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Theatre By The Sea's production of “Wizard Of Oz” is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, Producing Executive Director and Billy Sprague Jr., Director.  We talk about the upcoming musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the Broadway hit.  For more information you can call (401) 782-8587 or go to  www.theatrebythesea.com

This week Jazz After Dinner features vocalist Ella Fitzgerald live at Ronnie Scott's in London with Tommy Flanagan on piano, Joe Pass on guitar, Keter Betts on bass and Bobby Durham on drums.

This week we feature Debra Mann, jazz recording artist, singer, pianist and teacher. We listen to examples of her music from some of her CDs and past performances, discuss her playing, and the many places she has performed.  For more information go to her website: www.debramann.com

This week Jazz After Dinner features a fine array of musicians that have performed and recorded with trumpeter Dizzy Gillespie. The recording is called "Dizzy's World; The Dizzy Gillespie Alumni All Stars"

The 4th of July on WCRI featuring The Chorus of Westerly Summer Pops aired on July 2nd at 1PM and again on July 4th at 4PM.  The show features interviews from their Summer Pops performance at Wilcox Park along with music to celebrate America performed at the The George Kent Performance Hall in Westerly. For more on The Chorus of Westerly visit www.chorusofwesterly.org 

Ocean State Theatre Company's Producing Artistic Director Amiee Turner and actress Lauren Gemelli who stars in Damn Yankees are in studio to discuss OSTC's upcoming summer season of Damn Yankees and Avenue Q! For more information on OSTC and to purchase tickets visit www.oceanstatetheatre.org or call (401) 921-6800.

This week Jazz After Dinner features jazz pianist Dave Brubeck from his album "Once When I Was Very Young" recorded by The Dave Brubeck Quartet.

This week The Courthouse Center for the Arts is the subject of the program with Mariann Almonte, Executive Director. We talk about the changes to Courthouse Arts, the new productions, the art shows and classes, the children's programs, and listen to some music selections that tie into some of the many concerts. For more information go to www.courthousearts.org

The Kingston Chamber Music Festival is the subject of this week's program with Brian Mitchell, Managing Director. We talk about the upcoming Festival and listen to some of the amazing music from last year's concerts.The Festival runs from July 20th to July 31st at the University of Rhode Island Fine Arts Center.  For more information you can go to www.kingstonchambermusic.org

This week Jazz After Dinner features saxophonist Gerry Mulligan and His Quartet from his 1956 recording: Live at Storyville.

Theatre By The Sea's production of The Buddy Holly Story is the subject of this week's program with Bill Hanney, Producing Executive Director and Richard Sebellico, Director.  We talk about the upcoming musical and listen to some of the very popular songs from the Broadway hit.  For more information you can call (401) 782-8587, or go to www.theatrebythesea.com

This week Music On The Hill is the subject of the program, with John Mark Pellegrino, Artistic Director. We talk about their upcoming concerts and listen to some selections that will be performed from Wednesday, June 1st through Saturday, June 11th. For more information go to www.musiconthehill.org 

This week Jazz After Dinner features trumpeter Arturo Sandoval from his recording "Hot House"

This week The RI International Film Festival is the subject of the program, with George T. Marshall, Executive Director.   We talk about the upcoming possible Academy Award winners for best musical score from 2015 and listen to some selections from those movies.  For more information call 401.861.4445 or go to  www.film-festival.org

In this weeks Jazz After Dinner Joe features jazzy holiday favorites.