January 29, 2012

PLAYLIST for FEBRUARY 1st 2012

LISTEN BEFORE YOU BUY: Recent jazz and blues releases with some emphasis on clarinets, pianos and vibes. Will include Jason Adasiewicz,
Toronzo Cannon,Eddie Daniels, Holly Hofmann,
Bob James, Sharon Lewis, Trio M, Keiko Matsui,
Microscopic Septet, New World Jazz Octet,
Daniel Smith, Jason Stein, Steven Tsitsos,
Mike Wofford & Warren Wolf.

We’ll also give you a taste of the Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble, the Jensen Sisters’ Nordic Connect and the Ethnic Heritage Ensemble, who will be performing on February 2, February 3 and February 4 respectively, as part of the Winter Jazz Festival.


Artist: Jason Adasiewicz’s Sun Rooms
Album: Spacer
Tune: Solo Two
Label: Delmark

Artist: Jason Adasiewicz’s Sun Rooms
Album: Spacer
Tune: Waiting In The Attic
Label: Delmark

Artist: Warren Wolf
Album: Warren Wolf
Tune: Senor Mouse
Label: Mack Avenue

Artist: Warren Wolf
Album: Warren Wolf
Tune: 427 Mass Avenue
Label: Mack Avenue

Artist: Jason Stein Quartet
Album: The Story This Time
Tune: Skippy
Label: Delmark

Artist: Eddie Daniels/Roger Kellaway
Album: Live at the Library of Congress
Tune: 50 State Rambler
Label: IPO

Artist: Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble
Album: Homage a Charlie Parker
Tune: Parker’s Mood
Label: Effendi

Artist: Nordic Connect
Album: Spirals
Tune: Brejk a Leg
Label: Artist Share

Artist: Kahil El’Zabar’s Ritual Trio
Album: Big M
Tune: Big M
Label: Delmark

Artist: Sharon Lewis & Texas Fire
Album: The Real Deal
Tune: What’s Really Going On?
Label: Delmark

Artist: Toronzo Cannon
Album: Leaving Mood
Tune: Ernestine
Label: Delmark

Artist: Mike Wofford/Holly Hofmann Quintet
Album: Turn Signal
Tune: M-Line
Label: Capri

Artist: Steven Tsitsos
Album: Into the West
Tune: Marisol
Label: Tsitsos

Artist: Daniel Smith
Album: Bassoon Goes Latin Jazz!
Tune: Manteca
Label: Summit

Artist: Bob James/Keiko Matsui
Album: Altair & Vega
Tune: Divertimento
Label: Tappan Zee

Artist: Trio M
Album: The Guest House
Tune: Al
Label: Enja

Artist: Trio M
Album: The Guest House
Tune: Don Knotts
Label: Enja

Artist: The Microscopic Septet
Album: Friday the Thirteenth
Tune: Epistrophy
Label: Cuneiform

Artist: The Microscopic Septet
Album: Friday the Thirteenth
Tune: Off Minor
Label: Cuneiform

Artist: The New World Jazz Composers Octet
Album: Breaking News
Tune: Breaking News
Label: Big & Phat

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“In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm at 93.1FM in Ottawa and around the world on the Internet at
http://www.ckcufm.com/audio.html

Earlier playlists can be found at: www.inamellowtone.com

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January 26, 2012

FEBRUARY & MARCH on IN A MELLOW TONE

February 1 Listen Before You Buy: Ron Sweetman reviews recent jazz and blues releases. Will include Jason Adasiewicz, Toronzo Cannon, Eddie Daniels, Holly Hofmann, Bob James, Sharon Lewis, Trio M, Keiko Matsui, Microscopic Septet, New World Jazz Octet, Daniel Smith, Jason Stein, Steven Tsitsos, Mike Wofford & Warren Wolf.

February 8 Canadian Jazz Scene: For our second Black History Month program, Co-Host Susan Galvin plays recordings of black artists who contributed to the Canadian jazz scene.

February 15 New Orleans Clarinets: In our third Black History Month program, and as a tribute to the ongoing Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, Ron Sweetman plays recordings by the first two generations of black originators of this unique clarinet style, and a few of their white neighbours.

February 22 Coleman Hawkins: For our fourth Black History Month program, Co-Host Jim Reil features the recordings of Coleman Hawkins,
“the man who invented jazz saxophone”.

February 29 Jazzcraft: In our fifth and final Black History Month program, we hear the 1978 and 1979 recordings made for the Danish Jazzcraft label by black bebop pioneers Benny Bailey, Teddy Edwards and Howard McGhee.

March 7 Listen Before You Buy: Ron Sweetman plays recent jazz releases, including trumpeters Guido Basso, Jimmy Owens & Craig Pedersen and saxophonists Harry Allen, Brian Landrus,
Doug Martin, Gary Smulyan, John Surman,
Talking Cows, Jasper Thilo & Jason Yarde.

March 14 Sam Rivers: Co-Host Alnoor Allidina presents a look at the late musician and composer Sam Rivers. We sample from his many varied projects, and include his work as both sideman and leader.

March 21 Carlo Actis Dato: Ron Sweetman celebrates the 60th birthday and the recording career of this innovative Italian saxophonist, composer and band leader.

March 28 March 28: Co-Host Ron Steeds surveys the history of jazz by focusing on jazz recorded on March 28 between 1928 and 2009. Expect to hear Duke Ellington,Cab Calloway, Lester Young,
Charlie Parker, Buddy & Ella Johnson, Art Pepper, Cecil Taylor, John Coltrane, Bob Wilbur & Dick Wellstood, Jimmy Ponder, S. S. Puft & World Saxophone Quartet, among others.

“In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm at 93.1FM in Ottawa,
and around the world on the Internet at: ckcufm.com listen live.

For playlists for each program and monthly schedules check: http://www.inamellowtone.com

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January 25, 2012

WHAT'S ON ELSEWHERE - JANUARY 25, 2012

MONTREAL:
Bistro Araucaria:
L’Astral: Al Di Meola February 23&24.
Cagibi:
Casa del Popolo: Canada Day March 4.
Casa Obscura:
L’Envers:Orchestra of Sympathetic Strings
January 27. Craig Pedersen Quartet January 28
Maison du Jazz:
Sala Rossa:
Diese Onze:
Upstairs: Marianne Trudel Quartet January 27&28. Bill Mahar/Jennifer Bell Quintet January 29.
Chet & Jim Doxas January 30.
Stephen Johnston Quintet February 9.
Dorothee Berryman February 10 & 11.

TORONTO:
Arraymusic: Toronto Improvisors Orchestra on last Friday of each month.
Cosmo Music: Allan Holdsworth March 27.
Hugh’s Room:
Koerner Hall:Mavis Staples January 29.
Brad Mehldau & Joshua Redman April 14.
Old Mill: Georgia Ambros February 3.
Adrean Farrugia February 4.
John Sherwood February 9, 16, 23.
Brian O’Kane February 11.
Sophia Perlman February 17.
Ross Woolridge February 18. Ron Davis February 25.
Quotes: Canadian Jazz Quartet with:
Andy Ballantyne January 27;Alastair Kay February 3;
Bob Brough February 10;
Denny Christianson February 17.
Rex: Mark Eisenman Quartet January 26.
Jive Bombers January 27. Bob Brough Quartet February 25.
Somewhere There: Ken Aldcroft & Scott Thomson January 27. Ali Berkok January 28.
Ancient Egypt January 29. Steve Ward January 30. Tena Palmer & Heather Segger January 31.
Tranzac: Allan Holdsworth March 27.
Monk’s Music on the 1st and 3rd Sunday.
Lina Allemano Four on 2nd Sunday of each month.

N.Y.C.
Blue Note: Monty Alexander February 20-March 4. James Moody Celebration March 26.
Clemente Soto Velez: Avant-garde jazz every Monday. Daniel Carter, Ken Silverman January 30.
Cornelia Street Café: John Irabagon Trio January27. Jane Ira Bloom January 29.
Dizzy’s Coca Cola:
Downtown Music Gallery: In-store concerts every Sunday @ 6:00pm.
Iridium: Allan Holdsworth March 15, 16, 17.
Jazz Gallery: Myra Melford & Ron Miles February 25.
Manhattan School of Music: Stan Kenton Centennial Concert January 27.
Roulette:
Small’s: Roberta Piket Trio February 6.
Sofia’s Restaurant:
Webster Hall: Souljazz Orchestra February 18.
Music in Gardens on Sundays: Info@visionfestival.org.

CHICAGO: Dearborn Station: Chicago Jazz Showcase January 26-29.

NEW ORLEANS:
Essence Festival with Aretha Franklin July 6-8.

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January 19, 2012

PLAYLIST for JANUARY 25, 2012

BENNY GOLSON: For our first Black History Month program, we’ll celebrate the 83rd birthday of saxophonist, composer, arranger and band leader Benny Golson, by playing his recordings from 1959 to 1990.

We’ll also give you a taste of the Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble and the Jensen Sisters’ Nordic Connect, who will be performing on February 2 and
February 3 respectively, as part of the Winter Jazz Festival.


Artist: Art Farmer
Album: Brass Shout
Tune: Five Spot After Dark
Label: Blue Note

Artist: Art Farmer
Album: Brass Shout
Tune: Minor Vamp
Label: Blue Note

Artist: The Jazztet
Album: At Birdhouse
Tune: Darn That Dream
Label: Argo

Artist: The Jazztet
Album: At Birdhouse
Tune: Junction
Label: Argo

Artist: Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble
Album: Homage a Charlie Parker
Tune: Little Suede Shoes
Label: Effendi

Artist: Nordic Connect
Album: Spirals
Tune: Ballad North
Label: Artist Share

Artist: Benny Golson
Album: Are You Real
Tune: Blues Alley
Label: Heritage Jazz

Artist: The Jazztet
Album: Moment To Moment
Tune: Along Came Betty
Label: Soul Note

Artist: The Jazztet
Album: Moment To Moment
Tune: Fair Weather
Label: Soul Note

Artist: The Jazztet
Album: Back To The City
Tune: Vas Simeon
Label: Contemporary

Artist: The Jazztet
Album: Real Time
Tune: Whisper Not
Label: Contemporary

Artist: Benny Golson featuring
Freddie Hubbard
Album: Stardust
Tune: Sad To Say
Label: Denon

Artist: Benny Golson Quartet
Album: Quartet
Tune: Stable Mates
Label: LaserLight

Artist: Benny Golson Quartet
Album: Quartet
Tune: Up, Jump, Spring
Label: LaserLight

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“In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm at 93.1FM in Ottawa and around the world on the Internet at
http://www.ckcufm.com/audio.html

Earlier playlists can be found at: www.inamellowtone.com

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WHAT'S ON ELSEWHERE - JANUARY 18, 2012

MONTREAL:
Bistro Araucaria:
L’Astral: Al Di Meola February 23&24.
Cagibi: Josh Zubot & Lori Freedman January 24.
Casa del Popolo: Total Improvisation Trio January 22.Canada Day March 4.
Casa Obscura:
L’Envers: Alex Dodier & Friends January 20. Titanium Trio January 21.
Orchestra of Sympathetic Strings January 27.
Craig Pedersen Quartet January 28.
Maison du Jazz:
Sala Rossa:
Diese Onze:
Upstairs:

TORONTO:
Arraymusic: Toronto Improvisors Orchestra on second Friday of each month.
Cosmo Music: Allan Holdsworth March 27.
Hugh’s Room:
Koerner Hall:Mavis Staples January 29.
Brad Mehldau & Joshua Redman April 14.
Old Mill: John Sherwood January 19.
Kelly Jefferson January 21.
Quotes: Canadian Jazz Quartet with:
John Johnson January 20; Andy Ballantyne January 27;
Alastair Kay February 3; Bob Brough February 10;
Denny Christianson February 17.
Rex: Jive Bombers January 27.
Bob Brough Quartet February 25.
Somewhere There:
Tranzac: Allan Holdsworth March 27. Monk’s Music on the 1st and 3rd Sunday. Lina Allemano Four on 2nd Sunday of each month.

N.Y.C.
Blue Note: James Moody Celebration March 26.
Clemente Soto Velez: Avant-garde jazz every Monday. Cooper-Moore, Steve Swell January 23.
Daniel Carter, Ken Silverman January 30.
Cornelia Street Café:
Dizzy’s Coca Cola:
Downtown Music Gallery: In-store concerts every Sunday @ 6:00pm.
Iridium: Allan Holdsworth March 15, 16, 17.
Jazz Gallery: Myra Melford & Ron Miles February 25.
Roulette:
Small’s: Roberta Piket Trio February 6.
Sofia’s Restaurant:
Webster Hall: Souljazz Orchestra February 18.
Music in Gardens on Sundays: Info@visionfestival.org.

NEW ORLEANS:
Essence Festival with Aretha Franklin July 6-8.

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January 12, 2012

PLAYLIST for JANUARY 18, 2012

JASON KAO HWANG: We’ll follow the recording career of this Chinese-American violinist from 1980 to 2010, as a sideman and a leader. Other artists include Taylor Ho Bynum, Dominic Duval, Ken Filiano, Dom Minasi, William Parker and Tomas Ulrich.

We’ll also give you a taste of the Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble, who will be performing on February 2 as part of the Winter Jazz Festival.


Artist: Commitment
Album: Commitment
Tune: The Web of Choices
Label: NoBusiness

Artist: Commitment
Album: Live in Germany, 1983
Tune: The Pathway
Label: NoBusiness

Artist: The Far East Side Band
Album: Urban Archeology
Tune: In A Landscape
Label: Victo

Artist: The Far East Side Band
Album: Urban Archeology
Tune: Gestures
Label: Victo

Artist: Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble
Album: Homage a Charlie Parker
Tune: Embraceable You
Label: Effendi

Artist: Dominic Duval & Jason Kao Hwang
Album: The Experiment
Tune: The Tower Falls
Label: Blue Jackel

Artist: Dominic Duval with the C.T. String Quartet
Album: Under the Pyramid
Tune: It Has Come To Pass
Label: Leo

Artist: Jason Kao Hwang
Album: Edge
Tune: Parallel Meditations
Label: AsianImprov

Artist: Jason Kao Hwang & Sang Won Park
Album: Local Lingo
Tune: Ari Rang
Label: Euonymus

Artist: Jason Kao Hwang
Album: Stories Before Within
Tune: From East Sixth Street
Label: Innova

Artist: Dom Minasi String Quartet
Album: Dissonance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Tune: Dissonance Makes the Heart Grow Fonder
Label: Konnex

Artist: Jason Kao Hwang
Album: Crossroads Unseen
Tune: Transients
Label: Euonymus

Artist: Jason Kao Hwang
Album: Crossroads Unseen
Tune: One Day
Label: Euonymus

Artist: Jason Kao Hwang/Spontaneous River
Album: Symphony of Souls
Tune: Movement Seven
Label: Mulatta

Artist: Jason Kao Hwang/Spontaneous River
Album: Symphony of Souls
Tune: Movement Five
Label: Mulatta

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“In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm at 93.1FM in Ottawa and around the world on the Internet at
http://www.ckcufm.com/audio.html

Earlier playlists can be found at: www.inamellowtone.com

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January 05, 2012

PLAYLIST for JANUARY 11, 2012

RECENT RELEASES: Fifteen recent releases with some emphasis on flutes, keyboards and big bands. We’ll also give you a taste of four fine artists coming soon to Ottawa; trumpeter Ron Miles, who is appearing January 14 with John Geggie at the NAC, Remi Bolduc and the Jensen Sisters, who will be part of the Winter Jazz Festival [February 2-4].


Artist: Nicole Mitchell
Album: Awakening
Tune: Curly Top
Label: Delmark

Artist: Mark Alban Lotz
Album: Pumkin Diaries
Tune: Blues Connotation
Label: Lop Lop

Artist: Mark Alban Lotz
Album: Pendant La Nuit
Tune: Leo’s Walki’n
Label: Lop Lop

Artist: Mark Alban Lotz
Album: Pendant La Nuit
Tune: Pig-O-Loco
Label: Lop Lop

Artist: Mark Alban Lotz
Album: Istanbul Improv Sessions
Tune: Sintactics
Label: Lop Lop

Artist: Mark Alban Lotz
Album: Istanbul Improv Sessions
Tune: Dr. No
Label: Lop Lop

Artist: Ron Miles
Album: Heaven
Tune: Heaven
Label: Sterling Circle

Artist: Remi Bolduc Jazz Ensemble
Album: Hommage a Charlie Parker
Tune: Relaxin’ At Camarillo
Label: Effendi

Artist: Nordic Connect
Album: Spirals
Tune: Song For Inga
Label: artistShare

Artist: Knut Haugsoen
Album: Shakti
Tune: Lipsync
Label: Knut Haugsoen Foundation

Artist: Carlos Franzetti
Album: Alborado
Tune: Mombasa
Label: Amapola

Artist: Antonio Adolfo
Album: Chora Baiao
Tune: Di Menor
Label: AAM

Artist: Deep Blue Organ Trio
Album: Wonderful!
Tune: Jesus Children of America
Label: Origin

Artist: Colin Langenus Orchestra
Album: Good God
Tune: Nothing To Say
Label: Northern-Spy

Artist: George Lernis Jazz Quartet
Album: Shapes of Nature
Tune: Walking In Rhythm
Label: George Lernis

Artist: Mr. Ho’s Orchestrotica
Album: Third River Rangoon
Tune: Autumn Digging Dance
Label: Tiki

Artist: Anthony Branker & Ascent
Album: Dance Music
Tune: The Renewal
Label: Origin

Artist: Cecilia Coleman Big Band
Album: Oh Boy!
Tune: #1
Label: Cecilia Coleman

Artist: Richard Nelson Large Ensemble
Album: Pursuit
Tune: Innocence
Label: Heliotrope

Artist: Richard Nelson Large Ensemble
Album: Pursuit
Tune: Azure
Label: Heliotrope

Artist: Spanish Donkey
Album: XYX
Tune: XYX
Label: Northern-Spy
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“In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm at 93.1FM in Ottawa and around the world on the Internet at http://www.ckcufm.com
Earlier playlists can be found at: www.inamellowtone.com
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January 04, 2012

WHAT'S ON ELSEWHERE - JANUARY 4, 2012

HALIFAX:
Dalhousie: Open Waters Festival January 12-14.

MONTREAL:
Bistro Araucaria:
L’Astral: Al Di Meola February 23&24.
Cagibi:
Casa del Popolo:
Casa Obscura:
L’Envers:
Maison du Jazz:
Sala Rossa:
Diese Onze:
Upstairs:

TORONTO:
Arraymusic: Toronto Improvisors Orchestra on second Friday of each month.
Cosmo Music: Allan Holdsworth March 27.
Hugh’s Room:
Koerner Hall:Mavis Staples January 29. Brad Mehldau & Joshua Redman April 14.
Old Mill:
Quotes: Canadian Jazz Quartet with: Bob DeAngelis January 13; John Johnson January 20;
Andy Ballantyne January 27; Alastair Kay February 3; Bob Brough February 10;
Denny Christianson February 17.
Rex: Jive Bombers January 27. Bob Brough Quartet February 25.
Somewhere There:
Tranzac: Allan Holdsworth March 27. Monk’s Music on the 1st and 3rd Sunday. Lina Allemano Four on 2nd Sunday of each month.

N.Y.C.
Blue Note: James Moody Celebration March 26.
Clemente Soto Velez: Avant-garde jazz every Monday.
Cornelia Street Café:
Dizzy’s Coca Cola: Jimmy Owens January 4-8.
Downtown Music Gallery: In-store concerts every Sunday @ 6:00pm.
Iridium: Allan Holdsworth March 15, 16, 17.
Rose Theater: 2011 Jazz Masters Induction January 10.
Roulette:
Sofia’s Restaurant:
Webster Hall: Souljazz Orchestra February 18.
Music in Gardens on Sundays: Info@visionfestival.org.

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January 01, 2012

PLAYLIST for JANUARY 4, 2012

RECENT RELEASES: Eleven recent releases by jazz, blues and folk guitarists. We’ll also give you a taste of two fine artists coming soon to
Ottawa; trumpeter Ron Miles, who is appearing January 14 with John Geggie at the NAC, and pianist Oliver Jones, who will be playing at the Dominion Chalmers United Church on February 4 as part of the Winter Jazz Festival.


Artist: Ken Aldcroft
Album: Home
Tune: In the Kitchen
Label: Trio Records

Artist: Ken Aldcroft
Album: Home
Tune: Hands
Label: Trio Records

Artist: Ken Aldcroft & Dave Clark
Album: Hat & Beard
Tune: We See
Label: Trio Records

Artist: Ken Aldcroft & Dave Clark
Album: Hat & Beard
Tune: Little Rootie Tootie
Label: Trio Records

Artist: Brad Shepik
Album: Across the Way
Tune: Across the Way
Label: Songlines

Artist: Brad Shepik
Album: Across the Way
Tune: Down the Hill
Label: Songlines

Artist: Ron Miles Quartet
Album: Laughing Barrel
Tune: Sunday Best
Label: Sterling Circle

Artist: Oliver Jones
Album: Have Fingers, Will Travel
Tune: Snowy Peaks
Label: Justin Time

Artist: Michael Jerome Browne
Album: The Road Is Dark
Tune: Death Don’t Have No Mercy
Label: Borealis

Artist: Michael Jerome Browne
Album: The Road Is Dark
Tune: The Whale Has Swallowed Me
Label: Borealis

Artist: Michael Jerome Browne
Album: The Road Is Dark
Tune: Doin’ My Time
Label: Borealis

Artist: Fred Fried & Core
Album: Encore
Tune: Spring Overture
Label: Ballet Tree

Artist: Charlie Apicella & Iron City
Album: The Business
Tune: Blue String
Label: Carlo Music

Artist: Harry Manx & Kevin Breit
Album: Strictly Whatever
Tune: Sunny
Label: Stony Plain

Artist: Harry Manx & Kevin Breit
Album: Strictly Whatever
Tune: Mr. Lucky
Label: Stony Plain

Artist: MonkeyJunk
Album: To Behold
Tune: With These Hands
Label: Stony Plain

Artist: MonkeyJunk
Album: To Behold
Tune: Running In The Rain
Label: Stony Plain

Artist: Quintus McCormick Blues Band
Album: Put It On Me!
Tune: I Got It Babe
Label: Delmark

Artist: Quintus McCormick Blues Band
Album: Put It On Me!
Tune: You Just Using Me
Label: Delmark

Artist: Mike Rood
Album: The Desert And The City
Tune: Curious Eyes
Label: Mike Rood

Artist: Mike Rood
Album: The Desert And The City
Tune: The Gate
Label: Mike Rood

Artist: Neil Haverstick [Stickman]
Album: Hide & Seek
Tune: Lenny Bro
Label: Stickman

Artist: Neil Haverstick [Stickman]
Album: Hide & Seek
Tune: Blues Ain’t Nothin’
Label: Stickman

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“In A Mellow Tone” is on CKCU every Wednesday from 9:00 to 11:00pm at 93.1FM in Ottawa and around the world on the Internet at
http://www.ckcufm.com/listen

Earlier playlists can be found at: www.inamellowtone.com

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