Archive for March, 2010

Playlist for 3/14

Sunday, March 14th, 2010

Feature CD is Maysa Leak’s “A Woman In Love” - Leak has voice to die for - soulful and classically trained at the same tine. She can hit the high notes, scat with the best, or sing anyone into a romantic mood. She first surfaced as the vocalist for Incognito and has since had a series of solo hits. This release follows up Metamorphasis, a stunning collection of originals, with a mix of standards, pop songs she loves and originals…all about being A Woman In Love

Kenny G – Sade From the live album he did in the late 80s and yes, it was for Sade
Russ Kunkel – Lovely Day Drummer best known for his work with James Taylor and Carole King puts a chill spin on this classic
Steve Oliver – Fearless from his fabulous new CD. Hear more tracks next week!
Everette Harp – I Remember When
Brian Hughes – Along The Way
Gota – If I Could
Maysa – Friendly Pressure One of the biggest hits from this week’s feature artist
Andrew Neu – Libra Rising - Rising sax star from the Philadelphia area
Ken Navarro – A Part of It All
Gregg Karukas – Cross Rhodes
Kevyn Lettau – Another Season - Listen to the lyrics!
George Benson – So This Is Love Going all the way back to his “Breezin” CD for a classic track
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Cindy Bradley – Sycamore Soul Trumpet sensation with a CD full of strong songs
Maysa – The Lady In My Life Her tribute to Michael Jackson
Paul Taylor – Don’t Wait Up A beautiful chill groove from the Night Life CD
Nis – Europa His take on the Gato Barbieri/Santana hit
Spyro Gyra – Teardrops
Steely Dan – West of Hollywood From the Grammy Winning “Two Against Nature” CD
Rick Braun – Tijuana Dance
Mindi Abair – True Blue
Acoustic Alchemy – Mr Chow Their first hit
Kings of Convienence – Misread Jazzy pop with a retro “new wave” vibe10
Steve Cole – Serenity
Shahin & Sepehr – The Last Goodbye
Justin Young – Today, Tomorrow From his new CD
Maysa – Am I Wrong
Tim Bowman – High Def
David Sanborn – Run For Cover Another late 70s classic produced by Marcus Miller
Al Jarreau – Mas Que Nada Live! with Marcus Miller, Joe Sample, Steve Gadd..
Chris Botti – Through An Open Window
Joyce Cooling – Callie
Rippingtons – One Step Closer
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Phil Perry – Keep Reminding Me (Written and produced by Russ Freeman who plays guitar on it
Dave Koz – All I See Is You
Peter White – Ramon’s Revenge
Jeff Lorber – Rain Song
Maysa – A Woman In Love
Boney James – The Total Experience
Chieli Minucci – Stars In Your Eyes Steve Oliver on Background Vocals
Darren Rahn – Tale of Two Cities Sax player/producer who is on everyone’s CDs these days
Take 6 – Biggest Part of Me Jazzy vocal take on the Ambrosia song
Paul Taylor – Burnin’

Playlist for 3/7

Tuesday, March 9th, 2010

Todays feature CD is Ken Navarro’s new one - Dreaming of Trains. This is one of the most impressive releases to come out since his previous one - The Grace of Summer Light. He continues to go beyond smooth and create compelling and magical instrumental adult alternative music that will literally take you away. Available in stores and online music retailers next week you can order it in advance from Ken’s website: www.kennavarro.com

Pat Metheny Group – Spring Ain’t Here
New York Voices – Sign of Spring
Norman Brown – Soul Dance
The Sax Pack – I Can’t Help Myself
Boz Scaggs – Some Things Happen
Stanley Clarke – Deja’s Theme
Ken Navarro – dream so real
Rippingtons – Moonlighting
Troubled Girl (Espanol) – Karen Ramierez
Jackeim Joyner – I’m Waiting For You
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Anthony James Baker – Malaga
Timax - Flight Over Rio
Michael Franks – Coming To Life
Warren Hill – La Dolce Vita
Ken Navarro – The Stars, The Snow, The Fire
Eva Cassidy – Over The Rainbow
Gato Barbieri – Dancing With Dolphins
Peter White – Always, Forever
Rick Braun – Notorious
Norah Jones – Chasing Pirates
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Jeff Beck – Never Alone
Paul Taylor – Allure
Greg Adams – The Crossing
Gabriela Anders – Fire of Love
Boney James – Here She Comes
Ken Navarro – The Buzz
Kenny Loggins – Leap of Faith
Bob Mamet – Calabay
Steve Oliver – High Noon
Nelson Rangell – Always
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Michael Buble – Feelin’ Good
Joyce Cooling – Camel Back
Jaared – One More Time
Special EFX – Cruise Control
Basia – Blame It On Summer
Euge Groove – Silhouette
Ken Navarro – Self Propelled
Keiko Matsui – Forever, Forever
Sade – Kiss of Life
Craig Chaquico – Songbird