Stingray Music highlights LXIV

Standout tracks from U-verse this morning:

Big Band

• Lazy River-The Mills Brothers (The Mills Brothers convey the song's idealism and picture-perfect day setting perfectly.  This is one vocal number I wish I'd played more often on WEW.)

Canadian Indie

• Anytime (R&B version)-Jane Siberry (Sincere lyrics about always being there for someone, with backing that could have come from an Al Green song.)

Cocktail Lounge

• Royal Blue-Henry Mancini (The piano, trumpet, and strings conjure up images of a desolate street.  More traditional jazz stations should play this.)

Folk Roots

• One Voice-The Wailin' Jennys (Beautiful vocal harmonies as three voices come together as one.)
• Wake Up To Cape Breton Medley-Jerry Holland (A primer on high-spirited fiddling.)

Jazz Now

• So Simple A Beginning-Renee Rosnes (A soft, contemplative piece; Rosnes plays the piano with her customary elegance.  The flute and vibraphone augment the tune's ambience.)

Retro R&B

• Um, Um, Um, Um, Um, Um-Major Lance (A catchy dance beat and a chorus that says all it needs to say; this could segue with Major Lance's "Rhythm.")