'40s Junction
- Ac-Cent-Tchu-Ate The Positive-Johnny Mercer (An attitude fit for a motivational poster, in any era.)
- Getting Closer-Wings (Considering how infectious and fit for driving the tune is, I'm surprised it hasn't gotten much radio airplay outside of the time it was a hit.)
- Christo Redemptor-Charlie Musselwhite (A stark, gripping instrumental, carried off effectively on harmonica, guitar, and organ.)
- Stories We Could Tell-The Mavericks (The tune's lounge arrangement makes it segue well with Geraint Watkins' cover of a Beach Boys tune, "Heroes And Villains.")
- We're In This Love Together-Al Jarreau (Jarreau's biggest hit, with lyrics and an arrangement that hold up. In a more just world, Jarreau would have had far more hits. The "Breakin' Away" album had more potential hits on it besides "We're In This Love Together," and the "Jarreau" album should have elicited several hits in addition to "Mornin'." It also puzzles me that "After All" wasn't a hit.)
- Close Your Eyes And Remember-Ramsey Lewis (Laid back elegance from the piano, bass, and drums.)
- Deep In The Blue-Renee Rosnes (This new track gives Rosnes and her combo space to explore the melody fully. Steve Nelson's vibraphone playing gives it a throwback feel. Also recommended, for its piano and orchestral arrangements: the entire "Without Words" CD.)
- Aguas de Marco (Waters Of March)-Eliane Elias featuring Take 6 (An extremely smooth vocal blend.)
