Canadian Indie
- When You Once Were Wild-The Young Novelists (The piano part brings England Dan & John Ford Coley to mind. The vocals are more contemporary. Overall, the tune has a thoughtful vibe.)
- Wondering-Beyries (Sensitively written, played, and sung; I look forward to hearing more of her music.)
- The Dap (Part 2)-Porgy Jones (This instrumental could segue with "The Horse" by Cliff Nobles & Co.)
- I Can't Help It-Esperanza Spalding (See my positive review of this tune in my previous post, "An overlooked cover tune XXVII.")
- Once In A Very Blue Moon (Live)-Nanci Griffith (Some of Griffith's most endearing vocals, enhanced by the intimacy of the concert setting. When looking for CDs years ago, the person I was shopping with thrust Griffith's "One Fair Summer Evening" into my hands and said, "Get it!" Her insistence was justified. Also recommended: Griffith's live version of "More Than A Whisper.")
- Impossible-The Hi-Los (Impressive vocals from an era in which harmony and precision were prerequisites for vocal groups.)
- Don't Blame Me-Yusef Lateef (An elegant, well-produced saxophone number.)
- How Deep Is The Ocean-Bob James & Nathan East (A well-known melody that's this thoughtful deserves this type of graceful reading on the piano and bass. Also recommended: "Waltz For Judy" and, basically, the rest of this duo's "The New Cool" release.)
