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Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight
"Don't Let Me Be Lonely Tonight" was composed and written by singer-songwriter James Taylor. The song was released in 1972 as part of his album One Man Dog.
Feb 4 #5 in Jazz Vocals
White Christmas White Christmas
"White Christmas" is a classic holiday song written by Irving Berlin. It was first performed by Bing Crosby in the 1942 film "Holiday Inn" and has since become one of the best-selling singles of all time.
12/18/2024 #10 in Jazz General
What You Won't Do For Love What You Won't Do For Love
"What You Won't Do for Love" is a classic song by American singer-songwriter Bobby Caldwell. Released in September 1978, it was the lead single from his debut album, "Bobby Caldwell"
11/14/2024 Smooth Jazz
25 or 6 to 4 25 or 6 to 4
" 25 or 6 to 4" Written by the talented Robert Lamm one of the founding members of the band Chicago. The song was recorded in 1969 for Chicago's second album (aptly titled Chicago), and it was released as a single in June 1970.
9/11/2024 Smooth Jazz
House Of The Rising Sun House Of The Rising Sun
House of the Rising Sun is a traditional folk song with uncertain origins. It was popularized by the British rock band The Animals in 1964, but its roots go much deeper. The song likely originated in the Appalachian region of the United States.
8/17/2024 #4 in Cover Songs
Remember The Time Remember The Time
“Remember the Time" was released by Epic Records on January 14, 1992. It served as the second single from Michael Jackson’s eighth studio album, Dangerous.
5/10/2024 Smooth Jazz
Eye In The Sky Eye In The Sky
The song “Eye in the Sky" was written by Eric Woolfson and Alan Parsons. It was first released by The Alan Parsons Project in 1982.
3/30/2024 Smooth Jazz
Let Em In (Remastered) Let Em In (Remastered)
My smooth jazz take on a classic by Paul McCartney
3/9/2024 Smooth Jazz
Slide Slide
“Slide is a track written, arranged, and performed by the American R&B/funk band Slave. It was released in 1977 as the lead single from their self-titled debut album, "Slave"
2/9/2024 #3 in Cover Songs
Valdez In The Country Valdez In The Country
Written by singer, songwriter, and keyboardist Donny Hathaway in the mid 60s, "Valdez In The Country" was first recorded and released by The Soulful Strings in 1969. It was later recorded by Cold Blood, Lee Ritenour, and other artist.
1/25/2024 Smooth Jazz
Shakey Ground Shakey Ground
Written in 1975 by co-writers Eddie Hazel, Jeffrey Bowen and Alphonso Boyd. Originally released by the Temptations as a R&B single. It has since then been covered by numerous artists in different styles.
1/10/2024 Jazz Vocals
Here's That Rainy Day Here's That Rainy Day
"Here's That Rainy Day" is a popular song with music by Jimmy Van Heusen and lyrics by Johnny Burke that was published in 1953.
3/27/2023 Cover Songs
Turn Me Loose Turn Me Loose
My take on an old Loverboy song. Saxes and sax arrangement by Neal Smith.
2/12/2023 Cover Songs
Christmas Time Is Here Christmas Time Is Here
"Christmas Time Is Here" is a popular Christmas standard written by Vince Guaraldi and Lee Mendelson for the 1965 television special A Charlie Brown Christmas,
12/23/2022 Cover Songs No samples
All The Things You Are All The Things You Are
My reharmed take of a Jazz standard
7/23/2022 Jazz General
Tenderly Tenderly
" Tenderly " is a popular song published in 1946 with music by Walter Gross and lyrics by Jack Lawrence. Written in the key of Eb as a waltz in 3 4 time, it has since been performed in 4/4 and has become a popular jazz standard.
6/25/2022 Smooth Jazz
Song For My Father Song For My Father
My Smooth Jazz take on a classic written by Horace Silver
7/20/2019 Cover Songs
