Friday has finally arrived!

How about we kick off the weekend in style with a bit of Sinatra, a wonderful duet from Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald and some kicky jazz from Hampton Hawes! Sound good? Then enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, September 30th.

Frank Sinatra-Ya' better stop
Louis Armstrong/Ella Fitzgerald-I won't dance
Hampton Hawes-Do nothing till you hear from me

I received a request for some Frank Sinatra Jr. and some Steve Tyrell-

So let's take care of both those requests with a duet by those two legends! I also have some Julie London and a great jazz cut from Zoot Sims for you today. So enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, September 29th.

Frank Sinatra Jr./Steve Tyrell-Girl talk(request)
Julie London-My kind of town
Zoot Sims-East of the sun

Another bigger than normal update today!

I've got a big batch of new music today! First up is some Sinatra from a rare old 10 inch record I dug up. Then I have a little Ray Charles, some Carmen Mcrae and a classic jazz cut from Ramsey Lewis. Lot's of great tunes today-so enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, September 28th.

Frank Sinatra-You do something to me
Rosemary Clooney-I'm beginning to see the light
Clifford Brown-De dah
Ray Charles-It had to be you
Carmen Mcrae-Do nothing till you hear from me
Ramsey Lewis-The in crowd

Sorry I haven't had an update for a few days-

I've been dealing with a health emergency with a family member, so I was unable to do an update for you, but I'm back today with a great one. First up I have some Johnny Hartman, then some Dino and even some Melody Gardot. So enjoy, this bigger than normal update! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, September 27th.

Johnny Hartman-Summertime
Melody Gardot-Lover undercover
Miles Davis-It never entered my mind
Dean Martin-Gimme a Little Kiss, Will Ya Huh
Blossom Dearie-Deed I do
Joe Pass-Joy spring

It's Friday, and that means Sinatra!

Every Friday, I add a Sinatra cut, and today is no exception. I have a great Sinatra/Basie track for you that I hope you'll like. I also dug up some vintage vinyl, and have a song from Eydie Gorme from that old record. So enjoy-and have a great weekend! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, September 23rd.

Frank Sinatra(with Count Basie)- More
Eydie Gorme-When your lover has gone
Cannonball Adderley-Games

How about some Coltrane with Miles today?

Yep, I have a classic cut from John Coltrane and Miles Davis for you today. Also on tap-a great number from Joe Williams and some Billie Holiday! I think you'll really love today's update, so sit back and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to our playlist on Thursday, September 22nd.

Joe Williams-Alone together
Billie Holiday-Our love is here to stay
Miles Davis and John Coltrane-Dear Old Stockholm

I have a really fun update for you today!

Let's put a smile on everyone's face today with some toe-tapping music! First up, a great number from Louis Jordan and Louis Armstrong. Then I have some Sarah Vaughan and a wonderful jazz cut from Coleman Hawkins! Let's swing a little! Enjoy-here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, September 21st.

Louis Jordan/Louis Armstrong-You rascal you
Sarah Vaughan-It's carzy
Coleman Hawkins-Mack the knife

I have some just released Tony Bennett for you today!

Mr. Bennett has a brand new CD out today. It's a wonderful new collection of duets, and I have a really nice cut from that album for you. Plus I have a really jazzy number from Dinah Washington that I think you'll like. So enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, September 20th.

Tony Bennett/Natalie Cole-Watch what happens
Dinah Washington-Our love is here to stay
Cannonball Adderley-Somethin' else

Let's not ease into the new week, let's swing into it!

I have some great uptempo stuff for you today. First up, one of my favorite songs from Dino. Then we have a great version of a really fun song by Eydie Gorme. It's an update I hope will put you in a great mood, so enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, September 19th.

Dean Martin-Grazie, Prego, Scusi
Eydie Gorme-The coffee song
Stan Getz With Cal Tjader-Crow's nest

It's a rainy morning here in the Chicago 'burbs, so let's lighten the mood a little.

Gloomy day, so how about we brighten things up with some great music on this Sunday morning. First up, a great number from the Nat King Cole Trio. Then I had a request for some Diana Krall, so I have that for you this morning as well. I think it's a pretty great update-so enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, September 18th.

Nat King Cole Trio-Frim Fram Sauce
Diana Krall-East of the sun, west of the moon
Oscar Peterson-Let there be love

Friday has arrived-and here in the Chicago 'burbs, so has fall.

There is a real touch of fall here the last few days and we have a perfect Sinatra song for this time of year. I also have a beautiful song from Monica Zetterlund that I think you'll really like. So enjoy-and have a great weekend. Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, September 16th.

Frank Sinatra-Autumn leaves
Monica Zetterlund-There will always be another spring
Bill Evans Trio-Some other time

I have a song from one of our most popular male artists for you today.

And that artist is-Michael Buble. He's easily one of the top 3 most popular male singers I play on the station, and I have a song from him for you today. Also, a great live cut from Peggy Lee that I hope you love as much as I do. So enjoy, here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, September 15th.

Michael Buble-Too close for comfort
Peggy Lee-Call me darling
Lee Morgan-Ceora 1965

What a romantic update I have for you today.

How about a nice, slow playlist update to put you in that romantic mood? Well I have exactly that today. First up, a wonderful vocal piece from Chet Baker. Then we have a sweet mellow cut from Miles Davis. I think you'll really love it, so enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, September 14th.

Chet Baker-If you could see me now
Holly Cole-God only knows
Miles Davis-Blue room

A little Louis, a little Ella. It all adds up to a great update!

I have some wonderful music for you with today's playlist update. First up is a great cut from Louis Armstrong. Then we have Mr. Armstrong's frequent duet partner, Ella Fitzgerald with a rare cut. So enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, September 13th.

Louis Armstrong-Have you met Miss Jones
Ella Fitzgerald-Get thee behind me satan
Lester Young - Teddy Wilson Quartet-Prisoner of love

I celebrated my birthday over the weekend-how about some music from one of my gifts!

My wonderful wife got me the Dean Martin book/cd set, Cool then Cool now and I have a fun cut from Dino from that set for you today. I also have a super swinging little number from Sarah Vaughan for you today. So lets kick off the new week in style! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, September 12th.

Dean Martin-C'est Si Bon
Sarah Vaughan-(i love you) and don't you forget it
Joe Pass-I can't kick

How about an early Sunday morning playlist update.

I have a great update for you today.  First up, an excellent live track from Sammy Davis Jr. that I just love. Then I have some Ella for you-one of her best performances in my opinion, so I really hope you like it as well. Enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday September 11th.

Sammy Davis Jr.-Come back to me
Ella Fitzgerald-Blues in the night
Ben Webster, Bill Coleman-Pound horn

It's Friday, so let's add some swinging Sinatra!!

I've got an excellent Sinatra cut for you today. It's from the just released Sinatra/Basie complete Reprise recordings CD and I think you'll really like it. Plus I have a terrific performance by Dinah Washington that should get your toe tapping. So enjoy-and have a great weekend! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, September 9th.

Frank Sinatra/Count Basie-Pennies from heaven
Dinah Washington-I get a kick out of you
Charles Mingus-Things ain't what they used to be

I have another vintage vinyl cut for you today!

I found a great old Nat King Cole record and decided to play a cut from it today. I really hope you enjoy that, plus I have a swinging little number from Keely Smith that I think you'll like. Enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, September 8th.

Nat King Cole-Ballerina
Keely Smith-What is this thing called love
Blue Mitchell-Step lightly

How about some Freddy Cole today?

I always seem to be getting requests for Freddy Cole, so let's play a great tune from him today for all his fans. I also have a classic recording from Etta James that I think you'll really like. So enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, September 7th.

Freddy Cole-It's impossible
Etta James-One for my baby
Phil Woods & The Bill Charlap Trio-These foolish things

Great update coming your way today.

I have some fresh music for you today that I think you'll really like. First up-a great cut from John Pizzarelli, one of my favorite jazz singers. Then we have a beautiful track from Wynton Kelly. So sit back and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, September 6th.

John Pizzarelli-The rare delight of you
Roberta Gambarini-Golden slumbers/here there and everywhere
Wynton Kelly-Portrait of Jennie

Two wonderful duets highlight our playlist update for you today.

First up, a beautiful duet between Chris Botti and Michael Buble. Then we have a sweet jazz duet with Stan Getz and Oscar Peterson. Sound good? I certainly think so! So enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, September 5th.

Chris Botti with Michael Buble-Let there be love
Norah Jones-September song
Stan Getz with Oscar Peterson-Medley: Bewitched/I Don't Know Why/How Long

Anyone want some Eydie Gorme music today?

I sure do, so I'm adding a nice cut from Eydie today. I also have a really fun number from Kurt Elling for you that I hope you'll like. So enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, September 4th.

Kurt Elling-The best things happen when you're dancing
Eydie Gorme-I'll take romance
Hampton Hawes-Blues #3

It's finally Friday, and of course it's Frank Friday as well.

Every Friday, I add a new Sinatra track to our playlist and today is no exception. I have a really great cut for you today. It's an incredible live duet with Frank and Ella at their swinging best. Also up today-a fun cut from Anita O'Day, so enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday September 2nd.

Frank Sinatra/Ella Fitzgerald-The lady is a tramp
Anita O'Day-That old devil moon
Johnny Griffin-Ball bearing

I have another cut from a rare old vinyl record for you today.

Today vinyl cut comes from a really old Mel Torme album, and I think you'll really enjoy it. I'm really enjoying tracking down these old pieces of vinyl and I hope you are enjoying them as well. I also have a nice song from Julie London for you today, so enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday,  September 1st.

Mel Torme-Between the devil and the deep blue sea
Julie London-Bidin' my time
Joe Pass-I remember you