Maybe I should play some winter wonderland for our listeners on the east coast!

No snow here today, but it is a chilly day, so let's warm things up with a swingin' update. First up, a great cut from Bobby Darin. Then I have some Anita O' Day for you. I have played much Anita lately, so I hope you really enjoy this song from her. Finally, a terrific piece of jazz from Art Farmer that I love.  Don't forget to swing by our new website at http://www.classicvoices.net/   I'll be adding holiday tunes in less than a month, so let me know if there are any favorites you'd like to hear this year! You can find out how to contact me on the new website. Enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, October 30th.

Bobby Darin-That funny feeling
Anita O'Day-Just one of those things
Art Farmer/Phil Woods-Watch what happens

Finally, Friday is here. Let's ease into the weekend with some Miles Davis.

I have a gorgeous cut from Miles for you today. Friday always brings a Sinatra track, and today is no exception. I have a wonderful version of a classic tune by Frank today. And how about some Monica Zetterlund? I have some sweet music from her today as well. Have a great weekend-be sure to stop by the new website at http://www.classicvoices.net/ and vote on whether or not you'd like me to start airing the old time radio program Songs By Sinatra on the weekends. You can find all the details on the website on the station schedule page. Thanks, and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, October 28th.

Frank Sinatra-As time goes by
Monica Zetterlund-Come rain or come shine
Miles Davis-Little one

I haven't played any Louis Armstrong in a while.

So let's fix that today! And of course it's almost a law that when you play Louis, you have to play some Ella, so I have a wonderful song from her today as well. Rounding out today's update is a great cut from Ben Webster and Oscar Peterson, that I think you'll love. So enjoy! And don't forget to swing by our new website at http://www.classicvoices.net/ to vote on the new poll about a program I might be adding to the station lineup soon. Thanks! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, October 27th.

Louis Armstrong-Let's fall in love
Ella Fitzgerald-Taking a chance on love
Ben Webster-Blues for piney brown

How about some Steve Tyrell by request today?

That's just one of the songs I have for you today. Also on tap-a wonderful number from Ruth Cameron and the Charlie Haden Quartet, that I think you'll really love. Finally, a gorgeous piece of jazz from Art Pepper. So enjoy! And don't forget to get your vote in on the newest poll at our website, http://www.classicvoices.net/
Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wedneday, October 26th.

Steve Tyrell-Love like ours
Ruth Cameron/Charlie Haden Quartet-Let's call it a day
Art Pepper-Round about midnight

I have a rare Dean Martin song for you today!

I managed to get my hands on the very rare vinyl soundtrack to the Martin and Lewis comedy, Living it up(which happens to be my very favorite film of theirs) and I have a great Dean Martin cut from that for you today. I also have a song by Marilyn Monroe-it's a peppy little swinger that I think you'll like. And finally some amazing guitar jazz from Grant Green today. So enjoy! And be sure to swing by the new station website at http://www.classicvoices.net/ I have a new poll up about a program I'm thinking of adding to the station schedule, so let me know what you think about it. Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, October 25th.

Dean Martin-That's what I like
Marilyn Monroe-This is a fine romance
Grant Green-Grant's first stand

It's been a hectic day, so let's unwind with some quiet jazz.

I have a really nice, relaxing update for you today. First up, a great cut from the Tony Bennett/Bill Evans sessions. Then a song from Jacintha-one of the female artists that our listeners are always asking for. And finally, a gorgeous piece from Chet Baker. Sit back, soak it in and enjoy! Oh and it's the last couple days to vote on our new website, http://www.classicvoices.net/  for your choice for when I should start adding holiday music to the playlist. Stop by and get your vote in soon. Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, October 24th.

Bill Evans/Tony Bennett-The days of wine and roses
Jacintha-Don't smoke in bed
Chet Baker-Lover man

Back on a Sunday evening with a quick update for you

I hope everyone has had a great weekend. And I hope today's playlist update adds to that. First up today, a great live cut from Bobby Darin. Then I have some wonderful music from Julie London, and finally an excellent cut from Cannonball Adderley. I hope you enjoy it! Oh, and be sure to swing by our new station website at http://www.classicvoices.net/ to vote on when I'm going to start adding Christmas music to the the playlist. Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, October 23rd.

Bobby Darin-You'd be so nice to come home to
Julie London-You do something to me
Cannonball Adderley-Cannonizing

Finally the sun is out!!

After several cold, rainy days, the sun has returned! To celebrate, let's roll out a fun, uptempo update for you today. First up, a sunny song from Frank Sinatra. Then we have a swinging little number from Doris Day and finally, a great piece of jazz from Dexter Gordon! Sound good? Then enjoy! Have a great weekend, and swing by our new website at http://www.classicvoices.net/ in the next few days for some news on some new programs I'm adding to the station in the near future. Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, October 21st.

Frank Sinatra-On the sunny side of the street
Doris Day-Cheek to cheek
Dexter Gordon-The maze

I have a couple of requests to get too today.

First up, a request for some Joe Williams, and I have a great cut by Joe for you. Next I received a request for some Keely Smith, and I have a really peppy little number from Keely. Finally, I just got an old pacific jazz anthology on vinyl, so I have a great Bud Shank performance that I think you'll love. So enjoy! Here are the songs I added to our playlist on Thursday, October 20th. And don't forget to visit our new website at http://www.classicvoices.net/

Joe Williams-Too marvelous for words(request)
Keely Smith-Don't take your love from me(request)
Bud Shank-Low life

It's starting to feel a bit like winter here in the Chicago burbs.

A very cold, windy and rainy day here in St. Charles. No, I won't start playing Christmas music...yet. But it is coming soon, so stop by our new website at http://www.classicvoices.net/ and vote on when you'd like me to start adding holiday cheer. I do have a great update today. First up, some Mel Torme for you. Then I have a great cut from Billie Holiday. And finally a wonderful piece of jazz from Freddie Hubbard. Enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, October 19th.

Mel Torme-A handful of stars/stars fell on Alabama
Billie Holiday-Glad to be unhappy
Freddie Hubbard/Woody Shaw-Lament for booker

A cold and cloudy day in the Chicago 'burbs.

So let's liven things up a bit with a great playlist update! First up, a little Harry Connick Jr.. Then I have a classic tune performed by Sarah Vaughan and finally some sweet jazz from Oliver Nelson. It's a really nice update, and I hope you enjoy it! Oh, and don't forget to visit the new station website at http://www.classicvoices.net/  Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, October 18th.

Harry Connick Jr.-I've got a great idea
Sarah Vaughan-Whatever lola wants
Oliver Nelson-I remember Bird

A slow and easy playlist update today.

I've got a really relaxing update today. First up, a little Sinatra, then a wonderful duet from Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Finally, a great piece of slow jazz from Lou Donaldson. I really hope you like it-so sit back and enjoy. Also, I'm trying to decide when to start playing Christmas music on the station and have put up a poll about it on the new station website, http://www.classicvoices.net/   Stop by and vote if you get a chance. Thanks! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, October 17th.

Frank Sinatra-Here's that rainy day
Ella Fitzgerald/Louis Armstrong-Isn't this a lovely day
Lou Donaldson-Autumn Nocturne

I hope you've had a great weekend!

I'm back with a fun update today. I had a video up on the new website, at http://www.classicvoices.net/ and promised I would add the song to the playlist. So today, I'm adding a really fun duet from Tony Bennett and yes, Lady Gaga. I've had a few requests for it as well, so let's see how people like it. Next up, a great song from Dakota Staton, and finally one of my faves from Miles Davis. So enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, October 16th.

Tony Bennett/Lady Gaga-The lady is a tramp
Dakota Staton-Say it ain't so Joe
Miles Davis-Bye bye blackbird

Let's head into the weekend with some Sinatra, Jane Monheit and more!

I've got a great update for you today. First up, some live Sinatra that I think you'll really like. Next, an excellent performance from Jane Monheit. And finally a hopping piece of jazz from Stan Getz and Chet Baker! Enjoy-and have a great weekend! Oh and don't forget to stop by our new website at http://www.classicvoices.net/ Here are the songs I added to our playlist on Friday, October 14th.

Frank Sinatra-Don't cry Joe
Jane Monheit-Honeysuckle rose
Stan Getz/Chet Baker-On the up and up

A beautiful update for you today.

I've got some gorgeous music for you today. First up, a classic song performed by John Pizzarelli. Then I have a wonderful ballad from Rosemary Clooney for you. And finally, an excellent piece of piano jazz from Bill Evans. I hope you enjoy-and don't forget to stop by our new website, http://www.classicvoices.net/
Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, October 13th.

John Pizzarelli-September in the rain
Rosemary Clooney-Willow weep for me
Bill Evans- My romance

Great relaxing update today-plus a link to the new station website!

First up, I promised details on the new station website and here they are. You can visit it by going to http://www.classicvoices.net/  That's the new home for the station and you'll be able to listen to the station from there, just like you can here. I have a lot more content on the new site, and will be adding more as the weeks go by. For now, check it out and bookmark it. I'll keep updating this blog for a while, but soon, all the action will be at http://www.classicvoices.net/.  As for today's update-it's a great one. First up, a wonderful medley by Sammy Davis Jr. of some of Nat Cole's most famous songs. Then I have a great performance by the legend, Dee Dee Bridgewater, and finally an excellent rendition of one of my very favorite songs by Paul Desmond. So enjoy-and be sure to check out the new website! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, October 12th.

Sammy Davis Jr.-Medley: Mona Lisa / Too Young / Nature Boy
Dee Dee Bridgewater-Good morning heartache
Paul Desmond-Angel eyes

Big news and a great update today!

First the big news. I've been working on a brand new website for the station and it should be online within the next 24 hours. I'll post a link to it as soon as it's live. For those who come here to listen-you'll be able to do that at the new site. I'm really excited about having the new site, and I really hope all you like our new home as well. Now, for today's update. First up-a great cut from one of our most popular male singers-Mr. Freddy Cole. Then I have a live song from Ella that really swings. And finally a really snappy song from John Coltrane. Hope you enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, October 11th.

Freddy Cole-Lovely day
Ella Fitzgerald-Duke's place
John Coltrane-Minor mishap

I have a really good update to kick of the work week

Let's kick things off this week in style. First up, a great live cut from Nat King Cole. Then I have a fun number from Peggy Lee, and then a classic piece of jazz from Sonny Clark. It all adds to a truly great update-so enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, October 10th.

Nat King Cole-You leave me breathless
Peggy Lee-I enjoy being a girl
Sonny Clark-Cool struttin'

Well I'm feeling much better, so here's a great playlist update for you!

I mentioned on Friday I was sick, but I'm feeling much better now, so I thought I'd throw together a Sunday update for you. And a great one it is! First up, a wonderful performance from Dean Martin. Then I have one of our listener's favorite female artists-Julie London. Finally I have an excellent piece of slow jazz from John Jenkins and Kenny Burrell. So enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, October 9th.

Dean Martin-What a difference a day made
Julie London-Little white lies
John Jenkins/Kenny Burrell-Everything I have is yours

I'm sick today, so I'm gonna play some uptempo music to try and get myself going.

First up, since it's Friday, I have to play some Sinatra right?  I have a great live cut from Frank. Then I have some Annie Ross singing along side the great Zoot Sims. And finally a peppy little number from Lee Morgan that I think you'll like. I hope you have a great weekend, if I'm feeling better I'll be back with an update on Sunday. Enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, October 7th.

Frank Sinatra-Please be kind
Annie Ross-Lucky day
Lee Morgan-The sixth sense

A nice, slow and relaxing update today.

First up today is a song from the brand new CD from Sophie Milman. I'm always getting requests for her music, and this new cut is excellent. Then we have a really nice song from Mel Torme, and a sweet piece of slow jazz from Chet Baker. So relax, unwind and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, October 6th.

Sophie Milman-Watch what happens
Mel Torme-Stardust
Chet Baker-I married an angel

Couple of requests to get to today!

First up is some Joe Williams that a listener asked for. Then I have a gorgeous cut from Jane Monheit, a singer that a nice listener really loves. I also have a great song from Joe Pass and Oscar Peterson that I think you'll like, so enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, October 5th.

Joe Williams-Don't you know I care
Jane Monheit-I got it bad and that ain't good
Joe Pass/Oscar Peterson-Jobim

I've got some vintage vinyl cuts for you today.

Great update today. First up is a really nice number from Johnny Hartman. Then I have a couple of really nice songs from some vinyl I picked up over the weekend. First, some Dinah Washington, and then a really sweet selection from a record from Johnny Smith and Stan Getz. A quick thanks to the gang at Music and More in Hampshire, Illinois. I bought the vinyl selections used today(and more to come in the next few days) from them and they are great folks. I told them I'd give a shoutout today, so if you are ever looking for great old records, hit them up at canilsen@gmail.com. Ok, plug over  :) Let's get to today's update-enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, October 4th.

Johnny Hartman-Easy living
Dinah Washington-Mixed emotions
Johnny Smith-I'll be around

I had a request for some Dakota Staton-

And of course, I'll be glad to answer that tonight, by playing some Dakota. I also have a great track off the new Tony Bennett cd, Duets 2. Can you believe that was Tony's very first number 1 album? Congrats! I hope you enjoy today's update! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, October 3rd.

Tony Bennett/Michael Buble-Don't get around much anymore
Dakota Staton-But not for me
Illinois Jacquet & Ben Webster-The kid and the brute

I've got a great update for you today!!

First up, an artist I don't play enough of-the great Pearl Bailey. Then I have a wonderful cut from Sammy Davis Jr. and a terrific piece of jazz from Dexter Gordon. So sit back and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, October 2nd.

Sammy Davis Jr.-Easy to love
Pearl Bailey-You can be replaced
Dexter Gordon-Driftin'