Let's kick off today's update with some killer jazz.

A little Art Blakey and some Wynton Kelly for you today. Plus I have some Tony Bennett and a great live cut from Keely Smith that I just love. It's a really good update today, so enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, January 31st.

Wynton Kelly-Mama G
Tony Bennett-You're Easy To Dance With/ Change Partners/ Cheek to Cheek
Art Blakey-Moodamorphosis
Keely Smith-A foggy day

A request for a classic from Peggy Lee today.

I had a request for Fever from Peggy Lee, so I've dug up an excellent live version that I think you'll love. Then I have a great swinging number from Bobby Darin plus some terrific jazz from Charlie Parker and Herbie Hancock. And if you haven't seen it yet, be sure to swing by the website at http://www.classicvoices.net/ to check out an incredible live performance from Miles Davis on the video of the week! Now, sit back and enjoy, here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, January 30th.

Peggy Lee-Fever(request)
Bobby Darin-My gal sal
Charlie Parker-Now's the time
Herbie Hancock-Blind man blind man

How about a jazzy little number from Mel Torme today?

Sounds great to me, so lets lead off with the Mel song. Next up, a fun song from Anita O'Day. Then a couple of great jazz numbers from Russ Freeman and Joe Henderson. It's a great update today, one I think you'll really love. And before I forget-the station website has been updated with an awesome old video of Miles Davis, so swing by and check it out at http://www.classicvoices.net/. You can also find out how to make requests there and more. Now, enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, January 29th.

Mel Torme-Just one of those things
Joe Henderson-In N Out
Anita O'Day-Miss brown to you
Russ Freeman-Russ job

It's Friday, time for some Sinatra and some changes to the station!

A couple months back, when I was so lucky to interview Frank Sinatra Jr., he told me of an upcoming re-release of the classic CD, The Concert Sinatra. Well, that new release is out and I have an excellent cut from that today. Also on tap today is some wonderful jazz from Ben Webster and Miles Davis. Finally a great cut from Sarah Vaughan wraps up todays playlist update. And also today, I now have a brand new "voice" of Classic Voices Classic Jazz. I welcome Careth Eaton as the new person doing our liners. Careth is a marvelous talent and I think you'll enjoy her work. Finally, I'm planning on updating the station website this weekend. With my wife's recent surgery, I've gotten a bit behind on updating it, so I have that planned for this weekend. If you don't have the address, the station site is at http://www.classicvoices.net/  Now enjoy, here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, January 27th.

Frank Sinatra-Lost in the stars
Sarah Vaughan-Words can't describe
Ben Webster-You're getting to be a habit with me
Miles Davis-Stella by starlight

A live track from Sammy leads off today's update.

Got a great one for you today. First up as I said above, is a great cut live cut from Sammy Davis Jr. Next is a wonderful performance from Carmen Mcrae. Then I have some swinging jazz from Oscar Peterson and Lee Konitz. Sit back and enjoy this one-I think you'll really like it. Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, January 25th.

Sammy Davis Jr.-Out of this world
Oscar Peterson-Lover
Carmen Mcrae-That old devil moon
Lee Konitz-Thingin'

Some wonderful slow jazz for you today.

I've had several swining updates in a row, so today, lets slow things down a bit. From the excellent CD, Johnny Hartman for lovers, I have a great cut from Mr. Hartman today. Next up, a wonderful slow cut from Shirley Horn. Then I have a couple of terrific pieces of slow jazz, first from Paul Desmond, and one from Charlie Haden. So enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, January 25th.

Johnny Hartman-These foolish things
Paul Desmond- Stranger in town
Shirley Horn-I fall in love too easily
Charlie Haden-Nightfall

A classic recording from Cannonball Adderely highlights today's update.

I had a request for one of Cannonball's most famous songs, so I'll be glad to play that today. I also have rare live cuts from Nat Cole and Chet Baker. And to close things out, how about some Dakota Staton. It's a great update, so sit back and enjoy the ride. Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, January 24th.

Nat King Cole-Yes sir that's my baby
Cannonball Adderley-Work song
Dakota Staton-I'd love to make love to you
Chet Baker-Four

A hot, swingin' update for you today!

Let's get this joint cookin'! First up today, a great cut from Dean Martin that you don't hear very often, but I just love. Next, how about some Blossom Dearie? I've had a ton of requests for her music lately, so I have some Blossom today. Then I have some hot jazz from Jackie Mclean and Hank Mobley. Sound good? How about great! Enjoy, here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, January 23rd.

Dean Martin-Ten thousand bedrooms
Hank Mobley-Double whammy
Blossom Dearie-If I were a bell
Jackie Mclean-116th and Lenox

A warm and mellow update today.

I've been digging out from the first big snowfall of the year the last couple days, so how about some great music to warm things up. I have a great cut from Mel Torme today, a really warm tune from Ella and some terrific jazz from Bill Evans and Dexter Gordon. Sound good? Then sit back and enjoy. Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, January 22nd.

Mel Torme-Born to be blue
Dexter Gordon-Don't explain
Ella Fitzgerald-Summertime
Bill Evans-The two lonely people

I'm finally back with a new update for the station.

Thanks for everyone understanding that I had to be gone for a few days. My wife had surgery and she is now home and doing well. So here's a quick update for you including a classic cut from Etta James who sadly lost her battle with leukemia today. Our condolences to her family. Now, sit back and enjoy-here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, January 20th.

Etta James-At last
Frank Sinatra-Hello young lovers
Thelonious Monk-Round midnight
Red Garland-Mort's report

I'm not going to be able to update for a few days, so here's a big one today!

My wife is going in for some surgery on Tuesday, so I'll be busy for a few days. So tide you over until I get back, here's a big playlist update. I've got a load of great music for you today, so enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, January 18th.

Chet Baker-You got to my head
John Pizzarelli-I'm putting all my eggs in one basket
Blossom Dearie-Satin doll
Dexter Gordon-Empty pockets
Stacey Kent-I've got a crush on you
Lou Donaldson-Cool blues
Charlie Haden-Visa
Bobby Darin/Johnny Mercer-If I had my druthers
Kate Ceberano-Night and day
Duke Ellington & Charles Mingus-Asphalt jungle
Dean Martin-It won't cool off
Ella Fitzgerald-You can have him
John Coltrane-Moments notice
Johnny Hartman-Will you still be mine
Miles Davis-Tadd's delight
Sammy Davis Jr.-Ten out of ten
Shorty Rogers-Ten cents a dance
Louis Armstrong-That old feeling

It's another REALLY cold day here in the Chicago area.

We've had a pretty tame winter so far, maybe that's what makes today feel extra chilly. Let's warm up with some swing today. Sound good? Then how about some Sinatra swing, a great cut from Jeri Southern and some hot jazz from Zoot Sims and Sonny Stitt. This is a dynamite update-so enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, January 13th.

Frank Sinatra-Follow me
Jeri Southern-Lets fly away
Zoot Sims-Too close for comfort
Sonny Stitt-Mean to me

A nice and relaxing playlist update today

It's been a very snowy day here in the Chicago 'burbs, the kind of day you just want to relax and enjoy some nice quiet jazz. And that's exactly what I have today. First up, a gorgeous cut from a CD that was just sent to me. It's a live cut from Lynette Washington that I think you will really enjoy. Then I have a classic ballad from Nat Cole and finally some warm jazz from Wynton Marsalis and Art Blakey. So sit back and relax, I'll keep the music coming your way. Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, January 12th.

Lynette Washington-I'm glad there is you
Art Blakey-Sleeping dancer sleep on
Nat King Cole-The more I see you
Wynton Marsalis-For all we know

A request for some classic Miles Davis is the highlight today

This is a really great update today. First up, I had a request for a cut from Mile's most famous album, Kind of Blue, so I'll gladly play that. I also have some excellent jazz from Bill Evans for you today. Then I have a couple of great cuts from Joe Williams and one from Anita O'Day. And if you haven't taken part in the latest poll on the website at http://www.classicvoices.net/, please stop by and do so soon. As for now though, enjoy. Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, January 11th.

Anita O'Day-Let's fall in love
Miles Davis-Freddie Freeloader(request)
Joe Williams-Until I met you
Bill Evans-Our love is here to stay

A taste of Sinatra today.

I just got my hands on the old Blue Note plays Sinatra CD and have a gorgeous track from that for you today. Then I have one of my very favorite live performances from Tony Bennett, plus some more from that wonderful album that Linda Ronstadt did with Nelson Riddle. Finally, a listener asked for some Joe Lovano, so I have a nice jazz cut from him. Hope you enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, January 10th.

Tony Bennett-When Joanna loved me
Ike Quebec-Nancy with the laughing face
Linda Ronstadt-What's new
Joe Lovano-Like someone in love

I hope everyone had a nice weekend!

Let's start off the new week with a nice mellow update. First up today is a song from early in Michael Buble's career that I think you'll enjoy. Then I have a cut from one of the most popular female singers on the station-Doris Day. Finally how about some slow jazz from Ben Webster and Scott Hamilton. Sound good? Then enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, January 9th.

Michael Buble-I'll be seeing you
Doris Day-Day by day
Ben Webster-All the things you are
Scott Hamilton-You left me all alone

How about an early Sunday morning update?

I got really busy on Friday and couldn't do a playlist update, so how about one this morning. And I think it's a pretty great one. First up, I had a request for a classic duet featuring Sinatra and Louis Armstrong, so I'm adding that today. Then I have a great performance from Lena Horne. And finally, some excellent jazz from Hank Mobley and Nat Adderley. Sit back and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday January 8th.

Frank Sinatra/Louis Armstrong-Birth of the blues
Nat Adderley-Chordnation
Len Horne-Get out of town
Hank Mobley-Gettin' into something

How about some classic Miles today?

I think it sounds great, so I have an excellent track from Miles Davis for you today. I also have a really fun cut from Mel Torme, and a swingin' number from Rosemary Clooney that I think you'll really love. Finally, a nice piece of jazz from Art Pepper. Sound good? Then sit back and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, January 5th.

Mel Torme-The rhumba jumps
Art Pepper-Among friends
Rosemary Clooney-It ain't worth a thing if it ain't got that swing
Miles Davis-Dig

I have a double dose of Blossom Dearie today!

I had a nice listener ask for some Blossome Dearie today, so how about a couple by her! I also have a really nice number from Sammy Davis Jr. plus some swinging jazz from Horace Silver and Cliff Jordan. And don't forget to stop by the station website at http://www.classicvoices.net/ to take our latest poll! Thanks and enjoy today's update-here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, January 4th.

Blossom Dearie-Let me love you
Sammy Davis Jr.-Yes I can
Cliff Jordan-Bo-Till
Blossom Dearie-Moonlight saving time
Horace Silver-Sister Sadie

A double dose of great jazz is coming your way today!

A great update for you today, one I think you'll really enjoy. First up is a wonderful song from Johnny Hartman. Then I have an artist I don't play that often, Jeri Southern with an excellent little number. Then I have a double dose of Gerry Mulligan for you, including a cut from his very rare first album. I hope you enjoy it-and I hope you can swing by the station website at http://www.classicvoices.net/ to vote in the new poll that I put up today. Now enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, January 3rd.

Johnny Hartman-It could happen to you
Jeri Southern-Nice work if you can get it
Gerry Mulligan-Ide's side
Gerry Mulligan-Taking a chance on love

Just an amazing update today!

First up, let's answer a request. A nice listener asked for one of Dean Martin's most classic songs, so I have that today. Then I have a great old cut from Dinah Washington for you. Finally a couple of great jazz tracks-first from Cannonball Adderley and an incredibly jazzy number from Lou Donaldson that I think you'll love. Oh and be sure to keep checking the station website at http://www.classicvoices.net/. I'll have a new poll up soon, so be sure to vote! Now, enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, December 2nd.

Dean Martin-Ain't that a kick in the head
Dinah Washington-Early in the morning
Lou Donaldson-Good gracious
Cannonball Adderley-Hippodelphia

Happy New Year!

I'm ringing in the New Year with a terrific playlist update for you today. First up for you today is a great tune from Bobby Darin. Next, a great swinging live cut from Ella Fitzgerald. Then I have some jazz by request from Illinois Jacquet, and another request for some Jackie Mclean. It's a really great update today-so enjoy, and Happy New Year!! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, January 1st.

Bobby Darin-I'm beginning to see the light
Ella Fitzgerald-The old black magic
Illinois Jacquet-Jivin' with Jack the bellboy(request)
Jackie Mclean-Kerplunk