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 On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features pianist Bill Evans from his 1957 Brandeis Jazz Festival live recordings with orchestra and two tracks live from the Newport Jazz Festival on July 6, 1957.

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 go to www.theatrebythesea.com​

On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays Alto Saxophonist Bud Shank and his Sextet from his 2000 recording on Raw Records titled "Silver Storm".

This week “Flickers”, celebrating it's thirty five year anniversay as part of The RI International Film Festival, is the subject of the program, with George T. Marshall, Executive Director. We talk about the festival that runs August 8th through the 13th and listen to the music from some very historic movies. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org​

 On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays music from trumpeter Lee Morgan.

This week we feature Kenneth Hamilton, concert pianist from Scotland. We'll listen to examples of his music from his recently released CD, “Back to Bach”, 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. ​

 On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays music from the Chick Corea Group Jazz Combo Part 2.

The subject of this week's program is the music of Irving Berlin as sung by Michael Feinstein, with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do the second in a series about great American Artists. He'll talk about Berlin's life and play his music as interpreted, performed and arranged by Michael Feinstein. For more information or comments about the show you can call (401) 294-9274 or email maino@classical959.com ​

 On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays music from the Chick Corea Group Jazz Combo.

Theatre By The Sea's production of “Beauty and the Beast" 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 songs from the production. For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to www.theatrebythesea.com​

On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays music from trumpeter Jimmy Owens.

On this weeks 95.9 Company Break we talk with Frank & Donna Celico about The Wine Store Warehouse and their recent win as "Retailer of the Year" in a national competition. The Wine Store Warehouse is a family owned business, serving Westerly, Rhode Island, and the surrounding community for over 30 years. They strive to provide their customers with an unrivaled shopping experience. Looking for a bottle of wine to enjoy with dinner? Planning a drink menu for an event? Their knowledgeable staff and extensive inventory will always ensure that your needs are met. Call 401-596-6160 or visit thewinestoreri.com for hours, to shop, or for more information.

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director and Steven Feinberg, Executive Director of the RI Film and TV Office. We talk about summer block buster movies and listen to the music from them. For more information you can call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org  

On this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe plays music from saxophonist Greg Abate

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