Archive | February, 2015

HINT FOR THIS SATURDAY NIGHT’S THEME (2.28.15) #jazz #jazzradio #jazzsingers

25 Feb

HIINT: 

Hey – want to hear me break a record? (And I don’t mean another rant about Rod Stewart singing standards.) It’s going to happen this Saturday night!

 

Turntable For One  Jazz Vocals and Live Radio

Saturday Night   10:00 PM  (E.S.T.)

WMNR FIne Arts Radio and streaming on wmnr.org

Fie upon delayed gratification! You could listen to a Turntable For One podcast on PRX right now…well, after you stop reading this. Click the link below. 

http://www.prx.org/series/33284-turntable-for-one

PLAYLIST FOR “DOS & DON’TS” (2.21.15) #jazz #jazzradio #jazzsingers

22 Feb

Every other radio program thinks you want to be told what to do and what not to do, so why should I miss out on all the fun? This week I played an hour of Dos and Don’ts. Need even more directives? Be sure to download my moral compass app, 

SONG TITLE  /  Artist  /  CD Or Album Title

  • PLEASE DON’T TALK ABOUT ME WHEN I’M GONE  /  Frank Sinatra  /  “Swing Along With Me”
  • DO IT THE HARD WAY  /  Amanda Carr  /  “Tender Trap”
  • PEOPLE WILL SAY WE’RE IN LOVE  /  Ray Charles and Betty Carter  /  “Ray Charles & Betty Carter”
  • DON’T BE ON THE OUTSIDE  /  Katie Thiroux  /  “Introducing Katie Thiroux
  • DON’T LET ME BE LONELY TONIGHT  /  Kevin Mahogany  /  “My Romance”
  • DON’T TAKE YOUR LOVE FROM ME  /  Nancy Wilson  /  “The Nancy Wilson Show”
  • EVERYBODY SAYS DON’T  /  Mark Jennett  /  “Everybody Says Don’t”
  • WHY DON’T YOU DO RIGHT // (Mystery Vocalist)  /  Amy Irving  /  “Who Framed Roger Rabbit Soundtrack”
  • DON’T BE BLUE  /  Mark Murphy  /  “Songbook”
  • AIN’T DOIN’ BAD DOIN’ NOTHIN’  /  Hetty Kate & The Irwell Street String Band  /  “A Late Brunch On Irwell Street”
  • DON’T WORRY ABOUT ME  /  Sachal Vasandani  /  “We Move”
  • CHILDREN WILL LISTEN  /  Liz Callaway  /  “Passage Of Time”
  • PARIS MISMATCH  /  *Theme Music)  /  Cody Owen Stine

 

One last definite thing to do: Do listen to a Turntable For One podcast on PRX, the Public Radio Exchange! It’s been called a life-changing experience…probably…by someone…somewhere in the world. (It’s a big world.) 

http://www.prx.org/series/33284-turntable-for-one

HINT FOR THIS SATURDAY NIGHT’S THEME (2.21.15) #jazz #jazzradio

18 Feb

HINT: 

I think I’ve figured out what to do to be as popular as Dr. Oz, Dr. Phil, Dr. Laura, Dr. Dre, Dr. Demento, Dr. Zhivago, and Dr. Pepper combined. You need someone to tell you what to do? Trust me – I’m just getting started thinking up directives for you!

 

Turntable For One   Jazz Vocals & Live Radio

Saturday Night   10:00 PM  (E.S.T.)

WMNR Fine Arts Radio and streaming on wmnr.org and the Public Radio app.

Want to hear a Turntable For One show you may have missed because for some unfathomable reason you decided that living your life was more important that Saturday? Here’s your do-over: Listen to a Turntable For One podcast on PRX, the Public Radio Exchange. Click the link below:

http://www.prx.org/series/33284-turntable-for-one

PLAYLIST FOR “PLAYING CUPID: A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO INTERNET DATING” (2.14.15) #jazz #jazzradio

14 Feb

Any show can spend Valentine’s Day playing love songs for its audience, but only Turntable For One remembers those who are looking for love (because I can’t afford to overlook anyone who might be listening) with songs, instructions, and tips for filling out an online dating service profile. And when you’re asked about what’s your typical Saturday night, you’d better answer listening to Turntable For One.

SONG TITLE  /  Artist  /  CD Or Album Title

  • BLAH, BLAH, BLAH  /  Duchess  /  “Duchess” )
  • I’M OLD FASHIONED  /  Loston Harris  /  “Swingfully Yours”
  • BOY WANTED  /  Ella Fitzgerald  /  “The Complete Ella Fitzgerald Song Books”
  • I WANT A LITTLE GIRL  /  Nat Cole  /  “Big Band Cole”   
  • NO SAD SONGS FOR ME  /  Carol Fredette  /  “No Sad Songs For Me”
  • WHY TRY TO CHANGE ME NOW  /  (Mystery Vocalist)  /  Bob Dylan  /  “Shadows In The Night”  
  • IF I TELL YOU I LOVE YOU I’M LYING  /  Melody Gardot  /  “The Absence”
  • SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME  /  (Bonus Mystery Vocalist)  /  Amy Winehouse  /  “Frank B-Sides”
  • I FALL IN LOVE TOO EASILY  /  Cormac Kenevey  /  “The Art Of Dreaming” 
  • HELP A GOOD GIRL GO BAD  /  Gail Pettis  /  “May I Come In?” 
  • I’M A SHY GUY  /  Ed Reed  /  “I’m A Shy Guy”
  • LITTLE PERSON  /  Lissy Walker  /  “Wonderland”    
  • PARIS MISMATCH  /  (Theme Music)  /  Cody Owen Stine  /  Self-Produced

Need more love? Try a Turntable For One podcast on PRX, the Public Radio Exchange. It’s where the cool kids go. 

http://www.prx.org/series/33284-turntable-for-one

 

 

HINT FOR THIS SATURDAY NIGHT’S THEME (2.14.15) #Jazz #jazzradio

11 Feb

HINT:

Valentine’s Day is coming and for those of you who already have that special valentine in your life, I’m sure you’re ready with the flowers, the cards, the candy, the dunking booth – hey, I don’t criticize your Valentine’s Day traditions, so don’t criticize mine. You know who really needs to listen to Turntable For One this Saturday? Anyone who is still looking for that special someone, because this week I’m not only going to play CDs, I’m going to play cupid!

Turntable For One   Jazz Vocals and Live Radio

Saturday Night   10:00 PM  (E.S.T)

WMNR Fine Arts Radio and streaming on wmnr.org and the Public Radio App.

 

I’m certain that listening to Turntable For One will be an important part of your Valentine’s Day fun, but why stop there? You can listen to a Turntable For One podcast on PRX, the Public Radio Exchange any time of the day or night. Just click the link below and let the fun begin!

http://www.prx.org/series/33284-turntable-for-one

PLAYLIST FOR “ENOUGH IS ENOUGH” – TURNTABLE FOR ONE (2.7.15) #Jazz #Jazz Radio

7 Feb

Great to be back in the studio for a live show, first time in a month. What? More storms are coming through this week? When exactly does Spring begin because I’ve had enough! Tonight’s singers have had enough, too, though I’ve not had enough of them. 

 

SONG TITLE  /  Artist  /  CD Or Album Title

 

  • I’M GONNA LOCK MY HEART  /  Carmen McRae  /  “Sings Lover Man & Other Billie Holiday Classics”
  • I’D RATHER DRINK MUDDY WATER  /  Lou Rawls  /  “The Legendary Lou Rawls”
  • I’M THROUGH WITH LOVE  /  Diana Krall  /  “All For You”
  • I DON’T WANT TO HEAR IT ANYMORE  /  Mark Jennett  /  “The Way I Am”
  • YES, I KNOW WHEN I’VE HAD IT  /  Melissa Morgan  /  “Until I Met You”
  • I CAN’T WAIT TO MISS YOU  /  Jack Jones  /  “Love Ballad”
  • GOD WILL  /  Holly Cole  /  “Blame It On My Youth”
  • BEFORE HE CHEATS  /  (Mystery Vocalist)  /  Ana Gasteyer  /  “I’m Hip”
  • FORGET THE WOMAN  /  Tony Bennett  /  “The Art Of Excellence”
  • DON’T THINK TWICE  /  Emilie-Claire Barlow  /  “The Beat Goes On”
  • I’M GONNA MOVE TO THE OUTSKIRTS OF TOWN  /  Ray Charles  /  “Ray Charles Forever”
  • DON’T SMOKE IN BED  /  Nina Simone  /  “Mood Indigo”
  • PARIS MISMATCH  /  (Theme Music)  /  Cody Owen Stine

You know you don’t have to wait until next Saturday night to listen to Turntable For One, right? Listen to a Turntable For One podcast on PRX, the Public Radio Exchange. Just click the link below. 

http://www.prx.org/series/33284-turntable-for-one

 

HINT FOR THIS SATURDAY NIGHT’S THEME (2.7.15) #jazz

4 Feb

HINT:

The flu, a fever, ice storms, snow storms, passing when you should be running, deflated balls (anyone else been watching C-SPAN?) – enough is enough!  I’m not going to take it anymore. 

Turntable For One   Jazz Vocals and live radio!

Saturday Night   10:00 PM  (E.S.T.)

WMNR Fine Arts Radio and streaming on wmnr.org

Don’t forget: you’re always just a click away from a Turntable For One podcast on PRX, the Public Radio Exchange.  Try it for yourself. 

http://www.prx.org/series/33284-turntable-for-one