Adult Alternative
- Walk In The Sun-Bruce Hornsby (Some of Hornsby's most poignant lyrics, brought home with excellent punctuation on the piano.)
- Francois Couperin: Treizieme Concert, joue a deux violes (Henry Purcell, Kevin Mallon, Aradia Ensemble & Margaret Little) (An engagingly subtle, quiet work for strings.)
- Lorenzo Zavateri: Concerto Duedecimo a Tempesta di Mare (Freiburg Baroque Orchestra/Gottfried von der Goltz, conductor) (In contrast to Couperin's piece, this is a more boisterous work for strings, seemingly influenced by Bach.)
- Edvard Grieg: Violin Sonata No. 2 in G major, Op. 13-II. (Ivan Zenaty & Antonin Kubalek) (An expressive, lyrical performance by violin and piano of an emotional movement.)
- Caper At The Coffee House-Warren Barker (Does anyone else hear a "West Side Story" vibe in this instrumental?)
- I Like London In The Rain-Blossom Dearie (This is perhaps Dearie's most appealing song; her voice floats above appealing jazzy, orchestral underscoring.)
- Rough Edges And Ragged Hearts-Linda McRae (An honest alto voice conveys moving, universal sentiments.)
- Under A Blanket Of Blue-Coleman Hawkins (Elegant, sublime saxophone, ideal for late-night listening.)
- Yodel 1-Penguin Cafe Orchestra (Repetition of a musical undercurrent isn't necessarily a bad thing, particularly with this selection of instruments layered on top.)
