This week’s show is an upright – not uptight – touch of summer into autumn! Crisp, feel-good tunes that are even better for the soul! ENJOY! The post NYS – Episode 264 – Bring On The Crisp Days first appeared on New York Standard ..read more

This week’s show is mostly a tribute to my grandmother…who loved all these artists! Particularly Sinatra, Ellington & Oscar Peterson! Marge would have been 110 today – 8/24/24! The post NYS – Episode 263 – Summer’s Suspended first appeared on New York Standard ..read more

This week’s show is a light & lively affair…with a good bit of live music to share! ENJOY! The post NYS – Episode 262 – Summer Simmers & Scorches first appeared on New York Standard ..read more

This week’s show is another one for summertime. Enjoy the light & airy breezes, indeed! The post Episode 261 – Summer Can Also Hang You Up The Most… first appeared on New York Standard ..read more

This episode is a mix of a tribute to a friend as well as a tribute to summertime…here in NYC or wherever you may be! ENJOY! The post Episode 260 – Sippin’ Summer first appeared on New York Standard ..read more

This year’s episode is the longest show I’ve ever produced in twelve years of producing this show. 6 hours & 45 minutes of seasonal & holiday favorites! ENJOY! Arthur Fiedler & the Boston Pops Mel Tormé Perry Como Bing Crosby Perry Como Ella Fitzgerald Doris Day Andy Williams Dean MArtin Tony Bennett George Winston Alvin Stoller Jimmy McGriff Ray Anthony Pearl Bailey Capitol Studio Orchestra Nat “King” Cole Otis Redding Les Brown Lou Rawls Luther Vandross Olivia Olson Bessie Smith John Lee Hooker Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings Nancy Lamott Tierney Sutton Andy Williams The Pogues ..read more

This week’s episode is dedicated to DANCE! Every song is either a dance song or has the word “dance” in the title! I am working as an emcee this year for Dance Parade New York on the family & kids stage from 3p – 7p on 5/21/22…so come out & join us!! There’s also an interview with Greg Miller, the Executive Director of Dance Parade NY where he talks about the genesis & the history of the parade & how that history commingles with the likes of the queer communities, prohibition & more! ENJOY! A Chorus Line Frank Sinatra Ella Fitzgerald Duke Ellington Louis Prima & Keely ..read more

With the passing of Tony Bennett, I couldn’t not bring some attention to the man’s music. There were few like him & one of the last of his kind at the same time! ENJOY! “Capital City” “The Boulevard of Broken Dreams” “Rags To Riches” “The Lady Is A Tramp” “I See Your Face Before Me” “Sweet Lorraine” “All Of Me” “Willow Weep For Me” “These Fooling Things” “God Bless The Child” “The Moment Of Truth” “This Could Be The Start Of Something Big” “It’s A Sin To Tell A Lie” “Ain’t Misbehavin'” Parody: “Rags To Riches” “Keep Smiling At Trouble” “Time After Time” “One For My Baby” “From This Moment ..read more

This week’s episode is all hot to trot tunes that will keep you attuned to the summertime blues! ENJOY! Bobby Darin Frank Sinatra George Winston Johnny Hartman Count Basie Duke Ellington Booker T & The MG’s The Beach Boys Sly & The Family Stone The Isley Brothers Frank Sinatra John Coltrane Ciara Sidine The Alarm The Divine Comedy Van Morrison Bruce Springsteen Anohni & The Johnsons Sidney Bechet Count Basie Ella Fitzgerald Chris Whitley The Decemberists Buddy Guy Freddie King Donna Summer Tina Turner Len Marvin Gaye Nat “King” Cole ..read more

This week’s show is a tip of the cap to Spring…may it finally come to the northeast in terms of weather & into all of our lives in terms of life & love & happiness. ENJOY! Bobby Darin Art Blakey & The Jazz Messengers Ella Fitzgerald Tierney Sutton Willie “The Lion” Smith Kenny Dorham Ella Fitzgerald David Allyn Art Tatum George Winston Oscar Peterson Johnny Hartman Quincy Jones Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto Clockhammer June Christy Michael Feinstein Tony Bennett Bruce Springsteen Gordon Lightfoot ..read more