FM dial scan highlights XI

Here are some of the best tracks I've heard on the FM dial today:

WSIE 88.7 FM

• Santa Cruz-Chucho Valdes (One of his many excellent Latin jazz piano selections.  The last CD I reviewed for KCOU was his "Solo Piano" CD, which I also recommend, particularly for "Blue Yes" and "Blues (Untitled.)")
• Amazing Grace-Cyrus Chestnut (An unexpected stride piano approach to this hymn that works.  Chestnut's versions of "The First Noel" and "Skating" also stand out.)

KCLC 89.1 FM

• Something Wild-Maia Sharp (Sharp's most gripping, powerfully sung track from a strong CD, "Fine Upstanding Citizen."  A forceful set of lyrics about thinking you want something and realizing, when you get it, that you don't want it so much.)

WFUN 95.5 FM

• Happy Feelings-Maze featuring Frankie Beverly (One of the band's standout tracks that lives up to its title.  "Golden Time Of Day" is also recommended.) 

KEZK 102.5 FM

• Celebrate Me Home-Kenny Loggins (Who doesn't enjoy being welcomed home during the holidays?)