KDHX 88.1 FM
- Jovano Jovanke-Goran Ivanovic Group (A sad, uptempo instrumental rendering of a Macedonian folk song.)
- Roof Garden-Al Jarreau (I've raved before about Jarreau's infectious steppin'-out-on-the-town vocals. I also remember him handling a situation with a fan wisely at a concert here. An especially enthusiastic fan who might have been drinking was in the front row. At a well-timed place in "Roof Garden," Jarreau pointed the microphone toward the fan, so he could sing, "Does anyone want to go dance upon the roof?!" with gusto. Jarreau defused a potentially raucous situation by giving the fan his moment in the sun.)
- Spaceport-The May Fall Crew (Dazzling rhythm section pyrotechnics, especially from the piano.)
- Man In The Mirror-Dan Fogelberg (Strong lyrics about staying confident during less than ideal times. This 1975 track deserves more airplay.)
- Still In The Game-Steve Winwood (I remember hearing this song for the first time on KSHE in the early '80s. It's still my favorite track from Winwood's "Talking Back To The Night" album. The lyrics are a tribute to persistence and determination; as Winwood sings them, I get the feeling everything will turn out fine for those who stay focused and work to meet their goals.)
- Ordinary People-Nikki Glenn (Local artist Glenn shows how elegantly John Legend's emotive vocals and piano playing translate to the violin. There's a captivating blend of Classical and smooth jazz genres in this rendition.)
