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- A Break In The Clouds-The Jayhawks (Endearing, well-matched vocalists; this is a highlight of the "Smile" release.)
- Goin' Down-Allen Toussaint (Roy, the host of "Feel Like Going Home," made a strong choice here in memory of Toussaint, who passed away yesterday at age 77. The saxophone glides along perfectly with the vocals in this infectious, uptempo tune. Also recommended: "Working In The Coal Mine," which many articles have cited, and his version of "Cast Your Fate To The Wind," which Toussaint plays in the style of the Joe Zawinul-penned "Mercy, Mercy, Mercy.")
- Yardbird Suite-Vanessa Rubin (Tal Farlow's version is my favorite, as the tune is a great guitar instrumental. Rubin and company prove that it also works well with vocals, keyboard, and a generous amount of space for saxophone.)
- Lotus Blossom-Andrea Brachfeld (Appealingly contemplative flute dominates this title track of Brachfeld's new release. Also recommended: "What A Little Moonlight Can Do.")
- Ludwig van Beethoven: Wellington's Victory (Academy Of St. Martin In The Fields/Sir Neville Marriner, conductor) (An inspiring work appropriate for Veterans Day, including two of the classiest presentations of "For He's A Jolly Good Fellow" and "My Country, 'Tis Of Thee" I've heard. Sound effects are incorporated tastefully and enhance the piece's ambiance.)
