SiriusXM highlights CIV

Noteworthy tracks heard yesterday:

'50s On 5

• Maybe-The Chantels ("Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers would sound appropriate before or after these doo-wop vocals.)

Chill

• Diving With Whales-Nora En Pure (The techno beat complements a beguiling, propulsive mix of piano and whale sounds.)

Escape

• Bye Bye Blues-Les Paul (The brisk kick in the guitar sound could segue with multiple versions of "Mr. Sandman.")
• These Foolish Things-Bobby Hackett (This classy sentimental melody works equally well when sung, played on the piano, or, in this case, on the trumpet.  I also recommend Aaron Neville's version.) 

Real Jazz

• Lady Wants To Know-Cory Weeds & Jeff Hamilton Trio (The original Michael Franks version sports a great marriage of lyrics with perfect laid-back instrumental accompaniment.  This instrumental cover honors that version's spirit well on saxophone and piano.)

Siriusly Sinatra

• Heart And Soul-Joe Williams (Williams sings this much-covered, well-suited-for-a-jazz-combo Carmichael-Loesser tune with heartfelt elegance.)