In Studio: Michelle Lordi

Vocalist Michelle Lordi sits down with host Jay Daniels for a discussion about the blending of jazz with other musical genres. She'll also share other stories behind her new album "Break Up with the Sound." Recorded on location at the Zen Den in Doylestown, PA. More information on the album and Michelle's performance schedule is available at http://www.michellelordi.com.

February 8, 2020: Too Marvelous for Words

It’s a week of words from Simply Timeless… as we learn our ABC’s. A is for Adorable, B is for Beautiful, and C is for Charming. Class is in session with host Jay Daniels and music from Frank Sinatra, Carole King, and Steve Tyrell. Join us for “Too Marvelous for Words” from Simply Timeless. 

Playlist for February 8, 2020

Title	Artist	Album	Label	Year	Length
Too Marvelous for Words	Frank Sinatra	The Capitol Years.	Capitol	1990	02:27
You Fascinate Me So	Monica Ramey & Beegie Adair	Monica Ramey and the Beegie Adair Trio.	Adair Music Group	2012	04:43
My Baby Kinda Sweet	James Suggs	You're Gonna Hear from Me.	Arbors	2018	04:32
You Are Too Beautiful	John Dokes	True Love.	Rondette	2019	03:41
The Glory of Love	Diane Schuur & B.B. King	Heart to Heart.	GRP	1994	03:49
The Sweetest Sounds	Sarah Vaughan	Compact Jazz.	Mercury	1984	04:26
I Feel Pretty	Dave Brubeck Quartet	Music from West Side Story.	Columbia	1963	05:09
'S Wonderful	Diana Krall	The Look of Love.	Verve	2001	04:28
More	Nat King Cole	Love Songs.	Capitol	2003	02:06
A Lovely Way to Spend an Evening	Rachel Caswell	We're All in the Dance.	Turtle Ridge	2018	05:15
You Are So Beautiful	Steve Tyrell	A Song for You.	New Design/East West	2018	03:46
I Should Care	June Christy	Something Cool.	Capitol	1955	02:10
Too Marvelous for Words	Ella Fitzgerald	Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Johnny Mercer Songbook.	Verve	1964	02:33
L-O-V-E	Nicolas Bearde	I Remember You: The Music of Nat King Cole.	Right Groove	2019	04:18
They Say It's Wonderful	Betty Bryant	Project 88.	Bry-Mar	2019	03:33
A - You're Adorable	Perry Como	The Essential Perry Como.	Sony	2010	02:23
Do Friends Fall in Love?	Rachael & Vilray	Rachael & Vilray.	Nonesuch	2019	02:54
Sweet Love of Mine	John Hicks	Beyond Expectations.	Reservoir	1994	05:47
You Leave Me Breathless	Nat King Cole	At the Sands.	Capitol	1960	02:32
Those Sweet Words	Norah Jones	Feels Like Home.	Blue Note	2004	03:21
In Your Own Sweet Way (Take 2)	Bill Evans	The Complete Riverside Recordings.	Riverside	1991	05:53
Beautiful	Carole King	Tapestry.	A&M	1971	02:39
What a Wonderful World	Louis Armstrong	20th Century Masters: The Best Of Louis Armstrong.	Geffen	1999	02:17
My Funny Valentine	Voctave	Somewhere There's Music.	Jamey Ray Music	2019	03:37
Lovely to Look At	Fred Astaire	All The Things You Are: The Jerome Kern Songbook.	Verve	1996	03:28
How Sweet It Is	Jackie Gleason	How Sweet It Is.	Capitol	1966	03:05

In Studio: Mark Winkler

Since the early 80s, West Coast jazz vocalist Mark Winkler has been an active songwriter and performer. He just released his second tribute album to composer Bobby Troup - “I’m with You.” This week, you’ll hear Mark’s story of how he discovered the music of Bobby Troup and other musical influences. “I’m with You” is available on compact disc or preferred streaming service. Check out his extensive tour schedule by visiting http://www.markwinklermusic.com.

February 1, 2020: Alone Together

We offer you songs about those quiet moments of solitude. Join host Jay Daniels as we feature music from vocalist Catherine Russell, Houston Person, Blossom Dearie, and Duke Ellington. We’re calling this week’s program “Alone Together” from Simply Timeless.

Playlist for February 1, 2020

Title	Artist	Album	Label	Year	Length
Alone Together	Catherine Russell	Alone Together.	Dot Time	2019	04:08
Together	Joe Williams & Harry "Sweets" Edison	Together.	Roulette	1961	02:29
At Least We're Together	Alex Levin Trio	A Sunday Kind of Love.	Ind.	2019	04:28
A Kiss to Build a Dream On	Louis Armstrong	Live in Europe.	Dot Time	2019	06:45
Just the Two of Us	Rebecca Dumaine & Dave Miller	Chez Nous.	Summit	2019	04:19
Come Together	Bobby Broom	Soul Fingers.	Jazzline	2018	06:05
Blue Moon	Stephanie Nakasian	I Love You.	Import	2006	05:06
Live Alone and Like It	Cyrille Aimée	Let's Get Lost.	Mack Avenue	2016	02:35
Alone with Just My Dreams	Houston Person	I'm Just a Lucky So and So.	HighNote	2019	04:54
Are We All Alone?	John Minnock	Right Around the Corner.	Ind.	2018	04:24
Alone Together	Chet Baker	Chet.	Riverside	1959	06:51
Together Again	Ray Charles	Together Again.	ABC-Paramount	1965	02:39
Runnin' Wild	Cécile McLorin Salvant	Dreams and Daggers.	Mack Avenue	2017	01:37
Yours Is My Heart Alone	Dick Conte Trio	Blue in Green.	Ind.	2018	05:12
Solitude	Duke Ellington & Coleman Hawkins	Standards on Impulse!.	Impulse!	1996	05:51
We're Together	Blossom Dearie	Once Upon a Summertime.	Verve	1959	02:05
One Alone	Stan Getz & Dizzy Gillespie	Diz & Getz.	Verve	1955	03:03
Lonely Woman	Veronica Swift	Lonely Woman.	Ind.	2015	06:28
Solitaire	Roy Haynes, Phineas Newborn, & Paul Chambers	We Three.	New Jazz	1958	08:53
We'll Be Together Again	Seth MacFarlane	Once in a While.	Verve	2019	03:51
The Second Time Around	Jackie Gleason	How Sweet It Is.	Capitol	1966	03:05

In Studio: Catherine Russell (Encore)

This week, we have the pleasure of sharing a recent interview that Jay Daniels did with Grammy-nominated vocalist Catherine Russell. In 2019, she released the “Alone Together” from Dot Time Records. For many, Catherine Russell is no stranger to the music industry. While working currently as a soloist, she is also well known for her work with artists like Steely Dan, Cyndi Lauper, and David Bowie. Special thanks to Cydney Halpin and the New Jersey Jazz Society for hosting this special meeting.

January 25, 2020: Born in 1920

This week, we're featuring birthdays... specifically those birthdays from 1920. Join host Jay Daniels for a special program highlighting the works of artists like Dave Brubeck, Kay Davis, Charlie Shavers, Peggy Lee, and Clark Terry among others.

Playlist for January 25, 2020

Title	Artist	Album	Label	Year	Length
Undecided	Clark Terry, Coleman Hawkins, Howard McGhee, Joe Zawinul, Roy Haynes, Wendell Marshall, Zoot Sims	That Newport Jazz.	Columbia	1964	10:50
Ain't Nobody's Business	Jimmy Witherspoon & Jay McShann	Jay McShann Meets Jimmy Witherspoon.	WNTS	2009	05:59
Sent for You Yesterday	Jimmy Witherspoon	Jimmy Witherspoon & Panama Francis' Savoy Sultans.	Disques Black & Blue	2008	03:49
Gee, Baby, Ain't I Good to You	Jimmy Witherspoon & Groove Holmes	Groovin' and Spoonin'.	Original	1973	02:31
Just Friends	Charlie Parker	The Verve Story (1944 - 1994).	Verve	1994	03:29
Till There Was You	Peggy Lee	Latin ala Lee.	Capitol	1960	02:30
The Siamese Cat Song	Peggy Lee	Lady and the Tramp.	Walt Disney Records	1997	02:34
He's a Tramp	Peggy Lee	Lady and the Tramp.	Walt Disney Records	1997	02:23
Blues	Paul Gonsalves	Cookin'.	Argo	1957	05:01
S'posin'	Paul Gonsalves & Sonny Stitt	Salt and Pepper.	Verve	1964	06:17
Bye Bye Blues	Dave Brubeck	One Alone.	Telarc Jazz	2000	05:35
The Most Beautiful Girl in the World	Dave Brubeck Quartet	Music from West Side Story.	Columbia	1962	05:20
The Hucklebuck	Tommy Dorsey & Charlie Shavers	Dancing and Romancing through the '40s.	Reader's Digest	1996	02:58
Dark Eyes	Tommy & Jimmy Dorsey	Tommy and Jimmy Live in the Big Apple 1954-55.	Rarity	2014	04:07
The Song from 'Moulin Rouge'	Charlie Shavers & Ray Bryant Quartet	Complete Recordings 1.	Lone Hill	2005	01:52
Strange Fruit	Billie Holiday	Lady Sings the Blues.	Clef	1957	03:01
Creole Love Call	Duke Ellington & Kay Davis	The Duke: The Columbia Years (1927 - 1962).	Columbia	2000	02:52
On a Turquoise Cloud	Duke Ellington & Kay Davis	The Duke: The Columbia Years (1927 - 1962).	Columbia	2000	03:20
Lush Life	Duke Ellington & Kay Davis	Live at Carnegie Hall, 1948.	Ind.	1948	06:00
Lover Man	Vincent Herring	Bird at 100.	Smoke Sessions	2019	09:35
Parker's Mood	Charlie Parker	Charlie Parker Memorial, Vol. 2.	Savoy	1955	03:03
The Second Time Around	Jackie Gleason	How Sweet It Is.	Capitol	1966	03:05