Tuesday, February 09th, 2010

Programming Highlights

Cassandre McKinley on JNE


Maxjazz recording artist Cassandre McKinley visits Jazz New England on Feb. 9th with lots to discuss.  Join us on Jazz New England with Cassandre McKinley Tuesday, Feb. 9th at 2 pm.

Champian Fulton on JNE


WICN has the reputation of giving emerging and deserving artists the chance to be heard, now here's you chance to hear a true 'rising star."  Meet Champian Fulton Wednesday Feb. 10 at 2 on Jazz New England.

Matt Savage


His music has been heard on WICN since he was 10 years old. Pianist Matt Savage has created a lifetime of music and he's not yet reached his 18th birthday. Join us Thursday, February 11 on JNE when we catch up with this "old" friend.

Live WICN Concerts

The Jon Batiste Band


The Jon Baptiste Band will be performing at the JazzFest Valentine's Day Ball on Friday February 12 starting at 6 p.m.  For more tickets and information you can go to: www.jazzfestfalmouth.org

Neil Berg's 100 Years of Broadway


100 Years of Broadway recreates the greatest moments from the finest shows of the century featuring the actual stars of shows such as The Phantom of the Opera, Les Miserables, CATS, Jesus Christ Superstar, and Jekyll & Hyde. These amazing performers light up the stage with songs from the hit shows in which they starred. Neil Berg presents brilliantly revived arrangements of Broadway classics as well as thrilling numbers from Broadway’s newest hit shows.  Click here for details.

Celtic Crossroads


WICN and Mechanics Hall present Celtic Crossroads.  Performing at Mechanics Hall on Wednesday, March 17 at 7:30 p.m.  Members only pre-sale January 11-17.  Click here for details or call  508-752-0888.

Upcoming Programs

George Washingmachine


Australian violinist George Washingmachine, is the antithesis of the stereotypic cool and emotionally reserved jazzman. Tune in as host Judy Carmichael chats with George Washingmachine on Tuesday, February 9 at 6 p.m.

James Herbert "Eubie" Blake


This month marks the 122nd anniversary of the birth of James Herbert "Eubie" Blake. He was the last known original ragtime pianist when he appeared on Piano Jazz at age 93. On this program from 1980, Blake remembers his vaudeville days, writing "Charleston Rag" and "I'm Just Wild About Harry."  Wednesday, February 10 at 6 p.m.

Duke Ellington Live


DUKE ELLINGTON & his FAMOUS ORCHESTRA LIVE!  --  in live recordings and broadcast rarities from the early 1930s to the mid-1960s the bands persona was distinctly different from their studio sound.  Tune in to part 1 of this three part series, Thursday, February 11 at 6 p.m.