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We are 90.9 FM WRCJ. We are Classical and Jazz. WRCJ is Detroit’s ONLY classical and jazz radio st Thank you!
90.9 WRCJ is a listener supported non-profit public radio station licensed to Detroit Classical & Jazz Educational Radio, LLC, and managed by Detroit Public Television. The station is located inside the Detroit School of Arts, a public high school training young people for careers in performing, visual and media arts.
90.9 WRCJ broadcasts classical music from 5 am to 7 pm each day and jazz overn
ight - at 90.9 on your FM radio dial and streaming LIVE online at wrcjfm.org. The primary source of our annual operating budget is voluntary contributions from listeners like you.
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03/22/2023
Happy 80th Birthday George Benson! The jazz guitarist, singer, songwriter has won ten Grammys and has a star on the Walk of Fame!
03/22/2023
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater visits Detroit School of Arts to host dance workshop
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater visits Detroit School of Arts to host dance workshop
03/21/2023
Listen to 90.9 WRCJ today (Ticket Tuesday!) for your chance to win tickets to our VIP reception with Jamie Bernstein which includes a signed book, photo opportunity, light refreshments and preferred seating! The reception is 6-7 pm before the concert. Or visit https://www.fumcbirmingham.org/bernstein/ to purchase tickets to the reception and learn more about the free concert!
03/21/2023
Peggy Lee, Chris Connor, June Christy, Anita O’Day, and Maxine Sullivan were smart, strong women who rose above the “girl singer” or “canary” role in the swing era to create their own styles and personas. We’ll hear them as well as the charming singer-pianist Blossom Dearie and the influential pianist Marian McPartland on the next “Swing Set” for Women’s History Month. Join Linda Yohn for the “Swing Set”, Sunday at 7 pm on 90.9, WRCJ.
03/20/2023
This Friday, March 24th at 10:40am listen to our Detroit Symphony Orchestra broadcast LIVE from Orchestra Hall. This performance will include pianist George Li playing Rachmaninoff’s second piano concerto. Also on the program is Samuel Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade and Johannes Brahms’ Symphony No. 4. Conducted by Jader Bignamini and hosted by Dave Wagner.
Listen on the radio or online at our (new!) website. Once on the site, just click the "listen live" button at the top of the page https://www.wrcjfm.org/
03/19/2023
FILM CLASSICS Sunday at 6pm
Jack Goggin will present music from "Fantasia 2000" the sequel to the Disney animation landmark that featured different musical selections and new art. Respighi, Shostakovich, Elgar and Gershwin are just a few of the composers you'll hear. Sunday after dinner, tune in for music the whole family can enjoy.
03/18/2023
"Swing Set" host Linda Yohn speaks with legendary jazz violinist Regina Carter who is the recipient of 2023 NEA Jazz Masters Honors award. They speak about the significance of three Detroiters being honored this year. Listen here: https://soundcloud.com/wrcj909fmhd1/regina-carter-march-17-2023
90.9 will be streaming the 2023 NEA Jazz Masters Tribute Concert on Saturday, April 1st at 7:30 p.m.
03/17/2023
🍀Happy St. Patrick's Day!🇨🇮
Lots of Irish themed music on the playlist today.
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03/17/2023
“Lady Ella”, “Queen of Jazz”, “First Lady of Song”, “Royal Ancestry, “All Heart”, “Total Jazz” and “Beyond Category” are just a few of the phrases used to describe Ella Fitzgerald. She and those she influenced will be on the next 90.9, WRCJ “Swing Set” for Women’s History Month. Enjoy Ella’s magnificent voice, her charisma, and her unerring swing with Louis Armstrong, Chick Webb, Jazz at the Philharmonic, Nelson Riddle, and more. Join Linda Yohn at Sunday 7 p.m. for the “Swing Set”.
03/16/2023
Dvořák’s Violin Concerto
The Detroit Symphony Orchestra's William Davidson Neighborhood Concert Series continues tonight at 7:30pm in Southfield at Congregation Shaarey Zedek. Come visit our table there! More info:
Join donors from across the Detroit community and around the world to bring outstanding music, life-changing educational programs and far-reaching engagement activities to over 500,000 people each year!
03/15/2023
Thanks to the support of The Kresge Foundation, 90.9 is able to bring you broadcasts of many local performances. Because we are able to setup on location, our listeners can feel the thrill and immediacy of live concerts, especially those who may not have the means or ability to attend in-person. To find out more about the Kresge Foundation visit https://kresge.org/
03/14/2023
Photos from Windsor Symphony Orchestra's post
03/14/2023
CELEBRATING March - Women's History Month
This really did happen, Queen Dee Dee Bridgewater in studio for dish and chit chat. MAXOLOGY! Fridays 7pm-11pm
03/12/2023
Best of Detroit 2023 Online Ballot - Hour Detroit Magazine
Fun news! Our own Dave Wagner was nominated for "Best Radio DJ" along with some other great people in the category by Hour Detroit Magazine.
Vote today! Beyond the DJ category, this is a terrific list across food, drink, non-profits, teachers, concert venues, podcasts and more!
Hour Detroit Magazine 's "2023 Best of Detroit" ends March 15. https://www.hourdetroit.com/best-of-detroit-2023-online-ballot/
You’ve nominated your favorites, and now it’s time to select the winners. From Feb. 1 to March 15, you can vote in our Best of Detroit readers’ poll!*
03/12/2023
FILM CLASSICS Sunday at 6pm
Jack Goggin will continue the month of March with some marches from the movies! Composers like John Williams, William Walton, Jerry Goldsmith, Elmer Bernstein and Miklos Rozsa will be featured. Some more than once!
03/10/2023
Come feel the spirit with us this weekend! Enjoy beautiful soulful music, including works by Mozart, Mendelssohn, and Randall Thompson and music by legendary Detroit composers!
Click here for tickets: https://www.detroitconcertchoir.org/events/concert-season/spirit-march-2023
03/08/2023
Thanks to the support of The Kresge Foundation, 90.9 is able to bring you broadcasts of many local organizations. Listeners often tell us that our broadcasts of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and Detroit Opera bring the thrill and immediacy of live concerts to music lovers everywhere, especially those who may not have the means or ability to attend in-person. For more info on the Kresge Foundation visit: https://kresge.org/
03/07/2023
-From The Desk Of Maxine Michaels-
CELEBRATING March Is Women's History Month: Out of my radio gate did start as a midday news announcer for Martha Jean The Queen - WQBH 1400am. Blessings & Thankful In The Experience.
Radio History - Show Continues Every Friday 7pm-11pm WRCJ / MAXOLOGY!
03/07/2023
Sunday at 7pm with Linda Yohn
Next on the “Swing Set” for Women’s History Month: Sarah Vaughan. She was blessed with a four-octave vocal range and flexible expression whether at the top of her range or in her melodious, resonant lower voice. Ella Fitzgerald called her the world’s “greatest singing talent.” She influenced generations of singers and musicians. She was also a strong, determined woman of poise and integrity. Sarah Vaughan and those she influenced are featured on the next “Swing Set".
03/06/2023
Today would have been the 100th birthday of jazz guitarist and composer Wes Montgomery! Listen for his music tonight on 90.9.
03/06/2023
New Featured Album of the Week
We recently received "Momentum" from Azica Records featuring Miriam K. Smith on cello and Sandra Wright Shen on piano. The album has works by Boulanger, Prokofiev and Stravinsky. Listen this week for selections from the album. First up will be "Three pieces for cello and piano" by Boulanger on Tuesday morning.
03/05/2023
Today at noon it's our broadcast of the Michigan Philharmonic’s concert "A Veterans’ Tribute – Our American Heroes". Hear works by Aaron Copland, Jennifer Higdon, William Grant Still and Leonard Bernstein. Hosted by Ron Nolan with special guest narrator Peter Whorf.
03/05/2023
FILM CLASSICS Sunday at 6pm
Jack Goggin will present music from a couple of scores by Miklos Rozsa that have some similarities: "Ivanhoe" and "Knights of the Roundtable" both made by MGM in England in the 1950s. Join us for music by the master of period film scoring, Miklos Rozsa.
03/04/2023
The Detroit Opera puts a contemporary spin on Handel’s ‘Xerxes’
Detroit Opera's "Xerxes" tonight at 7 p.m. on 90.9 FM! Listen on the radio or on our new website https://www.wrcjfm.org/
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03/04/2023
Saturday at 7pm on 90.9 FM!
Listen on the radio or online at our new website. Once on the site, just click the "listen live" button at the top of the page https://www.wrcjfm.org/
Detroit Opera - Detroit Opera House
03/03/2023
Today at 10:40am on 90.9 hear a live broadcast of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Classical Roots concert. Guest Conductor Na'Zir McFadden leads the orchestra in works by John Rosamond Johnson, Anthony Davis, Florence Price and Davone Tines. Special guest performers include Anthony McGill, Earl Howard, Jessica Care Moore and the Brazeal Dennard Chorale. Hosted by Dave Wagner and Cecelia Sharpe.
Listen on the radio or online at our (new!) website. Once on the site, just click the "listen live" button at the top of the page (https://www.wrcjfm.org/)
03/02/2023
We lost a jazz legend today.
Wayne Shorter, jazz saxophonist, composer and one of the finest musicians of the past century has died, aged 89.
03/02/2023
Timeline photos
Detroit Opera's Xerxes, broadcast to a radio near you!
For those who may be a bit out of range to attend the Detroit Opera House in person this Saturday, you can tune in on 90.9 WRCJ. Join host Dave Wagner at 7:00PM for the pre-show, and enjoy the performance at 7:30PM!
03/01/2023
This Sunday at noon hear our broadcast of the Michigan Philharmonic's concert "A Veterans' Tribute - Our American Heroes" featuring special guest narrator Peter Whorf. Hosted by Ron Nolan.
Listen on the radio or online at our (new!) website. Once on the site, just click the "listen live" button at the top of the page (https://www.wrcjfm.org/)
03/01/2023
Xerxes - Detroit Opera - WRCJ 90.9 FM
This Saturday at 7 p.m. hear a live broadcast of the Detroit Opera's opening night production of Handel's "Xerxes". Listen on the radio or online at our (new!) website. Once on the site, just click the "listen live" button at the top of the page (https://www.wrcjfm.org/)
Our preshow begins at 7 and curtains go up at 7:30. Countertenor Key’mon Murrah stars in this production by Tazewell Thompson, conducted by Dame Jane Glover. Hosted by Dave Wagner.
Detroit Opera - Detroit Opera House
Detroit Opera Xerxes MAR 4 / SAT / 7:30 PM MAR 10 / FRI / 7:30 PM MAR 12 / SUN / 2:30 PM MUSIC BY GEORGE FRIDERIC HANDEL LIBRETTO ADAPTED FROM ONE BY
02/28/2023
The “Swing Set” will focus on many of your favorite singers for Women’s History Month as well as great instrumentalists. On Sunday, March 5th, Linda Yohn will feature Eunice Waymon, best known as Nina Simone. Ms. Simone was a brilliant pianist whose career transformed from classical music to jazz and eventually to civil and women’s rights activism. Listen for Nina Simone and today’s jazz women who follow her legacy. You’ll also hear Hazel Scott and Billie Holiday who paved the way for Nina Simone in the 1930's and ‘40s. Listen and love the music, Sundays at 7 p.m. on 90.9.
02/28/2023
Classical Roots
Listen to 90.9 this Friday, March 3rd at 10:40am to hear a live broadcast of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra's Classical Roots concert. Listen on the radio or online at our (new!) website. Once on the site, just click the "listen live" button at the top of the page (https://www.wrcjfm.org/)
Guest Conductor Na'Zir McFadden leads the orchestra in works by John Rosamond Johnson, Anthony Davis, Florence Price and Davone Tines. Special guest performers include Anthony McGill, Earl Howard, Jessica Care Moore and the Brazeal Dennard Chorale. Hosted by Dave Wagner and Cecelia Sharpe.
Join donors from across the Detroit community and around the world to bring outstanding music, life-changing educational programs and far-reaching engagement activities to over 500,000 people each year!
02/27/2023
NEAJazzMasters Tribute Concert promo
We’re excited to share that we’ll be joining the National Endowment for the Arts and The Kennedy Center to kickoff Jazz Appreciation Month with a special live stream of the 2023 Tribute Concert on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30pm ET. Join in on the celebration at wrcjfm.org, arts.gov, or kennedy-center.org!
02/26/2023
FILM CLASSICS Sunday at 6pm
Jack Goggin will feature music from one of the great scores of the 60s, "Lawrence of Arabia" by Maurice Jarre. We’ll be listening to a recording featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Tony Bremner. The movie made the hitherto unknown Peter O’Toole a major star and won him an Academy Award!
02/22/2023
Coming soon from the Michigan Philharmonic...
It’s nearly time to travel through 3 Dimensions of sound as we offer our next concert of this 77th season. It will be on Sunday, March 19 at First United Methodist Church in Plymouth and it's called "Music in 3D." Dvorak, Dai and Draughn will be the stars of this special performance. Get tickets at michiganphil.org.
Join us by getting tickets at michiganphil.org.
02/21/2023
Normally Dr. Dave is the "Mixer of the Elixir" 3pm-7pm but today we have the "Grixer of the Elixir"! (or you may know her as Christa Grix)
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Linda Yohn Interviews Leonard King
Linda Yohn spoke with drummer, singer, and band leader Leonard King about his 62-year legacy as a professional musician in Detroit, "rutude" music, and his concert on Friday @Detroit Symphony in the Cube.
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Classical Music Month
September is Classical Music Month!
Linda Yohn & Sean Jones
Brilliant trumpeter and dedicated jazz educator Sean Jones returns to Detroit leading NYO Jazz Friday, August 5th at Orchestra Hall. NYO Jazz is one of Carnegie Hall’s three acclaimed national youth ensembles giving musicians ages 16-19 a consummate professional rehearsal, recording, performance and touring experience. Matt Carlson, Senior Director of Communications for Detroit Symphony Orchestra said “The DSO is thrilled to welcome Carnegie Hall and NYO Jazz to Detroit and to Orchestra Hall for their first U.S. tour. Given Orchestra Hall’s jazz history as the Paradise Theatre and the DSO’s dedication to training the next generation of musicians—particularly through our Civic Jazz program—we can’t wait to hear the best young players in the country on August 5.” Learn more about the concert and Sean Jones’ Detroit connections including Mack Avenue Records in this conversation with “Swing Set” host Linda Yohn.
Hahn - Prokofiev
Angele Dubeau - La Pieta
Dave Wagner & Christopher Houlihan
Concert organist Christopher Houlihan is coming to Detroit and he will be playing a solo recital at Old St Mary's Church in Greektown May 24th at 7pm. He speaks with Dave Wagner about the program which will include Mendelssohn's first Organ Sonata, Bach's Prelude and Fugue, selections from Florence Price's Suite for Organ and some pieces by Louis Vierne which Christopher has previous experience with.
Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason and her brother, cellist Sheku are in town April 26th to perform for UMS at Hill Auditorium. Here they speak with Dave Wagner about their upcoming performance and their newest album "Muse". Also, you can see Isata this June when she performs with the Detroit Symphony Orchestra.
He was so popular during our Beethoven Bash that little Dashboard Beethoven decided to return for our Spring Fundraiser too! He can be yours for a $60 donation at (866) 909-9725 or https://donate.wrcjfm.org/wrcj/donate
Yuval Sharon, Artistic Director of Detroit Opera - Detroit Opera House, talks with Dave Wagner about the return of opera on Saturday April 2nd in a new production of La Boheme by Giacomo Puccini, presented in reserve order!!
Arriving now, our official 2021 Video Holiday Card, to you from 90.9!
Time to head home. Oh no, it's rush hour! Slow down! If you'd like to commemorate Beethoven's 251st Birthday with a souvenir, visit: https://www.wrcjfm.org/2021/12/cool-beethoven-gifts/ #Beethoven
Looks like Beethoven is really enjoying our music from "Home Alone". A holiday classic! Any sign of Kevin? #Beethoven
Beethoven has arrived at the Detroit School of the Arts, where our studios are based! To donate to 90.9 call (866) 909-9725 or visit https://donate.wrcjfm.org/wrcj/donate #Beethoven
Oh, there's Orchestra Hall where the Detroit Symphony Orchestra plays and it's right next to 90.9! Pull over, pull over! #Beethoven
Dashboard Beethoven is excited to go through the tunnel! Hope you're enjoying your 251st birthday Ludwig! #Beethoven
Dashboard Beethoven is making his way around Detroit! Should we stop at the casino? Or maybe put the money towards some Beethoven socks? https://www.wrcjfm.org/2021/12/cool-beethoven-gifts/ #Beethoven
Beethoven is really jamming with 90.9 today! https://www.wrcjfm.org/2021/12/beethovens-birthday-extravaganza/ #Beethoven
Beethoven is making his way past Wayne State and there's Little Caesar's Arena. Wonder if the Detroit Reed Strings are playing tonight? If you'd like to support Beethoven's voyage with 90.9 call (866) 909-9725 or visit https://donate.wrcjfm.org/wrcj/donate #Beethoven
Here we are on Chicago Boulevard with some nice music from 90.9. If you'd like your own Dashboard Beethoven visit https://www.wrcjfm.org/2021/12/cool-beethoven-gifts/ #Beethoven
Ahh! This road is extra bumpy, take it easy on Dashboard Beethoven! #Beethoven
Let's follow Beethoven as he heads back to Detroit, there's more sights to see! Listen to 90.9 today for all Beethoven music in celebration of his birthday! #Beethoven
The Beethoven 251st Birthday Extravaganza continues today from 6am to 7pm! Watch our page for Ludwig's travels around Detroit. You can also get your own bobblehead, Beethoven socks or CDs at: wrcjfm.org/2021/12/cool-beethoven-gifts/
It's getting late but Beethoven will continue his birthday journey tomorrow the 16th from 6am-7pm on 90.9 FM. In the meantime, why not pick up some Beethoven socks or CDs? https://www.wrcjfm.org/2021/12/cool-beethoven-gifts/ #Beethoven
It's Beethoven's birthday and he's making his way around Detroit all while listening to his music on 90.9. Next stop, the Detroit Institute of Arts! #Beethoven
Beethoven has arrived in Downtown Detroit. Oh look at the Christmas tree! To get your own bobblehead Beethoven check out wrcjfm.org/2021/12/beethovens-birthday-extravaganza/ #Beethoven
Happy 251st birthday Beethoven! Here he is making his way around Metro Detroit! Oops, missed our exit for the Detroit Zoo. Oh well, let's head downtown. Maybe see the sights and pick up a few things? wrcjfm.org/2021/12/cool-beethoven-gifts/
It's all Beethoven music today and tomorrow! Where is he off to on his big day? How about the Detroit Zoo? There it is in the distance! Call (866) 909-9725 or visit https://donate.wrcjfm.org/wrcj/donate if you want to support 90.9's Beethoven voyage!
Right turn! Where is Beethoven off to now? If you'd like to get some fancy Beethoven memorabilia visit our donation page: callswithoutwalls.com/pledgeCart3/?campaign=2EA615FD-3E73-4907-88A6-C1922B3F3B08&source=#/home
Happy Birthday Beethoven! Time to head out for your big day. Turn on 90.9, it's nothing but your music until 7pm! Here we are leaving the house in the morning. If you like to get your own Beethoven Bobblehead visit https://www.wrcjfm.org/2021/12/cool-beethoven-gifts/
Our Story
WRCJ 90.9 FM is a listener supported non-profit public radio station managed by Detroit Public Television. The radio station, which went on the air in 2005, is located in midtown Detroit, inside the Detroit School of Arts, a public high school training young people for careers in performing, visual and media arts. 90.9 FM broadcasts classical music from 5 am to 7 pm each day and jazz overnight. Dave Wagner is the program director and on-air host during morning and afternoon drive time, while Chris Felcyn hosts middays. Maxine Michaels and John Penney are Detroit-based jazz hosts on Friday and Saturday nights. WRCJ receives no direct funding from the State of Michigan, City of Detroit or Detroit Public Schools. The primary source of our annual operating budget is voluntary contributions from listeners like you. Thank you!
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Earlier this week, Jader sat down with 90.9 WRCJ's Peter Whorf to talk opening weekend. Listen to the interview below and join us tonight at 8 p.m., Saturday, or Sunday to hear the magic for yourself. Buy tickets at https://bit.ly/3URmowb
"This kind of music is like a spot of melody here and there, with incredible orchestration. You can imagine the light on the sea, darkness under the sea, animals in the sea, or the sensation of looking into the sea." - Jader on La mer
Today, we're celebrating with our radio partners 90.9 WRCJ and its "The Birthday of The World Part I, Rosh Hashanah" program, narrated by Leonard Nimoy.
"The Birthday of the World" presents some of the most inspiring music in the Jewish liturgical tradition, performed by the acclaimed vocal ensemble The Western Wind.
How are you celebrating ? Come celebrate with us: https://beta.prx.org/stories/20145
Today, we're celebrating with our radio partners 90.9 WRCJ and its "The Birthday of The World Part I, Rosh Hashanah" program, narrated by Leonard Nimoy.
"The Birthday of the World" presents some of the most inspiring music in the Jewish liturgical tradition, performed by the acclaimed vocal ensemble The Western Wind.
How are you celebrating ? Come celebrate with us: https://beta.prx.org/stories/20145
Dave and the Maestro talk about the history of the orchestra and the upcoming concert season!
Check out this fantastic interview, courtesy of our partners at 90.9 WRCJ, and join us on Friday night as we bring the house down at Hill Auditorium! 👉 https://a2so.com/event-directory/beethoven-7/