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This weeks Jazz Show features Aura McDonald American Actress and Singer.

This weeks Jazz Show features Keyboardist Don Grusin.

This week Opera Providence is the subject of the program, with Rene de la Garza, Artistic Director, and Dr. Robert DeRobbio, President.We talk about the upcoming Winter Concert Series and listen to some selections that will be performed on Friday January 24, 7:00, and Sunday January 26, 3:00, at the historic Blithewold Mansion and Gardens, in Bristol. For more information call, 401-331-6060, or go to www.operaprovidence.org

The Mystic River Chorale, is the subject of this week's program, with Frank Martginetti, Artistic Director, and Ray Brown, President. We talk about their upcoming concerts, and listen to some of the music from the program being presented on Sunday - January 19, 2014 - 3:00 PM Harkness Chapel - Connecticut College. For more information call (860) 460-1487, or go to www.mysticriverchorale.org

This weeks Jazz showfeatures trombonist Jay Jay Johnson from his recording "The Eminent JayJay Johnson" Vol. 2.

The subject of this week's program is the music of Rodgers andHammerstein, with Mike Maino. Mike has a chance to do the third in aseries about great American Artists. He'll talk about their very popularmusicals, and play selections from Oklahoma, South Pacific, The King andI, and The Sound of Music. For more information or comments about theshow call (401) 294-9274, or email maino@classical959.com

Pianist McCoy Tyner is featured this week with George Mraz on bass and AlFoster on drums from McCoy's recording "McCoy Tyner plays the music of JohnColtrane"

This week The Park Center for Performing Arts, is the subject of theprogram, with Yusuf Gandhi, Executive Director. We talk about theupcoming season, and listen to some selections from the groups that willbe coming in the new year. For more information call 401.467.7275 or goto www.parktheatreri.com

In this weeks Jazz After Dinner we listen to saxophonist Dave Pietro from his "Embrace" "Impressions ofBrazil" recording.

This week The RI Musical Artists for the Philippines is the subject of theprogram, with Gigi Mitchell Velasco, opera singer and organizer of thegroup. We talk about the upcoming special benefit concert to be held onDecember 28, at St. Paul's Church, Pawtucket, and listen to some of thegroups that will perform. For more information call 401.965.4641 oremail St.Cecilia@outlook.com

This weeks Jazz After Dinner show features Jazz Holiday Favorites!

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of theprogram, with George T. Marshall, Executive Director. We talk about theupcoming opening of the movie “The Hobbit”, and listen to some selectionsfrom that, and the award winning movie “The Lord of the Rings”. For moreinformation call 401.861.4445 or go to www.film-festival.org 

This weeks Jazz After Dinner show features Jazz Holiday Favorites!

This week The Jamestown Community Chorus, is the subject of the program,with B. J. Whitehouse, Music Director. We talk about the upcoming season,and listen to some selections from the concert that will be held onSaturday December 14, 7:30, Community Center, 41 Conanicus Avenue inJamestown. 401-423-1574 or bwhitehouse2@cox.net www.jamestownchorus.com

This weeks Jazz After Dinner show features the group Spyro Gyra.