Let's celebrate the greatness of Coltrane today!

I'm sure nearly everyone who listens love John Coltrane as much as I do. So, I thought I'd salute him today with a special update. First up today is a classic from the album Johnny Hartman did with Coltrane. Then I have a great song from Karrin Allyson from her tribute to trane album. Finally, I have a song from the Miles Davis/John Coltrane set, and I'll wrap up with a terrific piece of jazz from the man himself. I hope you enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, February 29th.

Karrin Allyson-What's new
John Coltrane-Theme for ernie
Johnny Hartman-They say it's wonderful
Miles Davis/John Coltrane-Round midnight

Great update today!

I really have some great jazz for you today! First up is a classic recording from Louis Armstrong. Following that is a cut from Diana Krall that I've had a couple requests for. And I'll wrap things up with some swing from Cliff Jordan and Bud Powell! I hope you think it's as great as I do. And don't forget to stop by the station page at www.classicvoices.net. I have a new video of the week for you, and of course you can always listen from there as well as here. So bookmark it and check back often. For now though, enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, February 28th.

Louis Armstrong-Just one of those things
Diana Krall-Peel me a grape
Bud Powell-Long tall Dexter
Cliff Jordan-Status quo

Let's answer a request for some Sophie Milman today.

I haven't played any of Sophie's music for a while, and a wonderful listener asked for some, so let's lead off with that today. Also on tap for this update-a great performance from Joe Williams and some terrific jazz from Charlie Haden and Scott Hamilton. It's a great update, and I think you'll love it as well. So enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, February 27th.

Sophie Milman-Prelude to a kiss
Scott Hamilton-If I love again
Joe Williams-It's easy to remember
Charlie Haden-Hello my lovely

Some vintage vinyl highlights this early Sunday morning update!

I got my hands on the 1950 vinyl album, Dance Sessions by Count Basie, and I'm playing a cut of that classic today. Also on tap, some live music from Freddy Cole, some hot jazz from Kenny Burrell and a great performance from Shirley Horn. Also, swing by the station website at www.classicvoices.net when you get a chance. I've put a new video of the week and will have a new poll up soon. Don't forget-you can find out how to make requests there and also listen there just like on this page. Now, enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday February 26th.

Count Basie-Right on
Freddy Cole-What now my love
Shirley Horn-Come dance with me
Kenny Burrell-Chucking

It's Frank Friday!! So let's end the week, Sinatra style!

I got my hands on a nice collection of rare Sinatra alternate cuts and outtake and I thought I'd share one with you today. Also on tap, a sweet number from Doris Day and some excellent jazz from Eddie Davis and the Oscar Peterson Trio. And don't forget if you'd ever like to request a song or artist, you can find all the details on how to do it on the station webpage at www.classicvoices.net  I'll be updating the page over the weekend, so check in then to see what's new! Now though, enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, February 24th.

Frank Sinatra-Same old song and dance
Eddie Davis-Swinging till the girls come home
Doris Day-Makin' whoopee
Oscar Peterson Trio-Rob roy

It's been a cold, rainy day here today, and they're calling for a bunch of snow

So let's try and warm things up with some hot jazz. First up today,  a great piece of jazz from Donald Byrd. Then  I have a fun little tune from Dean Martin. Following that is some sweet music from Ella. And I'll finish up with some Hank Jones. Sound good? Then stay awhile and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, February 23rd.

Dean Martin-Where are you
Donald Byrd-Off to the races
Ella Fitzgerald-Nice work if you can get it
Hank Jones-We're all together

How about celebrating the 50th anniversary of a classic album

Tony Bennett's best known album ever, I left my heart in San Francisco was released 50 years ago this month, and I thought I'd play a track off that classic today. Not the title cut, but one of my favorite uptempo numbers from it. I also have a fun song from the great Dakota Staton and some dynamite jazz from John Coltrane and Lou Donaldson. And if you haven't stopped by the station webpage at www.classicvoices.net, be sure to. I have another vintage video there for you, and news about the live show that I'm going to put together. And don't forget you can always listen from there, like you can on this page. Now, enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, February 22nd.

Tony Bennett-Rules of the road
John Coltrane-Bob's boys
Lou Donaldson-Candy

Someone asked for some Steve Tyrell

So lets start things off with a cut from Steve's brand new CD. I also have nice ballad from Julie London for you. Plus I have a couple of really nice jazz cuts from Chris Botti, and a classic from Miles Davis. And also, the latest poll on the station webpage at www.classicvoices.net is over and the results were overwhelming! Because so many said yes to having a show with all live cuts, I'm in the process of getting it up and running and I'll be starting it soon. So thanks for voting everyone. Now, enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, February 21st.

Steve Tyrell-The way you look tonight
Miles Davis-My ship
Julie London-I've got a crush on you
Chris Botti-I'll be seeing you

An early morning Monday update to get you swinging into the new week!

Let's get things moving a bit this morning. Starting this update with a great live cut from Mel Torme. Follow that up with a great little number from Sarah Vaughan. And we'll wrap things up with some hot jazz from Bud Powell and Thelonious Monk. And if you get a chance to stop by the station website at www.classicvoices.net vote in the latest poll there if you can. I'm thinking of adding a new show with all live cuts and I'd like to gauge the interest in something like that. Don't forget you can listen from that page,just like can here. Thanks! And now enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, February 20th.

Mel Torme-Shakin' the blues away
Bud Powell-Down with it
Sarah Vaughan-All of me
Thelonious Monk-Just you just me

I have a double shot of Chet Baker on this early Sunday morning update

But let's start things off with some Sammy Davis today. I'll follow that up with a wonderful performance from a lady I've been getting a lot of requests for-the great Dee Dee Bridgewater. And then I have that double shot of Chet Baker for you. It's a great update and I really hope you enjoy it. And don't forget to check out the station website at www.classicvoices.net. I'll put up a new video of the week later today, plus there's a new poll to take part in. And don't forget-you can listen from there as well. Now, enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, February 19th.

Sammy Davis Jr.-Here's that rainy day
Chet Baker-These foolish things
Dee Dee Bridgewater-I'm A Fool To Want You/I Fall In Love Too Easily
Chet Baker-I can't get started

It's Frank Friday!

Of course every Friday, I add a classic Sinatra number and this week is no exception. I have a marvelous cut from Frank's first Duets album that I just love. Also on tap today is a swinging song from Anita O'Day and some killer jazz from Dexter Gordon and Zoot Sims. It's the perfect way to swing into the weekend. So enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, February 17th.

Frank Sinatra/Tony Bennett-New York New York
Zoot Sims-Tangerine
Anita O'Day-From this moment on
Dexter Gordon-The Panther

I've got a request here that I need to play-

A nice listener asked for some Johnny Hartman music, so let's lead off with that today. After that I have a hot little number from Betty Carter. Then I'll wrap things up with some great jazz from Donald Byrd and Teddy Edwards. And don't forget to stop by the station website at www.classicvoices.net. I'm thinking of adding a show to the station schedule that will feature all live cuts from the artists I play, and I'd like to know if you would enjoy something like that. So swing by and vote if you have time. Don't forget, you can bookmark that page and listen from there as well. Now though, enjoy-here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, February 16th.

Johnny Hartman-The more I see you
Betty Carter-For you
Donald Byrd-Lover come back to me
Teddy Edwards-Red top

The ultimate swingers lead off today's update!

There's never been a group as swinging as the rat pack and I have a classic performance from the whole gang for you today. Keeping the swinging going, I have a great cut from Dinah Washington for you. And finally some excellent jazz from Donald Byrd and Dizzy Gillespie. It's a killer update-and I really hope you enjoy it! So get ready to swing, here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, February 15th.


Dizzy Gillespie-Birk's works
Rat pack-Birth of the blues
Dinah Washington-Saturday night
Donald Byrd-Jeannine

It's an update full of love!

I'm celebrating Valentine's Day with love songs for you today. First up, a song from Harry Connick Jr. from the soundtrack to one of the most popular romance films ever, When Harry met Sally. Next, a love filled song from Stacey Kent. And finally some wonderful jazz from Charlie Parker and a perfect song for today from Miles Davis. Oh, there's a new poll up on the station webpage at www.classicvoices.net. I'm thinking of doing a show with all live cuts once a week and I'd love everyone's input. Swing by the station page and vote when you have a chance. You can also check out a new video of the week, and don't forget you can also listen to the station from that page as well as this one. So now, sit back and enjoy-and Happy Valentine's Day! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, February 14th.

Stacey Kent-All I do is dream of you
Harry Connick Jr.-Our love is here to stay
Miles Davis-My funny valentine
Charlie Parker-I'm in the mood for love

I've got a request here that I need to play-

So, let's play some Elaine Elias today. I've only played a few of her songs in the past, but I promised this wonderful listener I'd play some more-so here it is. I also have a great number from Chet Baker, and some great jazz from John Coltrane and Wynton Kelly. I think it's a really nice update and I hope you agree. Sit back and enjoy-here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, February 13th.

Chet Baker-I've never been in love before
Elaine Elias-Detour ahead
John Coltrane-Don't take your love from me
Wynton Kelly-Moonlight in Vermont

How about something from the new Steve Tyrell CD today?

Steve's brand new CD was just released and I have a really romantic cut from it today. Also on tap for today's update-a wonderful performance from June Christy and some sweet jazz from Dave Brubeck and Chris Botti. Oh and a quick note, don't forget to swing by the station website at www.classicvoices.net for the video of the week, news and of course you can listen from there as well. Now, enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, February 12th.

Steve Tyrell-That's all
June Christy-When you wish upon a star
Dave Brubeck-Georgia on my mind
Chris Botti-A thousand kisses deep

It's a cold and snowy day here in the Chicago 'burbs. So let's heat things up with some great music!

Of course on Friday, I add some Sinatra to the playlist, and today I have a double of Frank for you. I also had a request for some Madeleine Peyroux, so I'll gladly play a cut from her today. Then I have some excellent jazz-a hot number from Cannonball Adderley and a swinging cut from Lou Donaldson. On and don't forget, you can always make requests for songs or artists you'd like added to the playlist. Just stop by the station's website at www.classicvoices.net for all the details. Now enjoy-here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, February 10th.

Frank Sinatra-Learnin' the blues
Cannonball Adderley-Lisa
Madeleine-Peyroux-Lonesome road
Lou Donaldson-South of the border
Frank Sinatra-Same old Saturday night

Let's start off today's update with a request for some Dino!

I have a fun cut from Dean Martin for you today, plus a great song from Helen Merrill that I think you'll really enjoy. I also have a couple of great jazz numbers-one from Sonny Stitt and one from Jimmy Heath. I think it's a great update-so enjoy! Oh, and don't forget to swing by the station website at www.classicvoices.net. There's a wonderful old Louis Armstrong video up this week that is really fun, and a new poll. So stop by and enjoy. Now, here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, February 9th.

Dean Martin-You I love
Jimmy Heath-Nails
Helen Merrill-You're lucky to me
Sonny Stitt-Salt and pepper

A great swinging update today!

How about a fun song from John Pizzarelli to kick things off today. Then let's follow that up with some Rosemary Clooney. And then some great jazz-first a great piece from Monk and Sonny Rollins. Finally a song from one of my favorite jazz records from Chet Baker. I think it's a pretty great update, and I think you'll love it as well. Oh, and don't forget to swing by the station website at www.classicvoices.net to help with this months question. If you'd like to win CDs in the future, this is one you want to answer. Now, relax and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, February 8th.

Thelonious Monk/Sonny Rollins-I want to be happy
Rosemary Clooney-Bad news
John Pizzarelli-If dreams come true
Chet Baker-Picture of heath

A couple of cuts from vintage vinyl for you today

First up today, a great track from Sammy Davis from an old piece of vinyl. Next up is a wonderful performance from  Dakota Staton. Then I have a couple of great jazz numbers-one from Coltrane and a Gerry Mulligan track from one of his earliest vinyl releases. On, don't forget to stop by the station website at www.classicvoices.net  I updated it today, and there's a poll I hope you can take the time to answer. Now, enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, February 7th.

Gerry Mulligan-Flash
Dakota Staton-It could happen to you
John Coltrane-Tenor conclave
Sammy Davis Jr.-They can't take that away from me

I have a really sweet bluesy update today!

I had a request for some Ray Charles, so let's kick things off with that. Next up is wonderful performance from  Dee Dee Bridgewater from her tribute to Ella album. Finally some awesome jazz today from Illinois Jacquet and Charlie Parker. I really like this update and I think you will as well, so enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, February 6th.

Ray Charles-Baby won't you please come home
Charlie Parker-Yardbird suite
Dee Dee Bridgewater-Oh lady be good
Illinois Jacquet-Soul explosion

An early morning update for you on this Sunday

I'm getting a quick update in this morning and it's a really nice one. First up is one of my favorite performance by Freddy Cole. This is one of my all time favorite songs and Freddy knocks it out of the park. Then I have a really nice number from Joe Pass that I think you'll really like. Next up, one of the station's most popular female vocalists, Melody Gardot. And finally some Ben Webeter rounds things out. Now, enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, February 5th.

Freddy Cole-I can't make you love me
Joe Pass-In the wee small hours of the morning
Melody Gardot-Gone
Ben Webster-Stella by starlight

Let's close out the week with some swinging jazz

How about kicking off this update with a classic by Sinatra and Count Basie. Then I have some great jazz from Ike Quebec and Illinois Jacquet for you. Finally a nice uptempo number from Ella. It's a nice way to end the week-so I hope you enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, February 3rd.

Frank Sinatra-I won't dance
Ike Quebec-Buzzard lope
Ella Fitzgerald-I'm beginning to see the light
Illinois Jacquet-Bow Jest

Some great jazz for you today-plus a live cut from Diana Krall

How about some Miles to start things off today? After that, a fun performance of a classic from Louis Armstrong. Then there's that live Diana Krall number I promised. And finally let's finish up with some Dexter Gordon. Sound great? I sure think so! Enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, February 2nd.

Louis Armstrong-I've got the world on a string
Miles Davis-It's only a paper moon
Diana Krall-Deed I do
Dexter Gordon-Bonna Rue

Answering a request for some Freddy Cole today

I think I get more requests for Freddy Cole, than Nat, so let's answer one of those today with a classic ballad from Freddy. Also on tap for today, a great track from Etta James. Plus a wonderful cut from Blue Mitchell and some excellent Coltrane. That will do it for today-enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, February 1st.

John Coltrane-Body and soul
Freddy Cole-The joke is on me
Blue Mitchell-Alone alone and alone
Etta James-These foolish things