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This week’s show is a mostly uptempo affair that also includes a hat-tip to a friend who was there…there for me…there for many. Supportive, kind, generous, warm, friendly…there. Enjoy! The post Episode 276 – Summer Simmers first appeared on New York Standard.

This episode is a bit of an exorcism. After the last six years of dealing with the facts, figures, files, photos & the feelings that came with all of it, I am actively putting it all behind me. On this episode, you’ll also hear me on college radio, announcing the show with my dad for […] The post Episode 275 – Belated… first appeared on New York Standard.

My 10th or 12th or 14th annual St. Patrick’s Day show is a favorite to do every year…and this was no different. I added some new stuff from existing acts & some old stuff from resisting acts, too. All in the hopes that whatever sort of St. Patrick’s Day you celebrate that it’s a beautiful […] The post Episode 274 – St. Patrick’s Day 2026 first appeared on New York Standard.

63 years ago today – March 7, 1963 – this masterpiece of an album came out. All recorded in one day & basically one take, with minimal post-production at that. We close this week’s show with that album – the 6 songs of that genius recording – and bring you some other cherry picked beauties […] The post Episode 273 – Hartman, man! first appeared on New York Standard.

This week’s episode is all about the basics & keeping warm…and a salute to my first adult trip to Hawai’i! ENJOY! The post Episode 272 – Take Me Basic To Basics & Hawai’i first appeared on New York Standard.

This year’s Christmas episode is the longest show I think I’ve ever done…clocking in at 6 hours & 54 minutes!!! It’s intended to be enjoyed as you cook, bake, wrap presents, shop for presents or whatever it is you love to do during the holiday season! The post Episode 271 – Xmas 2025 first appeared on New York Standard.

This year’s St. Patrick’s Day show is chock full of blistering & boisterous numbers as well as a good few ballads, too. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! ENJOY! The post Episode 270 – Jigs & Reels & All The Feels – St. Patrick’s Day 2025 first appeared on New York Standard.

This week’s show is dedicated to small worlds & a need to believe that hope springs eternal! ENJOY! The post Episode 269 – Must Believe… first appeared on New York Standard.

This year’s Christmas episode is the longest show I think I’ve ever done…clocking in at 6 & a half hours. It’s intended to be enjoyed as you cook, bake, wrap presents, shop for presents or whatever it is you love to do during the holiday season! The post Episode 268 – Xmas 2024 first appeared on New York Standard.

I think it’s been 2-3 years or more since I did a “Thanksgiving show,” per se. I decided to do so! ENJOY! The post NYS – Episode 267 – Thanksgiving 2024 first appeared on New York Standard.

Please to enjoy this show dedicated to autumn…in New York! The post NYS – Episode 266 – All Of Autumn first appeared on New York Standard.

This week’s show is a romp through everything from bebop, big band & yacht rock…believe it or not! ENJOY! The post NYS – Episode 265 – Bebop & Beauty first appeared on New York Standard.