Sunday, February 6, 2022

FM dial scan highlights CLXXXI

 Six Sunday standouts:

KDHX 88.1 FM

  • Just Let It Snow-Lynn Miles (An appropriate way to acknowledge one's Winter blues.)
  • Charlie Moore-Eliza Gilkyson (This thoughtful new release's lyrics show that being a recluse doesn't mean you aren't looking out for others' welfare.)

WSIE 88.7 FM

  • Turn, Turn, Turn-Lori Williams (A pleasant, contemplative cover of the famous Byrds tune.  I could imagine Cassandra Wilson singing this similarly.)
  • You Gotta Know-Kait Dunton (Suitable lyrics for times when life feels like a weary slog.)

KWMU 90.7 FM

  • Days Of Wine And Roses-Cassandra Wilson (This standard is ideal for an alto voice, especially Wilson's.  The warm saxophone and rhythm section accompaniment enhances the vocals.)
  • It Ain't Necessarily So-Herbie Hancock (Even if a listener doesn't recognize this as a Gershwin tune, it stands on its own.  The assured rhythm section, which Hancock leads on piano, sells it convincingly.)