The Bridge
- Colour My World-Chicago (One of the most memorable pop music piano intros, with sincere, heartfelt lyrics and moving flute accompaniment. Although it stands up on its own, it should also be heard as part of the seven-track "Ballet For A Girl In Buchannon" sequence on the "Chicago II" album.)
- Give A Little-Nicolette Larson (The melody reminds me somewhat of James Taylor and J.D. Souther's "Her Town Too," set to a backing track with elements of Ambrosia and Stephen Bishop.)
- Hoedown-Emerson, Lake & Palmer (Not every Classical piece lends itself to such an electrified treatment, but this Aaron Copland selection does.)
- Snowbird-Chet Atkins (Anne Murray's song works well as a fast guitar instrumental, especially the way Atkins plays it.)
- Valse Hot-Larry Goldings (A beguiling waltz for organ.)
- Vivaldi: Concerto in D minor For Two Mandolins, RV.532: Andante-Yo-Yo Ma & Bobby McFerrin (A tender highlight from the cello and voice collaboration release, "Hush." Also recommended: McFerrin's composition, "Stars.")
- Rockhouse (Parts 1&2)-Ray Charles (Dazzling, straight ahead jazzy/bluesy piano and rhythm section playing, with appealing brass punctuation.)
