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Classical 95.9-FM WCRI episodes:

04.29.2024
04-25-24 Osprey in the Rain - A Walk In The Park
In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews, Jane talks about a mind set that is so easy to slip into.
04.29.2024
4-26-24 Pianist & Vocalist Mose Allison - Jazz After Dinner
This week Joe is featuring Pianist & Vocalist Mose Allison from his 1962 and 1966 Atlantic Records, recordings titled “I Don’t Worry About A Thing and Mose Live.”
04.29.2024
04-28-24 Theatre By The Sea 2024 season announcement - Conducting Conversations
Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 2024 season is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre and Karen Kessler, Director of Marketing. We talk about this summer's musicals and listen to some of...
04.22.2024
04-18-24 The Eclipse - A Walk In The Park
In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews, Jane discusses the three minutes before the eclipse.
04.22.2024
4-19-24 The Ray Brown Trio - Jazz After Dinner
This week, Joe is featuring The Ray Brown Trio from their 1989 Concord Jazz Records recording titled “Bam, Bam, Bam.”
04.22.2024
04-14-24 Providence Art Club Show-A Conducting Conversations Special - Conducting Conversations
This special “Late Night” Conducting Conversations program features artists Del-Bourree Bach, Nancy Gaucher-Thomas, and David Witbek. We discuss their three-person art show at the Providence Art Club that will run from May 12th to the 31st, with a special reception...
04.22.2024
04-21-24 Westminster Youth String Ensemble - Conducting Conversations
This week, Westminster Youth String Ensemble is the program's subject with Kathleen Curran Monroe, Director. We talk about the upcoming season and the Spring Concert on Sunday, May 5th, at 3 PM at the Westerly Armory in Westerly and also...
04.15.2024
04-11-24 Waiting - A Walk In The Park
In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews, Jane talks about newer forms of waiting that don't offer much relief.
04.15.2024
04-14-24 Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations
The Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with John Eells, Founding Music Director, and special guests Joseph Amante Y Zapata and Krista Wilhelmsen. We discussed their upcoming concert and listened to some of the...
04.15.2024
4-12-24 Saxophonist Paul Desmond - Jazz After Dinner
This week, Joe is featuring Saxophonist Paul Desmond from his 1975 Verve Records recording “The Paul Desmond Quartet Live.”
04.09.2024
04-06-24 OMO Jewels & Gifts - The 95.9 Company Break
This month, The 95.9 Company Break welcomes Joanna Papineau Allen, owner of OMO Jewels & Gifts. OMO is a curated collection of American-made jewelry, ceramics, hand-blown glass, and more. They represent artists nationwide who are committed to their craft and...
04.09.2024
04-06-24 The Sweet Sounds of Saxophone Quartets & Ensembles - WCRI‘s Kids Hour
In this week's WCRI's Kids Hour hosts, Jamie and Spencer listen to music played by saxophone quartets and ensembles worldwide. You'll hear music from The Moanin' Frogs, Royal City Saxophone Quartet, United States Army Field Band members, and more!
04.08.2024
04-04 Insanity - A Walk In The Park
In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews, Jane talks about how watching nature attempt something futile makes us feel less alone.
04.08.2024
04-07-24 Community Players production of 'The Prom' - Conducting Conversations
The Community Player's production of “The Prom” is the subject of this week's program with Christopher Margadonna, President, and Jennifer Gillis, Board Member and cast member. We talked about the musical and listened to some very interesting songs from the...
04.08.2024
4-05-24 Pianist Duke Ellington & Saxophonist Johnny Hodges - Jazz After Dinner
Featuring pianist Duke Ellington and saxophonist Johnny Hodges from their 1959 Verve Records studio album titled "Back to Back."
04.02.2024
03-30-24 The Moses Cleaveland Trees - This Old Tree
In this month's episode of This Old Tree, host Doug Still introduces you to The Moses Cleaveland Trees. In 1946, 153 "Moses Cleaveland Trees" were chosen as landmark trees to represent the City of Cleveland's 150-year anniversary. Not only did...
04.01.2024
03-28-24 Upended - A Walk In The Park
In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane talks about how nature handles relocation.
04.01.2024
3-29-24 Vocalist Carmen McRae - Jazz After Dinner
This week, Joe is featuring Vocalist Carmen McRae from a 1992 GRP Records, original Decca Jazz recordings, titled “Here To Stay.”
04.01.2024
03-31-24 Joe Parillo, jazz host & Cathy Del Nero, chairperson of Mike Renzi tribute- Conducting Conversations
Joe Parillo, Pianist, Composer/Arranger, and the host of WCRI's Jazz After Dinner, is our special guest, and Cathy Del Nero, chairperson of the Mike Renzi Tribute. We'll listen to some examples of Mike’s music and discuss his fascinating background and...
03.25.2024
03-21-24 Upkeep and Restore - A Walk In The Park
In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane talks about sentimental attachment.
03.25.2024
03-24-24 Dr Josuha Rohde, Music Director of RICCO - Conducting Conversations
The RI Civic Choral and Orchestra is the subject of this week's program with Dr. Joshua Rohde, Music Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music presented on Saturday, April 6th, at 7:30 PM...
03.25.2024
3-22-24 Guitarist & Vocalist BB King - Jazz After Dinner
This week, Joe is featuring Guitarist and Vocalist BB King from his 1991 GRP Records recording, “Live At The Apollo.”
03.19.2024
03-17-24 Veterinary Oncologist and Author Dr. Renee Alsarraf-Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well - Ocean House Author Series
Join Ocean House owner, actor, and bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce for a conversation with veterinary oncologist and author Dr. Renee Alsarraf about her book Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well. Enjoy wine, light bites,...
03.18.2024
03-14-24 Endure Affliction - A Walk In The Park
In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane talks about how effective nature can be in handling pain.
03.18.2024
3-15-24 Guitarist & Vocalist Duke Robillard - Jazz After Dinner
This week, Joe is featuring Guitarist and Vocalist Duke Robillard from his 1987 Rounder Records recording “Swing.”
03.18.2024
03-17-24 Eddie Dillion, Composer, Arranger, Singer & Guitarist - Conducting Conversations
This week, for a special show about St. Patrick's Day, we feature Eddie Dillon, Composer, Arranger, Singer, Guitarist, and one of the original guests on the show when it started in 2007. Eddie is the only person to have appeared...
03.11.2024
03-07-24 Nesting Instinct - A Walk In The Park
In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane recognizes the urge to clean.
03.11.2024
03-10-24 Dr Edward Markward, Director of The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington - Conducting Conversations
Dr. Edward Markward, the Director of The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington at St. John's, is our special guest this week. We talk about the upcoming concert and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday,...
03.11.2024
3-08-24 Vocalist & Pianist Ray Charles - Jazz After Dinner
This week, Joe is featuring Vocalist and Pianist Ray Charles from a 1991 Atlantic Records recording titled “The Birth Of Soul, Vol. 2.”
03.05.2024
03-02-24 We LOVE Broadway! - WCRI‘s Kids Hour
On this month's episode of WCRI's Kids Hour, hosts Jamie and Spencer listen to the music from shows currently on Broadway! You'll hear music from SIX, Wicked, Aladdin, MJ, and more!
03.05.2024
03-02-24 The Elm's - Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Dedicated Memory Care - The 95.9 Company Break
This month, The 95.9 Company Break welcomes Guy Maiorano, founder and owner of The Elms. Guy founded The Elms in 1985 and made it his mission to support residents with independent living balanced by personal assistance they could not get...
03.04.2024
02-29-24 Quiet - A Walk In The Park
In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane states that we should reduce the noise and choose a different path.
03.04.2024
03-03-24 Singer, Songwriter & Author Andrew Butler - Conducting Conversations
This week, our special guest is Andrew Butler, singer, songwriter, and author. We talk about the two books he’s published and listen to some of the music he has composed and the stories behind the songs. For more information, you...
03.04.2024
3-01-24 Organist Jimmy Smith - Jazz After Dinner
This week, Joe features Organist Jimmy Smith from his 1958 Blue Note Records recording “The Sermon.”
02.27.2024
02-24-24 The Imperial Pine Bonsai - This Old Tree
In this month's episode of This Old Tree, host Doug Still introduces you to The Imperial Pine Bonsai. The stately "Imperial Pine" is the only bonsai ever to leave the Japanese Emperor's collection, and it resides at the National Bonsai...
02.26.2024
02-22-24 Pointing Up - A Walk In The Park
In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane states that maybe pointing up is better than pointing elsewhere.
02.26.2024
02-25-24 The Mixed Magic Theatre - Conducting Conversations
The Mixed Magic Theatre is the subject of this week's program with Ricardo Pitts-Wiley, co-founder. We discuss what has been happening at the theatre and its many upcoming events. We also listen to rehearsal recordings for a concert the Exult...
02.26.2024
2-23-24 Saxophonist Sonny Rollins - Jazz After Dinner
This week, Joe is featuring Saxophonist Sonny Rollins from his 1957 Blue Note Records recording titled “A Night At The Village Vanguard.”
02.20.2024
02-19-24 Novelist Julie Gerstenblatt-Daughters of Nantucket - Ocean House Author Series
Join Ocean House owner, actor, and bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce as she is joined by novelist Julie Gerstenblatt to discuss her debut novel, Daughters of Nantucket. Julie Gerstenblatt holds a doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from Teachers College, Columbia...
02.20.2024
02-18-24 New York Times Best-Selling Authors Ann Hood and Michael Ruhlman - Ocean House Author Series
Join Ocean House owner, actor, and bestselling author Deborah Goodrich Royce for a conversation with New York Times best-selling authors Ann Hood and Michael Ruhlman. Ann Hood is the author of eleven books, including the best-selling novels The Book That Matters...
02.20.2024
02-15-24 Night Flight - A Walk In The Park
In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane talks about how dinner reservations can get you out of the weeds.
02.20.2024
02-18-24 LaGrua Center - Conducting Conversations
The LaGrua Center in Stonington is the subject of this week's program with Dan Brandl, Executive Director. We discuss what has been happening at the Center and their many upcoming events. For more information, you can go to www.lagruacenter.org
02.20.2024
02-16-24 The Artie Shaw Band - Jazz After Dinner
This week, Joe is featuring The Artie Shaw Band from his 1945 RCA Records recording titled “The Complete Gramercy Five Sessions.
02.12.2024
02-08-24 Hard Decisions - A Walk In The Park
In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane talks about the consequences of inaction.
02.12.2024
02-09-24 Vocalist Amanda Carr with the Kenny Hadley Big Band - Jazz After Dinner
This week, Joe features Vocalist Amanda Carr with the Kenny Hadley Big Band from their 2009 OMS Records recording “Common Thread.”
02.12.2024
02-11-24 Mystic Chamber Music Series - Conducting Conversations
The Mystic Chamber Music Series is the subject of this week's program with Thomas Readett, Artistic and Executive Director. We discussed what the brand new series is about and their concert on Sunday, April 20th, at 7 PM (location to...
02.06.2024
02-03-24 Discover Your Dog - The 95.9 Company Break
This month's The 95.9 Company Break welcomes the co-owner of Discover Your Dog in Westerly, RI, Heidi Benson. Discover Your Dog is Westerly, RI's only dog day camp, training, & sports facility with 20k square feet of indoor and outdoor...
02.06.2024
02-03-24 Celebrating The 30th Anniversary of The Lion King - WCRI‘s Kids Hour
On this month's episode of WCRI's Kids Hour, hosts Jamie and Spencer listen to the music of The Lion King from cinema, broadway, theme park attractions, and more to celebrate this blockbuster film's 30th anniversary!
02.05.2024
02-01-24 Dog Dreams - A Walk In The Park
In this week's A Walk In The Park with Jane Andrews...Jane talks about how dogs' natural patterns are closely tied to humans.
02.05.2024
02-04-24 Museum Concerts of Rhode Island - Conducting Conversations
Museum Concerts of Rhode Island is the subject of this week's program with Fredrick Jodry, President. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday, February 11th at 3:30...

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Classical 95.9-FM WCRI episodes:

04-25-24 Osprey in the Rain - A Walk In The Park

4-26-24 Pianist & Vocalist Mose Allison - Jazz After Dinner

04-28-24 Theatre By The Sea 2024 season announcement - Conducting Conversations

04-18-24 The Eclipse - A Walk In The Park

4-19-24 The Ray Brown Trio - Jazz After Dinner

04-14-24 Providence Art Club Show-A Conducting Conversations Special - Conducting Conversations

04-21-24 Westminster Youth String Ensemble - Conducting Conversations

04-11-24 Waiting - A Walk In The Park

04-14-24 Narragansett Bay Symphony Community Orchestra - Conducting Conversations

4-12-24 Saxophonist Paul Desmond - Jazz After Dinner

04-06-24 OMO Jewels & Gifts - The 95.9 Company Break

04-06-24 The Sweet Sounds of Saxophone Quartets & Ensembles - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

04-04 Insanity - A Walk In The Park

04-07-24 Community Players production of 'The Prom' - Conducting Conversations

4-05-24 Pianist Duke Ellington & Saxophonist Johnny Hodges - Jazz After Dinner

03-30-24 The Moses Cleaveland Trees - This Old Tree

03-28-24 Upended - A Walk In The Park

3-29-24 Vocalist Carmen McRae - Jazz After Dinner

03-31-24 Joe Parillo, jazz host & Cathy Del Nero, chairperson of Mike Renzi tribute- Conducting Conversations

03-21-24 Upkeep and Restore - A Walk In The Park

03-24-24 Dr Josuha Rohde, Music Director of RICCO - Conducting Conversations

3-22-24 Guitarist & Vocalist BB King - Jazz After Dinner

03-17-24 Veterinary Oncologist and Author Dr. Renee Alsarraf-Sit, Stay, Heal: What Dogs Can Teach Us About Living Well - Ocean House Author Series

03-14-24 Endure Affliction - A Walk In The Park

3-15-24 Guitarist & Vocalist Duke Robillard - Jazz After Dinner

03-17-24 Eddie Dillion, Composer, Arranger, Singer & Guitarist - Conducting Conversations

03-07-24 Nesting Instinct - A Walk In The Park

03-10-24 Dr Edward Markward, Director of The Chamber Orchestra of Barrington - Conducting Conversations

3-08-24 Vocalist & Pianist Ray Charles - Jazz After Dinner

03-02-24 We LOVE Broadway! - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

03-02-24 The Elm's - Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Dedicated Memory Care - The 95.9 Company Break

02-29-24 Quiet - A Walk In The Park

03-03-24 Singer, Songwriter & Author Andrew Butler - Conducting Conversations

3-01-24 Organist Jimmy Smith - Jazz After Dinner

02-24-24 The Imperial Pine Bonsai - This Old Tree

02-22-24 Pointing Up - A Walk In The Park

02-25-24 The Mixed Magic Theatre - Conducting Conversations

2-23-24 Saxophonist Sonny Rollins - Jazz After Dinner

02-19-24 Novelist Julie Gerstenblatt-Daughters of Nantucket - Ocean House Author Series

02-18-24 New York Times Best-Selling Authors Ann Hood and Michael Ruhlman - Ocean House Author Series

02-15-24 Night Flight - A Walk In The Park

02-18-24 LaGrua Center - Conducting Conversations

02-16-24 The Artie Shaw Band - Jazz After Dinner

02-08-24 Hard Decisions - A Walk In The Park

02-09-24 Vocalist Amanda Carr with the Kenny Hadley Big Band - Jazz After Dinner

02-11-24 Mystic Chamber Music Series - Conducting Conversations

02-03-24 Discover Your Dog - The 95.9 Company Break

02-03-24 Celebrating The 30th Anniversary of The Lion King - WCRI‘s Kids Hour

02-01-24 Dog Dreams - A Walk In The Park

02-04-24 Museum Concerts of Rhode Island - Conducting Conversations