Tuesday, May 31, 2011

How about some Steve Tyrell and Miles Davis today?

Sound good? We sure think so-the Steve Tyrell cut is one of our favorites and the Miles track is a classic. So enjoy, here are the songs added to our playlist on Tuesday, May 31st.

Steve Tyrell-Reach out for me
Dianne Reeves-I'm in love again
Miles Davis-Flamenco Sketches

Monday, May 30, 2011

It's the hottest day so far this year here in the Chicago suburbs-

Let's just sit back and enjoy it with some relaxing music. First up is a vocal classic from Chet Baker. Then we have a great tune from June Christy. It's a great update for you and here are the songs we added today.

Chet Baker-I'm old fashioned
June Christy-Do nothing till you hear from me
Thelonious Monk-Memories of you

Sunday, May 29, 2011

We have a great update for you this Sunday morning!

A real toe tappin' update for your today. First up is a great cut from Joe Williams. Then we  have a really nice song by Peggy Lee. We think you'll really enjoy it, so here they are, the songs added to our playlist on Sunday, May 29th.

Joe Williams-Hallelujah I love her so
Peggy Lee-I won't dance
Stan Getz/Gerry Mulligan-Scrapple from the apple

Friday, May 27, 2011

It's finally Friday!

It's been a long week, but Friday is here! How about some Sinatra to celebrate. We also had a request for some Diana Krall, so we have that as well. Enjoy today's update-and have a great weekend! Here are the songs added to our playlist on Friday, May 27th.

Frank Sinatra-Love is the tender trap
Diana Krall-Frim fram sauce(request)
Hank Jones-Pauletta

Thursday, May 26, 2011

As good an update as great as we've ever had for you!

Lot's of great stuff today. Starting off with the man who Sinatra once said was his favorite singer-Mr. Jack Jones. Then we have a cut from a very popular singer with our listeners-Monica Mancini. We really hope you enjoy it. Here are the songs we added to our playlist on Thursday, May 26th.

Jack Jones-A day in the life of a fool
Monica Mancini-Just remember
Zoot Sims with Jimmy Rowles-Dream dancing

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

Some soft ballads for you today.

What a romantic update for you today. First up is a wonderful duet from Ella Fitzgerald and Louis Armstrong. Then we have a nice slow number from Coleman Hawkins. So relax and enjoy. Here are the songs we added to our playlist on Wednesday, May 25th.

Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong-Isn't this a lovely day
Monica Zetterlund & Bill Evans-Lucky to be me
Coleman Hawkins-Street of dreams

Tuesday, May 24, 2011

A little Dino for you today, a little Julie London for you as well.

Sound good? It does to me as well. So let's get to it! Here are the songs added to our playlist on Tuesday, May 24th.

Dean Martin-Let me love you tonight
Julie London-Guess who I saw today
Paul Desmond Quartet with Jim Hall-Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered

Monday, May 23, 2011

How about one of our all time most requested songs to start off the work week?

That requested song is a true classic from Frank Sinatra. We get a ton of requests for it, so we're adding it again to our playlist. We also have a beautiful cut from Tierney Sutton for you tonight. So here they are, the songs added to our playlist on Monday, May 23rd.

Frank Sinatra-It was a very good year
Tierney Sutton-Blue and green
Blue Mitchell-The folks who live on the hill

Sunday, May 22, 2011

Let's enjoy Sunday with a nice relaxing playlist update.

We have some wonderful music for you today. First up is a gorgeous track from Johnny Hartman. Then we have a nice mellow cut from Miles Davis. So relax and enjoy. Here are the songs we added to our playlist on Sunday, May 22nd.

Johnny Hartman-Charade
Lena Horne-Let me love you
Miles Davis-How deep is the ocean

Friday, May 20, 2011

It's finally Friday! Let's celebrate with some wonderful ballads.

First up, a great number from Sinatra. Then we have a romantic ballad from Sophie Milman. It adds up to an update to sit and unwind to.Enjoy-here are the songs we added to our playlist on Friday, May 20th.

Frank Sinatra-All the way home
Sophie Milman-My one and only love
Stan Getz-O Morro Nao Tem Vez

Thursday, May 19, 2011

We've got a really swinging update for you tonight!

First up tonight is one of my favorite Sammy Davis Jr. performances! Then we also have a jazzy little number from Shirley Bassey. So let's get into the swing of things-here are the songs we added to our playlist on Thursday, May 19th.

Sammy Davis Jr.-Ain't that a kick in the head
Shirley Bassey-How about you
Freddie Hubbard-Osie Mae

Wednesday, May 18, 2011

How about some Dean Martin to jazz up your midweek?

We have some Deano for you today, plus a cut from an artist we always get requests for-Marilyn Monroe. So enjoy, here are the songs we added to our playlist on Wednesday, May 18th.

Dean Martin-All I do is dream of you
Marilyn Monroe-Do it again
Sonny Rollins-Pent up house

Tuesday, May 17, 2011

We're back from vacation with a great update for you!

Sorry about the lack of playlist updates for a few days, but my wife and I went to the virgin islands for her birthday! We're back now(with a lot of wonderful memories and some serious sunburns) and have a playlist update for you featuring some great stuff from Joe Williams and Shirley Horn. So, thanks for your patience-enjoy today's update!

Joe Williams-Five O'Clock In The Morning
Shirley Horn-Some of my best friends are the blues
Art Blakey-Whisper not

Wednesday, May 11, 2011

How about a mid-week update with some Michael Buble?

That's exactly what we have for you today, along with a great jazzy number from Stan Getz. We think you are gonna love it, so here they are, the songs added to our playlist on Wednesday, May 11th.

Michael Buble-The way you look tonight
Stan Getz-Blue Skies
Dakota Staton-Willow weep for me

Tuesday, May 10, 2011

We're celebrating the warmest day of the year so far.

It's a summer like day here in the Chicago burbs, so we've got a great little number from Ella Fitzgerald to celebrate with. We also had a request for a rat pack song, so we have a classic from Frank and Sammy for  you. So enjoy, here are the songs we added to our playlist on Tuesday, May 10th.

Ella Fitzgerald-Heat wave
Frank Sinatra/Sammy Davis Jr.-Me and my shadow
Flip Phillips; Scott Hamilton-A smooth one

Monday, May 9, 2011

We have a gorgeous update for you today.

A great set of ballads highlights today's update. First up is a really pretty number from Kurt Elling, and then an excellent cut from Wynton Marsalis. Take a break and enjoy this one-it's really pretty. Here are the songs we added to our playlist on Monday, May 9th.

Kurt Elling-The very thought of you
Tierney Sutton-Smile
Wynton Marsalis-Glad to be unhappy

Sunday, May 8, 2011

What a treat we have for you today!

We have some wonderful music for you on this Sunday morning. First up a gorgeous cut from Rosemary Clooney's ballad CD. Then we have a really hard to find instrumental track by Ray Charles, add in some Harry Connick Jr, and it spells-great update! Here are the songs we added to our playlist on Sunday, May 8th.

Harry Connick Jr.-I'll dream of you again
Rosemary Clooney-The shadow of your smile
Ray Charles-Ain't Misbehavin'

Friday, May 6, 2011

It's the end of the work week, so let's head into the weekend with some Dean Martin.

We have a terrific cut from Dean for you today, plus and excellent jazz number from Joe Henderson on our update today. So have a great weekend, and a Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's tuning in. Here are the songs we added to our playlist on Friday, May 6th.

Dean Martin-I'm in love with you
Madeleine Peyroux-Getting some fun out of life
Joe Henderson-Recorda me

Thursday, May 5, 2011

One of the best updates in quite a while is coming your way today!

How about a swinging cut from Sinatra, an uptempo number from Dinah Washington and some Donald Byrd by request? Sound good? Then enjoy! Here are the songs we added to our playlist on Thursday, May 5th.

Frank Sinatra-Fly me to the moon
Dinah Washington-All of me
Donald Byrd-Witchcraft(request)

Wednesday, May 4, 2011

We have a nice toe tappin' update for you today!

We start things off with one of my favorite artists-Louis Armstrong. Plus we have a really sweet piece of jazz from the Ray Brown trio. So kick back and enjoy-here are the songs we added to our playlist on Wednesday, May 4th.

Louis Armstrong-Sugar
Betty Carter-Foul play
Ray Brown trio-When it's sleepy time down south

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

How about some Freddy Cole by request tonight?

We love Freddy Cole's music and so does one of our listeners-we have a request for Mr. Cole tonight, so we'll add a gorgeous ballad from him. Plus we have a great cut from Etta James from her classic Jazz CD. IT all adds up to a great update-and here they are, the songs added to our playlist on Tuesday, May 3rd.

Freddy Cole-I wonder
Etta James-Don't take your love from me
Ben Webster-All too soon

Monday, May 2, 2011

As usual, we're going to kick off the new week in style!

We have some beautiful ballads for you today. First up is a gorgeous version of a classic from Joe Williams, then we have a very pretty number from Etta Jones. It's a classic update, and we hope you enjoy it! Here are the songs we added to our playlist on Monday, May 2nd.

Etta Jones-Crazy he calls me
Joe Williams-One for my baby and one more for the road
Bud Shank-The starduster

Sunday, May 1, 2011

Let's end the weekend with a wonderful update!

We really do have some wonderful music for you on this Sunday update. We have some Steve Tyrell and a beautiful number from Johnny Griffin, so enjoy-here are the songs we added to our playlist on Sunday, May 1st.

Steve Tyrell-I'll be seeing you
Charlie Haden(with Norah Jones)-Ill wind(request)
Johnny Griffin-My romance