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This week Jazz After Dinner features jazz singer Jim Porcella.

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

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

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

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

This month on The 95.9 Company Break we check back in with one of our favorite RI spots...Tiverton Four Corners! Located within a one hour drive of Boston, Providence, Newport, and the towns of Southeastern Massachusetts, Tiverton Four Corners has become an important center for antiques, fine art, decorative crafts, and cozy shops nestled into a quaint New England Village of 18th century buildings. Enjoy the fresh air as you walk the few steps between shops to peek in windows, sample gourmet treats and purchase quality goods of all kinds in an unhurried, friendly and charming atmosphere. For more information visit tivertonfourcorners.com

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program with George T. Marshall, Executive Director. We talk about the upcoming RIIFF Festival at the Vets in downtown Providence and listen to some selections from this year's “Summer Blockbuster” films. For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to  www.film-festival.org

This week Jazz After Dinner features the 1979 Concord Jazz recording "No Bass Hit" featuring pianist Dave McKenna, tenor saxophonist Scott Hamilton and drummer Jake Hanna.

This week Jazz After Dinner features drummer Louie Bellson from the Concord Jazz Heritage Series with a variety of big band and small group recordings from Louie Bellson's musical career.

Ocean State Theatre Company is the subject of this week's program, with Amiee Turner, Producing Artistic Director and Jason Parrish, director of “Avenue Q”.  We talk about the upcoming production and listen to some songs from the musical. The show will play at the theatre from August 3rd to August 21st. Ocean State Theater is at 1245 Jefferson Blvd., Warwick. For more information call (401) 921-6800 or go to  www.oceanstatetheatre.org

Our last interview for the 2016 Newport Music Festival is with one of the festivals long time performers Eliot Porter. For more information on the Newport Music Festival or to make a donation please visit www.newportmusic.org

Our next interview for the 2016 Newport Music Festival is with the festivals President Virginia Gambale. For more information on the Newport Music Festival or to make a donation please visit www.newportmusic.org

Our first interview for the 2016 Newport Music Festival is with the festivals Artistic Director Mark Malkovich. For more information on the Newport Music Festival or to make a donation please visit www.newportmusic.org

This week Jazz After Dinner features pianist Benny Green and guitarist Russell Malone, live at the Jazz Bistro in St Louis, Missouri. This session is dedicated to their teacher, bassist Ray Brown.

This week we feature The Singers Unlimited, an amazing vocal group from the 1970's.  Gene Puerling is the arranger and director of what's been called “one of America's premier vocal groups”.  Along with Gene are singers Len Dresslar, Bonnie Herman, and Don Shelton.  For more information you can go to: http://www.singers.com/group/Singers-Unlimited/