Tuesday, May 19, 2015

FM dial scan highlights XXIX

Among the best tracks I heard last night and this morning:

KDHX 88.1 FM
  • Jackrabbit (Live @ KDHX)-San Fermin (Charlene Kaye's strong lead vocals grab the listener immediately in this energetic title track from the band's new indie release.  Adventurous instrumentation, particularly in the horn and string arrangements, dominates the song, as well.)
  • Feast-Famine-Surfer Blood (A well-crafted blend of vocals, guitar, and drums; a highlight of the band's new "1000 Palms" release.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
  • That Old Feeling-Eliane Elias (Everything Elias sings and plays goes down easily, and Randy Brecker's trumpet playing is a good tribute to Chet Baker.  Another recommended track for fans of Eliane Elias vocals: "We're So Good."  Recommended for fans of her piano playing: the "Fantasia" and "A Long Story" CDs.)
  • Song For My Father-Horace Silver (Steely Dan picked a strong melody to use as a springboard in "Rikki Don't Lose That Number.")
WFUN 95.5 FM
  • Love Come Down-Evelyn "Champagne" King (It's a pleasure to hear an '80s groove that doesn't wear out its welcome.)