We begin with a couple of jazz covers from the great musical West Side Story. Also of interest is the new Esperanza Spalding album and a tribute to the late Thomas Chapin who was a local hero from Manchester CT.

 

Featured Album

West Side Story - Dave Grusin

 

Track ~ Artist ~ Album

Prologue ~ Dave Grusin ~ presents West Side Story

Maria ~ Eric Reed ~ Pure Imagination

Earth To Heaven ~ Esperanza Spaulding ~ Emily's D+Evolution

Unconditional Love ~ Esperanza Spalding ~ Emily's D+Evolution

Pantheon ~ Thomas Chapin Trio + Brass ~ Insomnia

You Don't Know Me ~ Thomas Chapin ~ You Don't Know Me

Star Eyes ~ Kris Allen ~ Circle House

Body and Soul ~ Orice Jenkins ~ Soar

Conflict ~ Greg Abate ~ Motif