KDHX 88.1 FM
- The Parting Glass-The Voice Squad (Captivating three-part Celtic harmony. Also recommended: "Annan Waters," "Good People All (Wexford Carol)," and "The Coventry Carol.")
- Songs Remember Me-Beccy Cole (A thoughtful release from April; Cole's smooth alto voice recalls songs that have special meaning to the protagonist.)
- Spring Can Really Hang You Up The Most-Regina Carter (Carter approaches this standard with a contemplative, elegant touch on the violin, just as Ellis Marsalis does on his piano rendition.)
- Birks' Works-Dizzy Gillespie (One of Gillespie's most familiar melodies, enhanced with big band backing. Also recommended: "Doodlin'," "I Can't Get Started," and "Jessica's Day.")
- Everybody's Everything-Santana (It's difficult not to imagine Mardi Gras kicking into high gear in New Orleans when I hear this track; still one of the band's most energetic knockouts.)
- Open My Eyes-The Nazz (One of the greatest, crunchiest rock keyboard and guitar intros and recurring riffs in rock history; I'm surprised I've never heard any radio station or music service segue "Open My Eyes" with The Who's "I Can't Explain.")
