Five standout selections heard today:
KDHX 88.1 FM
- How Many Times Must I Knock?-Roscoe Robinson (The great, catchy buildup in the brass underscores the singer's frustration. This impressive R&B track should have been a hit in 1968. Also recommended: "That's Enough.")
- Soul Bird-Narada Michael Walden (The synthesizer, flute, and vocals encapsulate 1977's music scene.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
- Baila-Janet Evra (Appealingly mellow vocals and instrumentation; Michael Franks would likely cover it well.)
- Rainbow Visions-The Crusaders (A laid-back, dreamlike melody that allows the trumpet and keyboard to shine. This is from one of the group's most consistently strong albums, "Chain Reaction." Also recommended: "Creole," "I Felt The Love," "Mellow Out," and the album's title track.)
- Georges Bizet: Symphony In C: IV. Finale: Allegro vivace (Concertgebouw Orchestra Amsterdam/Bernard Haitink, conductor) (An impressive accomplishment for a 17-year-old; vigorous strings bring the symphony to a satisfying close.)
