Five noteworthy selections heard this morning:
WSIE 88.7 FM
- Sunshine Yellow-Carol Albert & Peter White (This new piano-and-guitar track blends flamenco and smooth jazz styles pleasantly. I hear hints of Ottmar Liebert's style throughout the tune.)
- X Marks The Spot-Joe Sample (I've heard so much stellar keyboard playing from Sample's decades with The Crusaders and his years as a solo artist. It doesn't surprise me, then, that this is yet another example of his compelling rhythmic underpinning. There's a slinky feel to this instrumental that keeps me tuned in.)
KCLC 89.1 FM
- Running-Norah Jones (Jones has a knack for making lyrics with turbulent undercurrents sound reassuring. This new track is no exception. Her alto voice is always captivating...)
- The Art Of Getting Through-Imogen Clark (...and Clark's low-pitched singing also captured my attention in this new release. Lyrically, this is almost a companion piece to "Running," as it could be a victory song for conquering one's demons. This confidently sung tune sports a solid chorus, and strong band backing. While the studio version is perfectly fine, the Live @ Golden Retriever version draws me in even more.)
K297BI 107.3 FM, a.k.a. WFUN-HD2
- Leo Brouwer: Guitar Concerto No. 4, "Concerto de Toronto": II. (Pro Musica Kiev/Richard Kapp, conductor; Ricardo Cobo, guitar) (The gripping tension between the guitar and flute and seamless combination of Classical and new age genres make this movement stand out.)
