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This week Joe is featuring Pianist/Vocalist Shirley Horn from her 1996, PolyGram/Verve records recording, titled “The Main Ingredient.”

The Mystic River Chorale is the subject of this week's program with Frank Zilinyi, Artistic Director and Alice Despar, member of the Chorale. We talk about what the Chorale has done in the last season and their concert coming up on Sunday January 18th at 4 PM, Harkness Chapel at Connecticut College. For more information you can go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

In celebration, of the coming New Year this week, we feature two singers from the Narragansett Bay Chorus as they bring us some of their favorite A Cappella music. On the first part of the show is Josh Daly, a brand new member and then we welcome Kurt Anderson, VP of Music. We’ll be listening to some songs by eight different groups. For more information you can go to www.SingNBC.com

This week Joe is featuring Pianist/Composer Mike Renzi, Bassist/Vocalist Dick Lupino from their 2011, Self-Published recording, titled “December Songs.”

This week Joe is featuring Vocalist Ray Charles from his 1985, Columbia Records recording, titled “The Spirit of Christmas.”

On what has turned out to be an annual Christmas show, this week we feature Shannon Corey, singer, composer, pianist and teacher. We'll listen to her holiday song “Winter” and other songs from her Holiday CD, “I Wish I Had A River”. We’ll also discuss her career and how she has had the opportunity to travel the world singing. For more information you can go to www.shannoncoreymusic.com

This week, Jane looks at how things can turn out well in spite of nature.

Theatre By The Sea's announcement of the 2026 season is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, owner of the theatre and Karen Kessler, GM and Director of Marketing. We talk about next summer's musicals and listen to some of the very popular songs from Little Shop of Horrors, Grease, On Your Feet, and Titanic. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

This week, Jane explores how nature corresponds to how we are feeling.

This week on Jazz After Dinner Joe Features Vocalist Tony Bennett from his 2008, Sony Records recording, titled “A Swingin’ Christmas.”

In this WCRI's Kids Hour, we invite you to our annual special radio play of A Christmas Carol! This play, adapted for radio from Charles Dickens' novella by Anthony E. Palermo, was first performed in 1947. We hope you enjoy it! From all of your friends at WCRI & Newport Classical!

This week's guests on The 95.9 Company Break are Mary Noons, President & CEO, and Lauren Drury, VP and Chief Fiduciary Officer. What led to the founding of Washington Trust — people’s need for a trustworthy and local financial partner — continues to guide them today. They offer comprehensive financial capabilities all under one roof, including personal banking, commercial banking, mortgage banking, wealth management, and trust services. They make it easy for people to manage their financial affairs — online, on a phone or tablet, or in one of their local branches or offices. And no matter how customers do business with them, they always get the five-star service they are known for. For more information on Washington Trust, visit www.washtrust.com

This week Joe is featuring Vocalist Nancy Wilson from her 2001, Telarc Records recording, titled “A Nancy Wilson Christmas

The LaGrua Center in Stonington CT is the subject of this week's program, with Dan Brandl, Executive Director. We talk about what has been happening at the Center, as well as the upcoming Whiffenpoof Concert taking place on December 13th, and The Music Matters series that continues to run. For more information you can go to www.lagruacenter.org

In this episode of This Old Tree, with Doug Still...High up in California's Sierra Nevada mountains stands the largest tree on earth by volume - the General Sherman Tree. The famous giant sequoia has captivated millions of visitors, but few know the rich tapestry of stories woven around its massive trunk. Join us as we explore the “Giant Forest” of Sequoia National Park with former park ranger and author William C. Tweed. From the indigenous Monache and Yokuts who first walked among these giants, to ambitious Euro-American explorers like John Muir, to a Black Army Captain who became the park's first actual manager, discover how "first encounters" with giant sequoias become life-altering events. What evolutionary secrets enable sequoias to grow so large? Why do frequent fires help them to survive? And what is "sequoia time?" The General Sherman tree and its mates have changed how we view the natural world and our place within it.

This week, Jane examines how our holiday expectations may differ from how things really are.

This week on Jazz After Dinner Joe features Bassist Charlie Haden from his 1991, Verve Records recording, titled “Haunted Heart.”

Jenette DelMonaco, vocalist of Blues, Country, and Folk music, is our special guest. We are happy to introduce the RI singer to the WCRI audience. We'll listen to examples of her music, most of which was recorded live, and discuss her career and how she has had the opportunity to travel the world. For more information you can go to www.LuckyBmusic.com

This week, Jane shares that pointing up may be better than pointing elsewhere.

This week Joe is featuring Guitarist Jim Hall from his 1988, Columbia Records recording, titled “These Rooms.”