Today we explore the many facets of love as expressed by the composers and lyricists of the Great American Songbook. The sophistication of these composers is seen in wonderful metaphors, poetic expression and a command of ideas and language, delineating it from any other form of popular music. Featured artists include Shirley Horn, Roberta Gambarini, Stacey Kent, Diana Krall, Denise Donatelli, and other notable jazz greats.
| My Funny Valentine Shirley Horn - I Remember Miles - Verve |
| You and the Night and the Music Tierney Sutton - Blue in Green - Telarc |
| Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered Stacey Kent - In Love Again: The Music of Richard Rodgers - Candid |
| That Old Black Magic Roberta Gamberini - So in Love - Emarcy |
| Fever Carol Welsman - Swing Ladies Swing - Welcar |
| How Deep is the Ocean (How High is the Sky)? Diana Krall - Love Scenes - Impulse 
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| All or Nothing at All Kurt Elling - Dedicated to You: Kurt Elling Sings the Music of Coltrane & Hartmann - Concord |
| Never Let Me Go Jackie Ryan - You and the Night and the Music - Open Art |
| The Very Thought of You Emilie-Claie Barlow - The Very Thought of You - Empress
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| Don't Explain Denise Donatelli - When Lights Are Low - Savant |
| The End of a Love Affair Frank Sinatra - Close to You and More - Capitol |
| Angel Eyes Ella Fitzgerald - Intimate Ella - Gold Compact Classics |
| I Wish I Were in Love Again Denise Donatelli - When Lights Are Low - Savant |
| You Don't Know What Love Is Dennis Rowland - Now Dig This: A Vocal Celebration of Miles Davis - Concord |
| Lush Life John Coltrane & Johnny Haertman - John Coltrane and Johnny Hartman - Impulse |
| 'Round Midnight Eric Reed /Jose James - The Baddest Monk - Savant |
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A terrific lineup! I'll be listening in if I am not on the highway out of reach. KLO
1:30 PM, February 14th, 2015