So I got this Toshiba Gigabeat for Christmas last year from my job. That is one thing about my work. They give away great gifts at the annual Christmas party. Last Christmas it was Plasma screen televisions and trips to anywhere in the world. Well, I won a 10 gig Gigabeat, which is like Ipod’s less attractive, lower IQ brother. Still, it was a nice piece of equipment, and to get it for free,well…who could ask for anything more? Well, I could. Five months in and it looks like my Gigabeat is no longer Gigabeating. Dead as dead. So, it looks like I’ll be shopping for an IPOD. Unless any of you have a better suggestion. It sucks that it died, but at least I didn’t pay for it.

Anyway, a lot of new music on your way this week. By request, I have added some more Billy Eckstine. Mr. B. What a voice! I’ve also added a live version of “Georgia on My Mind” by Ray Charles. Really nice. Again, thanks for all the great emails and compliments. It really makes running the station worth my while. It is probably my favorite hobby and the fact that it has taken off really gives me a boost of pride. I think it may have helped that I went for the ballad angle. You already have great jazz stations in Forever Cool and Dimensions in Jazz and Classic Jazz Corner. I had to go a different route if I wanted anyone to tune in. And you have.

By the way, I am always looking for obscure, lesser-known artists. If you have any suggestions, please come forth and let yourself be heard!

Thanks,

William