1. Some Time Ago • Mark Murphy (High Note)
A recent recording capturing Mark at his peak, emotionally... so much truth and pain in "Why Was I Born/I'm A Fool To Want You."

2. Sassy At Ronnie's • Sarah Vaughan (Jazz House)
Close up live record(1977)at my favourite club in London.

3. Portrait Of Sheila • Sheila Jordan (Blue Note)
Unique... unmatched and beyond intimate... Sheila could almost be whispering in your ear.

4. Shadows & Light • Joni Mitchell (Elektra/Asylum)
Live with Jaco Pastorius, Pat Metheny, Don Alias, Lyle Mays, Michael Brecker...dream band with Joni at her most vocally playful.

5. Frank SInatra Sings for Only The Lonely • Frank Sinatra (Capitol)
Darkest, most confessional record, recorded just while Ava had dumped him. "Willow Weep For Me" has an aching tone, unlike anyother of his ballad recordings.