Raising the Standards

Episode 906 - A Career of Living Dangerously

An intriguing chat with jazz author James Gavin [https://www.jamesgavin.com/] about his new book Cool Heat: Anita O'Day [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1so6tlz6cw] And Her Dangerous Jazz Life. James shares some terrific insights about a jazz legend. Liner notes features Billy Eckstein and Boulevard of Broken Dreams [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9I_8Oas-dBI].

Episode 905 - Great Sax and Golf

Saxaphone player Jeff Lederer talks about his new release, There's a Yearnin' and Manny Freitas from San Juan Oaks Golf Club talks about U.S. Amateur qualifying. Also a bit of Nat Cole with Oscar Peterson.

Episode 904 - Rock & Roll Icon

Fascinating interview with the directors of Peter Asher Everywhere Man [https://peterashermovie.com/]. Dayna Goldfine and Dan Geller talk about their remarkable new documentary on Peter Asher. Weekend liner notes gives Peter a nod with his and Gordon's biggest hits.

Episode 903 - Judy and Janis

Wonderful chat with Judy Wexler about her recent appearance at 54 Below in New York, her memories of all the wonderful artists she has seen and her future plans. Liner notes featured the great Janis Joplin.

Episode 902 - Stand by New York New York

We chat with Todd Lefkovic, owner of Foods of NY about his terrific tour business, along with the effects of tourism. Also, we heard a wonderful version of Stand By Me [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTd2ylacYNU] by Ben E. King.