Six standout tunes heard today:
KDHX 88.1 FM
- I've Been Down-The Greenhornes (Good for wallowing in sorrow; "Pattern Skies" is still my favorite Greenhornes track for its frank acknowledgment of aging and crunchy guitar work. It's impressive to hear the band showcase a much different, i.e. slow blues, genre in this tune.)
- Walk A Mile-Holly Golightly (This is an honest, direct way of reminding listeners not to assume that someone else's life is a nonstop picnic.)
WSIE 88.7 FM
- Come Rain Or Come Shine-Art Blakey (Great swingin' piano from Bobby Timmons on this excellent cover.)
- We've Only Just Begun-Ashley Pezzotti (Disclaimer: This is not a cover of the endearing 1970 Carpenters hit. It is, however, an example of strong jazz combo accompaniment and lyrical resolve.)
- The Gentle Rain (RJD2 Remix)-Astrud Gilberto (It's interesting hearing the contrast between Gilberto's gentle vocals and such a forthright, declarative piano backdrop.)
KCLC 89.1 FM
- Be Sweet-Japanese Breakfast (For its catchy, poppy rhythm and solid dance hook, this new track is a 2021 standout. Rhythmically, Blondie's "Rapture" segues well before or after this.)
