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Dear Listeners:
Gerry Weston

Check out the link below to Tony Bennett and our show Jazz Inspired. Host Judy Carmichael has posted video clips of her interview with Tony which will be heard this Tuesday at 6pm and again next Tuesday. This is a rare opportunity to hear Tony talking about his career in show business and his experiences with other great artists, like pianist Bill Evans. Long live Tony!

The "artist of the month" for May is long overdue. Tito Puente, King of the Timbales, was a pioneer of latin jazz and you'll hear him during the entire month. If he doesn't get you moving, you must be tied to a chair. Thanks for listening.

Gerry Weston, General Manager

gerry@wicn.org or 508-752-0700

An Evening with Maya Angelou

The Hanover Theatre

Wednesday, May 9th 7:30 PM

Hailed as one of the greatest speakers of our time, Maya Angelou's words have been a source of inspiration, comfort, encouragement and strength for millions around the world. In conjunction with her performance at The Hanover Theatre, Wednesday, May 9th, WICN Production Director Jon Marable will be interviewing the American Icon. The interview will air in the near future, so STAY TUNED!

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WICN offering Hanover Theatre and Scullers tickets as thank you gifts

When you give your gift of $120 or more to WICN, we will thank you with a pair of tickets to see the four-time Grammy award-winning group, Boyz II Men at The Hanover Theater in downtown Worcester on Thursday, May 17th at 8pm. Also for your gift of $120 or more, WICN will thank with a pair of tickets to see comedian, TV host & CEO Joan Rivers

at The Hanover Theater on May 22 at 7pm.

With your gift of $150 or more, you will receive a pair of tickets to see the new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC at the Hanover Theater on Saturday, May 12th at 8pm. For a gift of $150 or more to WICN, we will thank you with a pair of tickets to see world renowned jazz guitarist and one of WICN's favorites, John Pizzarelli on Friday, May 18th at 8pm at Scullers.

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Programming of Note

Jazz at Lincoln Center: Bill Evans

Monday, April 30, 6PM

Perpetually sensitive in style and spirit, pianist Bill Evans was driven by a "quiet fire" that has influenced entire generations of pianists. Guest musical director Bill Charlap with guitarist and Evans collaborator Jim Hall and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra pay tribute with classics like "Waltz for Debby," "Five" and "Peri's Scope."

Soul Serenade: Jimmy Hughes

Monday, April 30, 7PM
Join host Tom Shaker as he celebrates the life and music of legendary southern soul recording artist Jimmy Hughes.

Jazz Inspired: Tony Bennett

Tuesday, May 1, 6PM

Tony Bennett talks about his long career, early inspirations, iconic sessions with Bill Evans and his recent Grammy-winning "Duets II" CD with an all-star cast: Lady Gaga, Michael Bublé, Amy Winehouse, John Mayer and more.

Song Travels with Michael Feinstein: Neil Sedaka

Wednesday, May 2, 6PM

Neil Sedaka is synonymous with popular music. For more than 50 years, he has written, performed, and produced the soundtrack for America's collective psyche. Sedaka had a string of early '60s pop hits, and his songs have been recorded by Frank Sinatra, Connie Francis, Elvis, and the Monkees, among others. On this episode, Feinstein and his guest talk and play iconic pop and great standards, including one of his many hits, "Breaking Up Is Hard to Do."

JazzSet: Toots Thielemans and Kenny Werner at the Kennedy Center

Friday, May 4, 6PM

Jean Baptise Thielemans was born April 29, 1922. Over his long and colorful life, the harmonica man has lived in and played the music of Belgium, Paris and New York -- not to mention his most recent love, Brazil. In this concert, he chooses songs by Mancini and Miles, a quote from "La Marseillaise and a piece by Jacques Brel, and a melding of "Bridges (Milton Nascimento) and "God Bless America.

Inquiry: Hal Herzog & Darryl Wheye

Sunday, May 6, 9PM

This eyebrow raising edition of Inquiry features Mark Lynch speaking with renowned anthrozoologist about the emotionally complex cultural difference in people's perception of animals. Mark will also speak with author and writer Darryl Wheye about the relationship between science and art. It will sure be a zoo on this week's Inquiry!

Business Beat: Chuck Marble

Sunday, May 6, 10PM

Join host Steve D'Agostino for this week's edition of Business Beat. Steve will be talking with Chuck Marble, CEO of Elevation Brands, about bringing mission-driven foods to the dinner table.

In This Issue

An Evening with Maya Angelou

Tony Bennett on Jazz Inspired

Tito Puente

Wayside Inn Antiques Show

Everyday WICN brings you the music you love...music that matters...music that inspires and engages you. It takes numerous volunteers and a very small staff to deliver this gift to you and we are asking you to support their efforts. The best way to do that is to make a gift to WICN! Become a member today or renew your membership!

CLICK HERE to check out our Membership options and Thank You Gifts!

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Tony Bennett on Jazz Inspired

May 1 & 8, 6PM

Jazz Inspired - Tony Bennett on Lady GaGa

The iconic Tony Bennett joins host Judy Carmichael for a two-part interview. The series will air Tuesday May 1 & 8.

South Pacific

at The Hanover Theatre

This breathtaking new production of Rodgers & Hammerstein's SOUTH PACIFIC is based on the 2008 Tony Award® winning Lincoln Center Theater production, directed by Bartlett Sher. See it at The Hanover Theatre May 11-13.

Artist of the Month

Tito Puente

Called "El Rey del Timbao"(the King of Timbales), the "King of Latin Music' and the "Sultan of Salsa"

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Wayside Inn Antiques Show

Support for WICN comes from The Wayside Inn Antiques Show, May 11-13, on the historic grounds of Longfellow's Wayside Inn in Sudbury. More Information at

The Wayside Inn Antiques Show Website

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