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Music makes an intellectual and emotional appeal. Complex musical achievement can generate awe in the listener while at the same time a seemingly simple melody or lyric can pluck the emotional heartstring instantly. Occasionally we are treated to the best of both worlds. In this hour we will explore performances that deliver for the mind while bringing a smile to the face; in other words, happy time tunes.
Artist | Track | Album |
Shirley Scott | A Shot In The Dark | Great Scott!! |
Michael Franks | Popsicle Toes | The Art of Tea |
Duke Robillard | Skippy's Dream | Wobble Walkin' |
Cory Weeds | Emily | It's Easy To Remember |
Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery | King of the Road | Further Adventures of Jimmy Smith & Wes Montgomery |
Eliane Elias | Águas De Março (Waters of March) | Made In Brazil |
Azymuth | Partido Alto | Light as a Feather |
Count Basie | Cute | Basie Plays Hefti |
Ernestine Anderson | Never Make Your Move Too Soon | Never Make Your Move Too Soon |
Little Charlie & Organ Grinder Swing | Gerontology | Skronky Tonk |
Barney Kessel | How About You | Live At The Jazz Mill 1954 |
The Jazz Crusaders | Tonight | Lookin' Ahead |