. We talk about the upcoming concert and listen to some of the music presented on Saturday September 10th at 2:00 and 7:30 PM at the Ocean State Theater on Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For tickets you can call (401) 921-6800 or go www.oceanstatetheatre.org. For more information about the Chorus you can call (401) 437-6043 or go to www.singNBC.com

08-28-16 Rhythm & Roots Festival 2016 - Conducting Conversations

The Rhythm and Roots Festival, is the subject of this week's program, with Chuck Wentworth, Producer.  We talk about the upcoming event to be held at Ninigret Park, and listen to some of the music from groups that will be performing September 2 to 4.  For more information go to www.rhythmandroots.com

08-26-16 Vocalist Ella Fitzgerald - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features the amazing vocal sounds of Ella Fitzgerald. Listen and Enjoy!

08-21-16 Pianist Kenneth Hamilton - Conducting Conversations

This week we feature Kenneth Hamilton, concert pianist.  We'll listen to examples of his music from his CD, “Kenneth Hamilton play Ronald Stevenson”, discuss his career and how he became “one of the finest players of his generation”.  He has appeared many times on TV, radio, and at festivals around the world.

08-19-16 Trumpeter Chet Baker - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features American jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist, and vocalist. Listen and Enjoy!

08-14-16 Theatre By The Sea-Sister Act - Conducting Conversations

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Sister Act” is the subject of this week's program, with Kevin Hill, Artistic Director and Jeanette Bayardelle, star of the show.  We talk about the upcoming musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the production.  For more information call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

08-12-16 Concord Jazz-Major League - Jazz After Dinner

This week Jazz After Dinner features the 1986 Concord Jazz recording "Major League" part of the two disc set "Double Play" with pianist Dave McKenna, tenor saxophonist, Scott Hamilton and drummer Jake Hanna.