Recommended tunes heard through U-verse this morning:
Canadian Indie
- Raw-Loony (Self-assured, slick, throwback-sounding R&B released in January.)
Cool Jazz
- Summer Wind-Madeleine Peyroux (Peyroux's voice is ideal for covering this tune, known to many listeners in its Frank Sinatra incarnation.)
Easy Listening
- Calypso Melody-David Rose and his orchestra (Jan August's version of "Begin The Beguine" would segue smoothly into this.)
Folk Roots
- Eye To Eye-John Smith featuring Sarah Jarosz (Endearing vocal harmonies and guitar accompaniment in this March release bring these lyrics about a faltering relationship to life.)
Holiday Hits
- Theme From "Jaws"-John Williams (Has there ever been a scarier two-note warning?)
Jazz Latino
- D Vuelta-Omar Sosa (Melodic, contemplative vocals and saxophone that wouldn't be out of place in a smooth jazz format.)
- Como Un Bolero-Caribbean Jazz Project (A relaxing melody for clarinet and rhythm section, with a hint of mystery; this could segue with Maria Creuza's "Algo Contigo.")
New Age
- Phi_log-Floex (Haunting strings set the stage for the clarinet, resulting in a tune that's part jazz, part new age, and part techno.)
Retro R&B
- I Want You Back-David Ruffin (The Jackson 5's version is still the catchiest, but this strong solo rendition maintains a similar feel.)
- Shoo Be Doo Be Doo Da Day-Stevie Wonder (One of Wonder's most infectious '60s rhythms. I checked out Wonder's "Looking Back" LP retrospective from the library multiple times in the '80s to hear this. I knew the records were warped, but somehow, the dishy sound on the turntable never prevented me from enjoying this song.)
