J. Michael Harrison

WRTI 90.1 and the Philadelphia Film Society are proud to present a screening of the new documentary film MILES DAVIS: BIRTH OF THE COOL on Wednesday, September 4th at 7 PM at the Philadelphia Film Center on 1412 Chestnut Street (formerly the Prince Theater).

Since guitarist and Philadelphia-native Jef Lee Johnson’s passing in 2013, Lili Añel has taken it upon herself to keep Jef Lee’s memory alive the best way she knows how—by playing his music.

Join us on December 31st and January 1st for a fabulous lineup of classical music and jazz celebrations—must-hear LIVE broadcasts from Philadelphia to Vienna! Happy New Year from all of us at WRTI 90.1.

We have something extraordinary planned for your New Year's Eve! WRTI's J. Michael Harrison will be your host from 9:30 PM to 1:00 AM with a swingin' and singin' concert broadcast on WRTI 90.1 LIVE from the intimate jazz space SOUTH Jazz Club and Kitchen in Philadelphia.

Big News! WRTI is excited to join VuHaus (pronounced VIEW House), public media’s music discovery video platform—a growing network of public radio music stations and public TV stations that share a common mission to support emerging, established, and local artists.

Drummer Webb Thomas’ Philadelphia roots extend deep and have helped establish him as one of the most prominent drummers in the area. Webb and his project, Webb T’s Fleet The Superband, will join host J. Michael Harrison in the WRTI Performance Studio on Thursday, December 13th at 9:10 PM for a live concert. You can join them on Facebook or live on-the-air.

There will be plenty of musical holiday cheer at the kick-off event for "A Very Philly Christmas," at the Historic Houses of Fairmount Park. WRTI hosts, including Gregg Whiteside, Debra Lew Harder, and J. Michael Harrison, will greet you personally on Saturday, December 1st for "Sounds of the Season."