Various Artists - GRP Presents The Cool Sound of CD 101.9, Volume IV (1991)

Ah, the days when record labels would release samplers. Now they've been relegated to the used CD bins, where I picked this up for $1 without even looking at the track listing. And guess what? It sounds like smooth jazz from the early '90s - lots of synths and drum machines.

According to my extensive online research quest (Wikipedia), it appears that CD-101.9 was New York City FM station WQCD, which had a smooth jazz format 1988-2008. Now broadcasting at 101.9 is WFAN sports radio. However, through the wonders of technology, CD-101.9 can now be heard streaming online at http://www.smoothjazzcd1019.com and I gotta tell ya, it ain't bad.

Peak on the US Billboard Top 200 chart: Did not chart

Tracks:

1. Hustlin' by Eric Marienthal, from the 1991 album, Oasis.
2. Jamaica Heartbeat by Acoustic Alchemy, from the 1991 album, Back On The Case.
3. Too High by New York Voices, from the 1991 album, Hearts Of Fire.
4. What Exit? by Spyro Gyra, from the 1991 compilation album, Collection.
5. Fascinating Rhythm by Dave Grusin, from the 1991 album, The Gershwin Connection.
6. Snowbound by Rippingtons featuring Russ Freeman, from the 1991 album, Curves Ahead.
7. Cara Linda by Dave Samuels, from the 1991 album, Natural Selection.
8. Baby, You Got What It Takes by Diane Schuur, from the 1991 album, Pure Schuur.
9. Still Standing by David Benoit, from the 1991 album, Shadows.
10. One Of Us Is Over 40 by The Chick Corea Elektric Band, from the 1991 album, Beneath The Mask.
11. Kilimanjaro by Tom Scott, from the 1991 album, Keep This Love Alive.
12. Stolen Moments by New York Voices, from the 1991 album, Hearts Of Fire.

Turns out I had about a third of these tracks on other discs, but for a buck, I'm not complaining. The better tracks are from Spyro Gyra (no surprise there), Dave Grusin, Chick Corea, and Tom Scott. I recommend skipping the New York Voices cover of Stevie Wonder's Too High.

Personal Memory Associated with this CD: None