'40s Junction
- Walkin' My Baby Back Home-Jo Stafford (When I worked at WEW, this was always a reliable tune to play when I needed a bouncy, midtempo vocal segue. Nat King Cole's and George Benson's versions are also recommended.)
- Instead-Madeleine Peyroux (Peyroux's vocals on "Instead" bring Leon Redbone's song stylings to mind.)
- Pretzel Logic-Steely Dan (One of the band's more nostalgic, blues-based tunes.)
- Sleepy Lagoon-Al Hirt (A respectable piece for a confident trumpeter.)
- Steal My Kisses-Ben Harper (This has to be a fun tune for a guitarist or bassist to play. It doesn't wear out its welcome easily.)
- Sitting In Limbo-Jimmy Cliff (Good lyrics acknowledge the uncertainty that comes with major transitions in one's life.)
- Misdemeanor-Foster Sylvers (This tune isn't usually played on the radio today, but if you like the feel of The Jackson 5's midtempo and uptempo tracks, you might also like "Misdemeanor.")
- Silvius Leopold Weiss: Suite No. XIV (David Russell, guitar) (An enjoyable, immediately accessible Baroque piece.)
