Baroque
- J.S. Bach: Sonata No. 3 in C major, BWV 1005 (Paul Galbraith, guitar) (Galbraith transfers this violin sonata effectively to the guitar. The third movement, Largo, is particularly lyrical. If I hadn't known that Bach composed this piece, I don't think I would have guessed that this sonata was originally composed for the violin.)
- Campus Crowd-The Seventy Sound Group (Dig this groovy, decadent instrumental...)
- Midnight Blue-Kenny Burrell (A sly, swingin' bounce; one of guitarist Burrell's standout tracks.)
- The Loneliest-Heidi Talbot featuring Louis Abbott (Talbot's voice has an interesting blend of Kate Rusby and Petra Haden qualities; both are used effectively here.)
- The River Jordan-Lindsay Lou & The Flatbellys (Tasteful, engaging lead singing, harmonizing, and pickin'.)
- I Don't Stand A Ghost Of A Chance-Benny Carter Quartet (A smooth, sax-led ensemble; despite his long odds, the protagonist seems at ease.)
- Wednesday Morning-Chris Parker Trio (Tasteful, elegant combo playing. Also recommended: "Waltz For Apple" and "C'est Possible.")
- You Go To My Head-Cassandra Wilson (One of the highlights of Wilson's latest release, "Coming Forth By Day." Another Billie Holiday cover that stands out: "I'll Be Seeing You.")
- Without A Song-George Benson & The Count Basie Orchestra (Benson is right at home singing with big band accompaniment. It's no surprise coming from an accomplished vocalist and guitarist who has been recording for more than 50 years.)
