Friday morning standouts:
Adult Alternative
- The Only Heartbreaker-Mitski (An honest acknowledgment of what it feels like to be the one who says, "Sorry, but this relationship isn't working," set to a compelling, propulsive beat.)
Cool Jazz
- Chance Meeting-Acoustic Alchemy (Placid acoustic guitar.)
- After The Rain-Duke Pearson (Sublime piano and contemplative flute.)
Folk Roots
- Say-O-The Early Mays (Endearing vocal harmonies not unlike those on various versions of "I'll Fly Away.")
Jukebox Oldies
- Harlem Nocture-The Viscounts (Quite the showcase for a saxophonist.)
- Michael (Row The Boat Ashore)-The Highwaymen (For fans of Kingston Trio or Brothers Four-style vocal harmonies.)
Retro R&B
- Time Is On My Side-Irma Thomas (It's refreshing to hear this emotive rendition instead of the Rolling Stones hit, which was played constantly on oldies and classic rock stations for decades.)
Smooth Jazz
- Good Times Are Better-Nils (Sunny, uptempo guitar.)
