Chamber Music
- Anton Bruckner: String Quinet in F major, WAB. 112 (Raphael Ensemble) (The animated fourth movement, in particular, reminds me that I need more of Bruckner's music in my library.)
- Brazilian Tapestry-Astrud Gilberto (Vocally and instrumentally, this is a refreshing breeze of an uptempo melody; its title is an apt description of Gilberto's music.)
- Caper At The Coffee House-Warren Barker (Sounds like the Sharks and the Jets are about to rumble...)
- Do Nothing Till You Hear From Me-Ben Webster (Nat King Cole's version is the definitive one for me, but Webster's smooth saxophone stylings deserve their due.)
- Ginza Samba-Vince Guaraldi & Bola Sete (One of the most tuneful, accessible sambas a listener could hope to hear. If Guaraldi's scores from the "Peanuts" specials appeal to you, it's very unlikely this will disappoint you.)
- Noble Nobles-Esperanza Spalding (I hear Joni Mitchell's influence in the vocals and instrumental backing.)
- Moanin'-Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers (The compellingly sung Lambert, Hendricks & Ross rendition comes to mind first when I think of this tune, but this is Blakey's composition, which his band pulled off impressively. The first 10 notes make up one of the most memorable jazz themes.)
