Thursday, March 29, 2012

How about some live Sammy Davis from 1958

I have exactly that for you today. Plus I have a terrific song from the always popular Stacey Kent. Then I have a great cut from Sonny Rollins most famous album, and a classic from Dave Brubeck. So enjoy-this is a great update! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, March 29th.

Sammy Davis Jr.-Something's gotta give
Sonny Rollins-Strode rode
Stacey Kent-This can't be love
Dave Brubeck-Pick up sticks

Wednesday, March 28, 2012

How about I play some never released music from Wes Montgomery-

I have exactly that for you today. It's a cut from the new CD full of unreleased performances by the jazz legend. Also on tap for today-some Dean Martin, a great cut from Madeleine Peyroux and some Modern Jazz Quartet. It's a great update today-so sit back and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, March 28th.

Dean Martin-On an evening in Roma
Wes Montgomery-Diablo's dance
Madeleine Peyroux-Getting some fun out of life
Modern Jazz Quartet-Topsy

Tuesday, March 27, 2012

A request for Tony Bennett music tonight!

To answer that request, I have another cut from the terrific Jazz cd from Mr. Bennett. Also on tap today, some Etta Jones as well as some hot jazz from Nat Adderley, and Hank Mobley. It's a great little update-so I hope you enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, March 27th.

Tony Bennett-Stella by starlight
Nat Adderley- You Leave Me Breathless
Etta Jones-The way you look tonight
Hank Mobley-Gettin and Jettin

Monday, March 26, 2012

Let's kick off the work week in swinging style!

Lot's of swing for you today starting with a wonderful cut from Annie Ross. Next up, a terrific Sinatra cut as sung by the great Michael Feinstein. Finally a couple of great jazz cuts from Coltrane and some Joe Henderson. And if you haven't visited the station webpage for a while, stop by there soon. There's a really special video of the week and a new poll that I need everyone who comes to this blog to take part in. It will really help, so thanks in advance. The site for those who don't know is at www.classicvoices.net. Now though, enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, March 26th.

Annie Ross-Love for sale
John Coltrane-I hear a rhapsody
Michael Feinstein-The song is you
Glen Simpson and Joe Henderson-Bessies blues

Sunday, March 25, 2012

A nice and mellow update for this Sunday

First off today, a really great treat. I found some very old Ella vinyl and I'm playing a cut from that for you today. I also have a nice performance from Mel Torme, plus some mellow jazz from Blue Mitchell and the great Ben Webster. It's an excellent update-so sit back and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, March 25th.

Mel Torme-I'm gonna laugh you out of my life
Blue Mitchell-Missing you
Ben Webster-Blue light
Ella Fitzgerald-Stardust

Friday, March 23, 2012

It's a Sinatra celebration!

Let's celebrate Frank today. First up, a classic Frank song. Then I have a Keely Smith song from her Keely  sings Sinatra album. Finally some great jazz from the Oscar Peterson tribute to Sinatra CD and some Art Blakey from the classic Blue Note plays Sinatra. This is a great update, so sit back and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, March 23rd.

Frank Sinatra-Nothing but the best
Art Blakey-Come rain or come shine
Keely Smith-This love of mine
Oscar Peterson-Saturday night is the loneliest night of the week

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Anyone in the mood for some great music today?

Then stick around, because I have some terrific jazz for you with this update! First up, a wonderful old song from Al Hibbler. I'll follow that up with a nice track from the always excellent Julie London. And finally how about some jazz from Kenny Drew and a nice cut from Dexter Gordon. So enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, March 22nd.

Al Hibbler_Song of the wanderer
Julie London-What is this thing called love
Kenny Drew-lion's den
Dexter Gordon-Landslide

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

I have a very old Nat Cole song that I'd never heard before for you today

I got my hands on a very old Metronome All Stars album and found a Nat King Cole duet with June Christy that I'd never heard before, and I thought I'd let you all enjoy it as well. Also on tap for today a great swing number from Shirley Bassey, plus some kickin' jazz from Chet Baker and Count Basie. It's a great update and I hope you really enjoy it! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, March 21st.

Nat King Cole/June Christy-Nat and June
Chet Baker-A little duet for Zoot and Chet
Shirley Bassey-They can't take that away from me
Count Basie-Swinging the blues

Tuesday, March 20, 2012

A couple of great vintage vinyl cuts for you today

First up today is a track from a very old Bing Crosby album. It's a little poppy, but hey, that only adds to it's charm. Next up is a nice cut from Sarah Vaughan that I think you'll enjoy. Then some vinyl jazz from Eddie Davis and finally a nice bouncy song from Stan Getz. Hope you enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, March 20th.

Bing Crosby-Just one of those things
Stan Getz-Fast
Sarah Vaughan-If this isn't love
Eddie Davis-Telegraph

Monday, March 19, 2012

A couple of great Hanks for you today!

I've got some hot Hank jazz this morning for you. First up-Hank Mobley, and after that, the great Hank Jones with some cookin' jazz for you. I also have a swinging number from Nat Cole and some sweet music from Dinah Washington. Oh, and if you haven't stopped by the station website at www.classicvoices.net lately-be sure to do so this week. I'll be adding a brand new video of the week, plus I have some great new places to buy vintage vinyl in the link sections. And there is a poll up that would really help with the problem that live365 is having with commercials running over each other. And don't forget-you can listen from that page like you can here. Now though, sit back and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, March 19th.

Dinah Washington-There'll Be A Jubilee
Hank Jones-We're all together
Nat King Cole-I Was A Little Too Lonely(And You Were A Little Too Late)
Hank Mobley-Minor disturbance

Sunday, March 18, 2012

How about some cookin' jazz to heat things up today?

I've got a couple of pieces of hot jazz in this update. Cuts from Roy Eldridge and Eric Dolphy that I think you'll love. Plus some terrific music from Johnny Hartman and a request for some Anita O'Day! It's a great update, so enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, March 18th.

Roy Eldridge-Little jazz
Anita O'Day-Just in time
Eric Dolphy-March on March on
Johnny Hartman-On green dolphin street

Friday, March 16, 2012

It feels like summer, so how about some samba!

First, sorry there was no update on Thursday. I was really busy and simply ran out of time to do one. I'll make up for it today with a terrific update. It's all about the samba today. First up, a great cut from the Sinatra/Jobim cd. That's followed up with some Diana Krall and a classic number from Astrud Gilberto. Finally a samba set has to include some Stan Getz, so I have that as well. It's a perfect update for a summery day. Hope you enjoy it, here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, March 16th.

Frank Sinatra-The girl from Ipanema
Astrud Gilberto-Fly me to the moon
Stan Getz-Desafinado
Diana Krall-Quiet nights

Wednesday, March 14, 2012

I've got some terrific jazz for you today!

First up today is a cut from the album of duets from Bing Crosby and Louis Armstrong. It's a really performance and I think you'll love it. As I've said before, I think it's a law that when you play some Louis, you have to roll out some Ella as well. And in honor of it hitting a record high temp here today, I've got a very appropriate song from Ella today. Then I have some killer jazz-first from Diz and then a great track from Art Farmer and Phil Woods. Oh, and if you haven't stopped by the station website at www.classicvoices.net, swing by and check out the new video of the week. It's a great one and I think you'll love it. And the techs at live365 are still working on the ads running over each other problem. I need to know if all of you are hearing this problem much as well, so take the poll on the station site if you could and I'll pass the info on to the techs. Thanks and now, enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the station playlist on Wednesday, March 14th.

Ella Fitzgerald-Too darn hot
Bing Crosby/Louis Armstrong-Way down yonder in New Orleans
Art Farmer/Phil Woods-Blue light
Dizzy Gillespie-Ornithology

Tuesday, March 13, 2012

My favorite song from Harry Connick Jr. leads off today's update

I get a lot of requests for Harry Connick tunes, so I thought I'd play my favorite of his for Harry fans today. Also on tap, a swingin' number from Keely Smith. Plus I have some hot jazz from the two Art's. First, Art Pepper then some Art Blakey. It's a great update, so sit back and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, March 13th.

Harry Connick Jr.-Recipe for making love
Keely Smith-Lover
Art Pepper-Smack up
Art Blakey-Circus

Monday, March 12, 2012

Some great vintage vinyl cuts for you on this early Monday update

Got my hands on some wonderful old records and I have some songs from those for you today. First up, a swingin' number from Sammy Davis Jr.. Next I have a terrific performance from Eydie Gorme from an ancient 45 of hers. And finally some sweet jazz from Chet Baker and Sonny Rollins. Hope you enjoy it! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, March 12th.

Sammy Davis Jr.-There is no greater love
Eydie Gorme-Blues in the night
Chet Baker-A dandy line
Sonny Rollins-Why don't I

Sunday, March 11, 2012

It's very early on a Sunday morning, let's wake up with some swingin' jazz

I've had a lot of people ask for some more Frank Sinatra Jr. so let's start the update off with a nice upbeat cut from him this morning. Next up, one of my favorite singers-Stacey Kent for you today. And finally some hot jazz from Red Garland and Charlie Parker. So let's kick the day off right! Enjoy. Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday March 11th.

Frank Sinatra Jr.-Softy as in a morning sunrise
Stacey Kent-My heart stood still
Red Garland-Woody'n You
Charlie Parker-Cool Blues

Friday, March 9, 2012

Let's roll out some soft Sinatra today

A nice smooth update for you today, starting with a really nice ballad from Sinatra. Next up is a classic performance from the Linda Ronstadt/Nelson Riddle album that was such a huge hit. Finally some jazz by request from Chris Botti and a little Miles for you as well. Sit back, relax and enjoy. Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, March 9th.

Frank Sinatra-I wished on the moon
Chris Botti-What's new
Linda Ronstadt-My old flame
Miles Davis-I thought about you

Thursday, March 8, 2012

I had a couple of requests for a great performance by Michael Buble-

So first thing today, I'll be glad to play that terrific number. Next up-a fun tune from Sarah Vaughan. And then how about some swinging jazz from Herbie Hancock and a hot one from Quincy Jones. It's a great update, so enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, March 8th.

Michael Buble-I've got the world on a string(request)
Sarah Vaughan-It's crazy
Herbie Hancock-First trip
Quincy Jones-Quincy's Home Again

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

I have a great song from Dean Martin's very first album for you today

Got my hands on Dino's first album, and I thought I'd share a fun song from that today. Also from vintage vinyl, a  track by Bobby Sherwood, from the Pal Joey soundtrack. Plus I have a terrific performance from Anita O'Day and some hot jazz from Clark Terry. So sit back and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Wednesday, March 7th.

Dean Martin-Who's your little who-zis
Bobby Sherwood-Do it the hard way
Anita O'Day-I've got you under my skin
Clark Terry-In a mellow tone

Tuesday, March 6, 2012

How about some jazz from Tony Bennett today?

I have exactly that for you, with a cut from Tony's classic Jazz album. Also on tap is a great number from Betty Carter and some hot jazz from Horace Silver and Milt Jackson. And if you haven't stopped by the station website at www.classicvoices.net in a while, be sure to swing by. I have a classic Count Basie performance for you on the video of the week as well as a few new links to check out. And if you've been hearing commercials running over each other, there's a full explanation for that on the website as well. And don't forget-you can always listen to the the station from there just like you do here. Now enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Tuesday, March 6th.

Tony Bennett-I can't believe that you're in love with me
Horace Silver-Cookin' At The Continental
Betty Carter-You're getting to be a habit with me
Milt Jackson-S.J.K.

Monday, March 5, 2012

I have a couple more vintage vinyl cuts for you today!

It's an early morning update today and as I mentioned, I have two more cuts from old records I've got my hands on. First off is a terrific live track from an old Sammy Davis Jr. album that I just love. Next up, a song off Dinah Washington's greatest hits album. And I'll wrap things up with some hot jazz from Clifford Brown and Charlie Parker. Hope you enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Monday, March 5th.

Sammy Davis Jr.-Once in love with Amy
Cifford Brown-Mayreh
Dinah Washington-Salty papa blues
Charlie Parker-Relaxin' with Lee

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Some great vintage vinyl cuts for you on this early Sunday update

Lets swing into Sunday with some vinyl cuts today. First up, a song from Jack Jones. I don't play much of Jack's music, but I got my hands on an old album of his, so I thought I'd add some today. Next up, another cut from some vinyl. This one is a terrific number from Dakota Staton. And finally I have some killer jazz from Zoot Sims and Sonny Stitt. Enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Sunday, March 4th.

Jack Jones-I don;t know enough about you
Sonny Stitt-Moten swing
Dakota Staton-Broadway
Zoot Sims-There will never be another you

Friday, March 2, 2012

I'm going waaaaay back with a cut from some vintage vinyl today

What a treat for you today. I got my hands on one of Ella Fitzgerald's very first albums from 1950 and I have a cut from that for you today. It's a great song, and barely even sounds like Ella, but I know you'll love it. Being Friday, I also have a great Sinatra cut for you today along with some stellar jazz from Dave Brubeck and Wynton Marsalis. And don't forget to check out the station webpage at www.classicvoices.net .  I'll be updating it this weekend with a new video, and hopefully a CD give-away. And don't forget you can always listen to the station from that page as well as this one. Now, enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Friday, March 2nd.

Frank Sinatra-I can read between the lines
Wynton Marsalis-Everything happens to me
Ella Fitzgerald-The one I love belongs to somebody else
Dave Brubeck-Mean to me

Thursday, March 1, 2012

Let's play some Bobby Darin today

I haven't added any Mr. Darin music for quite a while, so let's kick things off with a jazzy number from him today. I'll follow that up with a great cut from Nancy Wilson. And then some hot jazz from a guy that worked with Nancy on occasion-Cannonball Adderely, and finally some Gerry Mulligan. Sound good? I sure think so. So sit back and enjoy! Here are the songs I added to the playlist on Thursday, March 1st.

Bobby Darin-More
Gerry Mulligan-Blues in time
Nancy Wilson-The best is yet to come
Cannonball Adderley-Spontaneous Combustion