Wednesday, April 5, 2017

Online radio sampler highlights LVI

Standout tunes heard today:

KCOU (Columbia, MO)
  • The Rush-Treasureseason (A memorable soprano-voiced hook over an electronic backdrop.  The band's own "Blurred Edges" segues well with this track.)
KWMU-2 (St. Louis, MO)
  • Weaver Of Dreams-Freddie Hubbard (A sublime, airy ballad picks up the tempo at the 2:18 mark, returns to its original tempo at 5:11, and stays there until the end.  Hubbard's trumpet runs shine in both tempos.)
  • Blue Walk-Benny Golson (A smooth, midetmpo walk of a melody, with Golson's tenor sax in command.)
KZSC (Santa Cruz, CA)
  • Ario-Dave Holland Quintet (An expansive piece for saxophone, with vibraphone that brings to mind the backing on the Stan Getz's "Grandfather's Waltz.")
WUMB (Boston, MA)
  • Son Of A Gun-Shelby Lynne (Yet another appealing midtempo Lynne track, sung with her customary depth and feeling.)
  • Sweet Jane-Cowboy Junkies (Subtle, quiet vocals from Margo Timmins propel one of the band's most memorable tunes.  Also recommended: "Angel Mine.")
  • When You're Gone-Amanda Shires (An ear-catching uptempo powerpopish/countryish tune; the strategically used echo on Shires' voice gives the tune an appropriately spacey feel.)