The Great British Songbook

Jesus He Knows Me

Off The Wall

Teardrop

Wonderwall

Night Fever

Hide And Seek

Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic

"Stranger on the Shore" is a piece for clarinet written by Acker Bilk for his young daughter and originally named "Jenny" after her.
It was first released in 1961 in the UK, and then in the US, and reached number 1 in the US and number 1 in the UK.

Stranger on the Shore - Acker Bilk cover version

Rooibos

This song was written in 1973 by Ann Peebles, Don Bryant, and Bernard “Bernie” Miller. I am like  this vocal tune because of its melodic and harmonic structure. The beauty in this song is that these basic musical elements are simply stated. However, it  is the interplay between the elements of melody,  lyrics and vocal presentation that delivers a powerful message. The use of tonicized chromatic passing chords adds emphasis to the message of the lyrics and allows for the creation of a dramatic moment in the song harmonically and lyrically. The restatement harmonic structure along with the lyrics in that section of the song brings overall resolution to both presentations.

5. I Can't Stand the Rain

The Biggest Villain [Official Audio]

Bob Levy's 2024 CD release: ALL ABOUT LOVE: The Dane Vannatter Recordings Vol. II
15 Track 11 Minute Sampler

ALL ABOUT LOVE - 15 TRACK 11 MIN. SAMPLIER

One friend tries to lure the other one away and he wants to stay.

Guilty Feeling    [GFEE] -  [v1]

This song is for anyone who has been cheated on in a relationship, looking at it from both sides of the story and how it's interpreted through a mix of emotions. 

Back to You

THE CLOSENESS (Cooper/Jones)
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You came as a pair 
There was no splitting you up 
You did everything together 
For mischief and luck

You wear matching black 
It’s easier that way 
What one of you thinks 
The other will say 

This is the closeness I always dreamed of 
To feel the bothness of sharing real love

You have a secret code
That people don’t know 
Of whispers and nods 
You keep your voices low

You share everything 
Your bond is so strong 
An intimacy 
On a level beyond 

This is the closeness I always dreamed of 
To feel the bothness of sharing real love

Where one of you goes 
The other will follow 
You agree on most things  
With no need to argue

You’re the best of friends 
That found their one 
The perfect couple 
Making growing older look fun

This is the closeness I always dreamed of 
To feel the bothness of sharing real love
BRIDGE
You won the lottery
Live the ideal reverie 
You’re a duo, a couple, a two 
Oh, I wish I had a bond like you do

This is the closeness I always dreamed of 
To feel the bothness of sharing real love

This is the closeness I always dreamed of 
To feel the bothness of sharing real love

The Closeness

Jazz Singer, Cat lover, Bicycle Geek, Vegan and shoe worshipper…..mostly in that order...

One of the Mid-Atlantic’s most versatile and sought after bassists, Phil Ravita leads Ravita Jazz and appears with other jazz and classical ensembles and orchestras. He is also a college professor and host of a weekly radio program airing Monday nights at 8 PM ET on WMTB 89.9 FM. 

He has shared the stage with such jazz greats as Jimmy Heath, Bobby Shew, Claudio Roditi and Ruby Glover, appearing in countless clubs, concert halls and festivals. Heard on numerous recordings, he won critical acclaim for his work with Grasso-Ravita Jazz Ensemble on the group’s highly praised 2021 recording Jagged Spaces. In April 2023 he released Oriana with his band, Ravita Jazz.  Ravita holds a master’s degree in jazz performance from University of Maryland, College Park (2011) and earned a doctorate in music education from Boston University in 2020. Dr. Ravita is a Maryland State Arts Council Touring Artist. He uses Aguilar Bass Amplifiers and REMIC Microphones

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