Online radio sampler highlights XXXV

Seven of the better selections I heard this afternoon:

WDCB (Chicago, IL)

• Stringin' The Jug-Jerry Weldon (A strong, fast version of the tune, released in January.  Weldon leads the way on tenor sax.  If Clifford Brown's or Lyle Lovett's versions of "The Blues Walk" appeal to you, this likely will, too.)

WHRB (Cambridge, MA)

• Johann Sebastian Bach: Partita For Violin No. 3 in E, BWV 1006 (Arthur Grumiaux) (A ringing, resonant performance performed in a setting with excellent acoustics.  The violin sings and ricochets off the walls.)

WKZE (Red Hook, NY)

• Heavy Makes You Happy-The Staple Singers (This band's first hit, from 1971, has a groove that segues well with Sly & The Family Stone's "Dance To The Music.")

WPMD (Norwalk, CA) 

• We Can Work It Out-Stevie Wonder (Not just any artist can bring this much to a Beatles cover, vocally or instrumentally.)

WSPS (Concord, NH)

• Jessica-The Allman Brothers Band (Possibly the most infectious country-rock instrumental ever recorded; its melody is similar to another Allman Brothers standout track, "Revival.")
• Out Of Range-Ani DiFranco (Fast, furious guitar and spitfire vocals.  The lyrics present a strong case for the protagonist's decision to leave.)

WSUM (Madison, WI)

• Restless-New Order (This was released last year, but it could pass easily for one of the band's '80s tunes.)