I've been working at one of the premiere jazz stations in the country since the summer of 2022. In the spring of 2024 I was given a twice a week two hour radio program called The Song Break to program. I brought my existing knowledge of The Great American Songbook and the classic vocalists who are best known for interpreting it to the table. The other side of the equation is the modern day songbook. This required some research into newer singers. Along the way I found one in my own state who was masterfully interpreting the classics AND writing new ones.

Olivia Van Goor is a gifted artist and vocalist and I love making new fans out of anyone willing to listen. It is my belief that she will be a breakout national jazz artist at some point, not just one who performs regionally. She has the "IT" factor.

Joined by her friend and talented bassist Reuben Stump, Olivia chats about her 4th release "Waiting For Santa." If you aren't in the mood for Holiday music, please at least listen to the conversation and skip the songs until you are ready, but among the 4 songs performed only one is a cover and it's not one you hear over and over and over.

Please enjoy this session with Olivia and Reuben and please check her out live sometime. You won't be disappointed.

Songs written by Olivia Van Goor except where noted:

Santa, Did You Get My Letter?

Holiday Traditions (OVG and Reuben Stump)

Hermey's Blues (OVG and Mike Harrison)

There's Always Tomorrow (Johnny Marks)

Do yourself a favor and check out Olivia on line at: https://www.oliviavangoor.com/

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