Dear Musicians, This is one of the funkiest songs I know. Get ready to shake it. (Yes another song for Steve Gadd to shine). Artist: Al Jarreau Album: Roof Garden Song: Roof Garden [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

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Dear Musicians, Today’s pick is from one of my all-time favorite albums. Al Jarreau recorded “This Time” in 1980 with producer Jay Graydon. Nothing but the best of the best musicians on this album. A lot of the songs are really “funky” and performed with a lot of taste and soul. Do yourself a favor [...]

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Dear Musicians, You’ll love this one, I know it… A friend passed this along. Funny. You can learn more about the artist on his site. Artist: David Tull Album: I just want to get paid Song: The minutes pass like hours when you sing [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

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Dear Musicians, I have another real gem for you today. I’ve already posted a song by the unique Belgian band Aka Moon before but I had to post this one as well. I just came upon this live recording today and thought it was just too good to pass up. Band: Aka Moon Album: Aka [...]

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Dear Musicians, Another treat today by one of the masters of the violin, Stephane Grapelli. Artist: Stephane Grapelli and Julian Bream Song: Nuages

Dear Musicians, You’re in for a treat…again. Randy Waldman is just an amazing musician and arranger. Check out his version of “Peter and the Wolf”. Artist: Randy Waldman Album: Wigged Out Song: Peter and the Wolf [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

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Dear Musicians, For today’s pick I’ve chosen Blue Bossa…yes, I know, who wants to hear another version of Blue Bossa, right? Well, give this one a chance. When two masters go at it, there’s a good chance that something worthwhile comes out of it. Artist: Chick Corea and Bobby McFerrin Album: Play Song: Blue Bossa [...]

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Dear Musicians, For today’s song suggestions I’ve picked a tune by a friend of mine Ernie Hammes, who made a name for himself playing with such artists as Maynard Ferguson and Carla Bley. Artist: Ernie Hammes Album: Stepwise Song: 7.15am [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

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Back to basics with today’s song suggestion. Who hasn’t played “Confirmation” at jam sessions? Here’s a nice version with Michael Brecker showing us how it’s done. Artist: Will Lee & Bill Lee (Michael Brecker, Billy Hart…) Album: Birdhouse Song: Confirmation [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

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Dear musicians, I picked today’s song because it is one of the most beautiful melodies written for film. It’s the song “I will wait for you” from the french movie “Les parapluies de Cherbourg”. Check out the movie, it’s beautiful as well. Artist: Michel Legrand and Stephane Grapelli Song: I will wait for you From [...]

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Dear Musicians, You’re in for a treat. Today’s song suggestion is a simple but beautiful song that Bobby Darin used to sing. This version is sung by the actor Kevin Spacey in the movie Beyond the Sea. The movie is great and Kevin Spacey will surprise you with his wonderful singing (yes, it’s really him [...]

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Dear Musicians, One of my cruise ship trips brought me to Turkey where I discovered a number of great musicians and bands that I still listening to today. Here’s one of them: Artist: Hasan Cihat Örter Album: Re-formation Song: Jamais (Sultaniyegah Sirto – Intro) [Audio clip: view full post to listen]

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