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- Joe Hill-John McCutcheon (McCutcheon sings with gravitas, as usual. Also recommended: "Harness Up The Day," in which McCutcheon sings Woody Guthrie's lyrics with impeccable heart.)
- This Little Light Of Mine-Jennifer Paskow (Paskow sings this new release's optimistic lyrics in an appealingly breathy voice. I could imagine Norah Jones doing a credible rendition of it.)
- East River Drive-Russ Freeman (Grover Washington, Jr.'s version, with its perfectly paced saxophone, will always be the definitive one for me. Freeman, however, shows that a guitar can also set the scene effectively.)
- Many Moons Ago-Emma Larsson (Larsson's emotive voice finds support from a strong rhythm section.)
- Two Bass Hit-Miles Davis (The first five notes let listeners know they're in for a raucous ride. Davis and his combo convey the illusion of a big band setting the music aside and jammin'. John Coltrane's tenor sax is a key part of this effect.)
