Standout tunes heard yesterday:
Love
- I Just Fall In Love Again-Anne Murray (This contains one of Murray's stronger hooks and segues easily with one of her other 1979 hits, "Broken Hearted Me.")
Luna
- Triste-Dianne Reeves (This warm, engaging Antonio Carlos Jobim melody lends itself well to a vocals-and-guitar arrangement. Also recommended: For one of the most ear-catching jazz piano intros ever, listen to Kenny Barron's version.)
Real Jazz
- Boogie Stop Shuffle-Charles Mingus (From the brass to the bass, this tune conveys a sense of urgency convincingly. This could segue with Povo's "The Art Of Blakey.")
Siriusly Sinatra
- The Look Of Love-Sergio Mendes & Brasil '66 (Vocally, this is some of-its-time gravitas. If you like this approach, you'll probably also enjoy this group's version of "Goin' Out Of My Head.")
Soul Town
- I'm Doin' Fine Now-New York City (Good lyrics about recovering after a breakup. I can imagine The Spinners singing this somewhat overlooked 1973 hit.)
Watercolors
- The Night Is Young-Jeff Kashiwa (A smooth, steady, driving saxophone groove.)
