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This year’s episode is the longest show I’ve ever produced in twelve years of producing this show. 6 hours & 45 minutes of seasonal & holiday favorites! ENJOY!

With the passing of Tony Bennett, I couldn’t not bring some attention to the man’s music. There were few like him & one of the last of his kind at the same time! ENJOY!

This week’s episode is all hot to trot tunes that will keep you attuned to the summertime blues! ENJOY!

This week’s show is a tip of the cap to Spring…may it finally come to the northeast in terms of weather & into all of our lives in terms of life & love & happiness. ENJOY!

This is a unique & special show that I do each year – time permitting & time barely permitted this year! It’s a roster of some of my favorite Irish musicians – both traditional & modern, be they rock, folk or anywhere in between! Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Enjoy!

As of my recording & sharing this, it would have been my dad’s 82nd birthday. This show is not a tribute…I’ve done enough of that these last 3 years! This show is, however, a notation of how I came out the other side of all of this…intact. After all, most of this episode’s music was […]

This year’s Xmas show is, I think, the longest show I’ve ever done. I joked with one friend that since there are twelve days of Christmas, I am offering a half-off coupon for a six hour show.

This year’s Thanksgiving episode is not much different to years’ pasts episodes, except for a couple of call-outs for family & friends. But, it is mostly uninterrupted music to cook, entertain, dine or clean by through the early goings of this holiday season. Whatever it is you mark this time of year, take care to […]

This week’s show feels like the time that exists at the end of summer & beginning of fall…plus some songs from the springtime of my youth that I recorded with 2 special friends! Enjoy! Johnny Hartman Count Basie Nat “King” Cole Count Basie & Joe Williams Tierney Sutton Amy Rome Tierney Sutton Amy Rome Mel […]

This week’s episode is a perfect companion for all this hot weather…especially if you like to get a groove going! ENJOY!! Lovin’ Spoonful Duke Ellington Les Paul Charlie Parker Ella Fitzgerald Fletcher Henderson Sly & The Family Stone The Commodores Donna Summer Bee Gees Jimi Hendrix The Afghan Whigs XTC Poi Dog Pondering The Roots […]

This week’s episode is dedicated to DANCE! Every song is either a dance song or has the word “dance” in the title! I am working as an emcee this year for Dance Parade New York on the family & kids stage from 3p – 7p on 5/21/22…so come out & join us!! There’s also an […]

This week’s show is mostly about swinging…and maybe some blues, too! A proper way to swing into spring!! Helen Merrill Chet Baker Thelonious Monk Miles Davis Charles Mingus Johnny Hartman Benny Goodman Nat “King” Cole Mel Tormé Quincy Jones Stan Getz & Joao Gilberto Clockhammer Tito Puente The Afghan Whigs Curtis Mayfield Sly & The […]

This year’s show features some new music I’ve never played before as well as some perfectly wonderful standard Irish fare. But, the entire show was “Made In Ireland” in one form or fashion! Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! Imelda May Iarla Ó Lionáird The Gloaming Bing Crosby Helen O’Connell The Chieftains Clannad Kane O’Rourke The […]

This year’s Christmas episode is the longest show I think I’ve ever done…clocking in at 5 & 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! ENJOY! Perry Como Andy Williams Arthur Fiedler & The […]

This entire episode is Sammy Davis, Jr. singing about 15 tracks both in the studio in concert. Earlier this week, I’d played & shared some Sammy Davis, Jr. on Instagram…and that inspired me to do this abbreviated show dedicated to the man & the legend…there was no myth about it…even though his skills were mythical. […]

This week’s episode is a mix of mostly live recordings by Tony Bennett, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald…and backed up with some southern home cooking by Bob Wills, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings & more. I recorded it poolside in rural Texas! ENJOY! Tony Bennett Frank Sinatra Ella Fitzgerald Count Basie Duke Ellington Bob Wills & His […]

This is an episode dedicated to my folks…they’d have been together 56 years today. Mel Tormé Duke Ellington Nat “King” Cole Count Basie & His Orchestra Quincy Jones Grant Green Big John Patton Louis Armstrong Johnny Hartman George Gershwin John Denver Jeff Buckley Laura Nyro The 5th Dimension Frank Sinatra “Big” Joe Turner Bill Haley […]

I wasn’t sure I was even going to do a show today, but this day 20 years ago changed everyone’s lives – Americans, for sure, but almost all of the rest of the world, too. May there be peace soon…in our time. Duke Ellington Mel Tormé Nina Simone Duke Ellington Louis Prima Gene Krupa Lee […]

This week’s show is a short treatise…but it’s a fun treatise! ENJOY! Nina Simone Sarah Vaughan Dinah Washington Helen Merrill Billie Holiday Anita O’Day Ella Fitzgerald & Duke Eliington Charlie Parker Les Paul Johnny Hartman Quincy Jones Nat “King” Cole U2 Original Cast of ‘West Side Story’ Clockhammer

This week’s show is a tight & lively set…but, with a definite vibe for your summer occasions! ENJOY! Frank Sinatra Nat “King” Cole Tony Bennett Big John Patton Arthur Prysock Johnny Hartman Amy Winehouse Count Basie Art Blakey Miles Davis John Coltrane & the Red Garland Trio Thelonious Monk Quartet Charles Mingus Aretha Franklin

This week’s show is all aglow with the fireworks of the American songbook…and most of it being dedicated to America & the promise that we can be. I do also include one Canadian act who’s best know for some about women of the American persuasion! Happy 4th of July, everyone! The Staples Singers w/ the […]

This week’s show is a tribute to, well, Summer…and summertime…and hot weather…and sunshine, really! It’s a mix of tunes from the 1920s to the 1990s, believe it or not! One of the songs even came out last year! If you like to groove, this episode is for YOU!! Lovin’ Spoonful Beastie Boys Jimmy Smith Quincy […]

This week’s episode is a blend of a tribute to a very unique album that came out 30 years ago this weekend…as well as a dose of Sinatra, Cole, Hartman & more. ENJOY! Temple of the Dog Bobby Darin Nat “King” Cole Mel Tormé Frank Sinatra Johnny Hartman Jimmy Smith Quincy Jones Big John Patton […]

This week’s episode is light, lively & funny…if I am being honest…one of my funnier episodes. Spring is in the air…and maybe that air is finally filled with infectious tunes! ENJOY! June Christy Tony Bennett Sarah Vaughan & Billy Eckstine Billy Eckstine Oscar Peterson Leonard Bernstein & the New York Philharmonic Johnny Hartman Art Tatum […]

This week’s show is a mostly uptempo & light affair with a bittersweet conclusion… ENJOY! Count Basie Clifford Brown & Max Roach Les Paul Bud Powell Paul Chambers Quincy Jones Fats Waller Sarah Vaughan Dinah Washington Anita O’Day Helen Merrill Ella Fitzgerald Charles Mingus Nat “King” Cole Dave Brubeck & Jimmy Rushing Mel Tormé Glenn […]

Welcome to my mostly-annual St. Patrick’s Day show! This year, I’ve got some new tunes, some classic tunes…and a lot of jigs, reels & pipes! ENJOY! Clannad Iarla O Lionaird Bing Crosby Imelda May The Chieftains Luke Kelly Bill Whelan’s Riverdance Kane O’Rourke The Chieftains Emma Langford Villagers Glen Hansard Declan O’Rourke Afro Celt Sound […]

This week’s episode is again a mostly up affair…and brought to you by jazz & joy! ENJOY! Billie Holiday Duncan Sheik Sinéad O’Connor The Roots & Bobby Womack Bobby Womack Nat “King” Cole Trio Bud Powell Clifford Brown & Max Roach Charlie Parker Charles Mingus Holly Cole Trio Thelonious Monk Quartet w/ John Coltrane John […]

This week’s episode is dedicated to the swing music that made the era around WWII so wonderful. I’d had a thought earlier this week about how “VC Day” (Victory Over COVID) will be like “VE” or “VJ Day” and that made me think of swing music…so, here you are…a toast to COVID being being gone […]

This week’s episode is a tribute to love…no matter how or what or who…the good, the bad, the rest…it’s also a tribute to my friend’s wife, who died earlier today. Allison Sandlin Feldman struggled with cystic fibrosis for decades…may she rest in peace. Ella Fitzgerald Ann Hampton Callaway Nat “King” Cole Al Hibbler with Leroy […]

This week’s show is a mostly uptempo affair that brings you a bounce in your step & a feeling of gaze…looking out upon our remaining days…with vim…and with vigor! ENJOY! Duke Ellington & John Coltrane Ella Fitzgerald Nat “King” Cole Louis Prima Johnny Hartman Fletcher Henderson Louis Armstrong Coleman Hawkins John Coltrane Helen Merrill Nancy […]

This episode is dedicated to NYC…I am finally feeling at home after nearly 2 months back in Manhattan. There’s a range of acts here…including The Bee Gees…who are a part of my youth years around NYC…for sure. ENJOY! Nancy Wilson Frank Sinatra Sidney Bechet Ella Fitzgerald Louis Armstrong Same Cooke Lloyd Price Guitar Slim Frank […]

This year’s NYE episode is shorter & sweeter than the last many. It’s jubilant & reverent…and maybe a little irreverent, too. Some jazz, some swing, some standards & some soul music…and gospel, too! Happy New Year, everyone! Bobby Darin Ella Fitzgerald Johnny Hartman Dave Brubeck with Jimmy Rushing Nat “King” Cole Count Basie with Jimmy […]

This year’s Christmas episode is chock full of gems, as ever…some jazz, some big band, some standards…and some Texas twang, too. Enjoy!!! Arthur Fiedler & The Boston Pops Frank Wallace Perry Como Andy Williams Bing Crosby Frank Sinatra Nat “King” Cole The Hedge Schools Walking On Cars Lisa Hannigan Kate Bush Bono U2 Chris Rea […]

Given the way this year has panned out for most everyone, I wanted to bring a good few hours of mostly just beautiful music for you. We’re clocking in at almost 5 hours on this one, too! ENJOY! John Barry Aaron Zigman Duke Ellington Quincy Jones Cal Tjader Anita O’Day The Pied Pipers The Ink […]

The time I’ve spent in Texas is coming to an end…so, I felt the need to share this with you…as a friend. Jim Croce John Denver Meat Loaf Bruce Springsteen Stevie Wonder Sly & The Family Stone The Five Stairsteps Johnny Nash Frank Sinatra Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong Duke Ellington & John Coltrane Garth […]

This week’s episode is a tribute to my father…hell, this entire 8 years of shows has been a tribute to him. ENJOY! Laura Nyro Mandy Patinkin The Five Stairsteps Carole King John Gorka Hothouse Flowers Mark Eitzel Jerry Orbach Selections from the Original Broadway Cast of Les Misérables Nat King Cole Chet Baker John Coltrane […]

This week’s episode is dedicated to the Top 5 jazz records I own…and then some. John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman Miles Davis John Coltrane Duke Ellington Count Basie Louis Armstrong Benny Goodman Duke Ellington

With the 22nd anniversary of Frank Sinatra having passed this past week, I thought it ideal to salute the man…and his music! Enjoy! New York, New York Come Fly With Me Angel Eyes Makin’ Whoopee! Oh! Look At Me Now Saturday Night (Is The Loneliest Night of the Week) Tell Me At Midnight Special inclusion […]

Please enjoy this tribute to my mother…for Mother’s Day. Bon Iver Curtis Stigers Dion & The Belmonts Bill Haley & The Comets Chuck Berry Bobby Darin Dion Ben E. King The Platters The Fleetwoods The Tokens Danny & the Juniors Buddy Holly The Commitments Jersey Boys Mary Wells Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell Smokey Robinson […]

This week’s episode…the first in a while…is a cross between New York & Texas…which is kind of where I am at the moment. ENJOY! Bob Wills & His Texas Playboys Lyle Lovett Duke Ellington Benny Goodman Johnny Hartman Louis Armstrong Les Paul Nat “King” Cole Ella Fitzgerald Ellis Paul Soulhat

This year’s St. Patrick’s Day episode is shorter than it’s been in years…but, I hope, no less impactful. My affection & passion for Irish music – traditional, modern, singer/songwriters & more – is nearly boundless. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! Clannad Theme From ‘Riverdance.’ Afro-Celt Sound System Bing Crosby Mary Black Meghan McDonough The Chieftains […]

I hope you enjoy this short return to form here. I’ve missed doing this show muchly… Gene Krupa Benny Goodman Duke Ellington Ella Fitzgerald Duke Ellington Ella Fitzgerald Count Basie Nat “King” Cole John Coltrane & Johnny Hartman Bing Crosby The Gloaming Oscar Peterson Shawn Smith

This week’s show is a unique romp through a whole lot of stuff…I normally don’t veer too far afield here, but…I decided to bring some different stuff to open the show… The Hedge Schools Joseph Arthur Bruce Springsteen Grant Green John Coltrane Miles Davis Charles Mingus Billy Eckstine Count Basie & Joe Williams Johnny Hartman […]

Hello and welcome to New York Standard, I’m your host, Andre Archimbaud.   New York Standard is a show dedicated to the best music from the era that made New York Standard.  This is the music from the great jazz ages from swing and bop to cabaret and broadway. Ellington, Coltrane, Ella, Basie & of course […]

This week’s show is a mix of up & down numbers…a unique tribute to Chris Cornell opens it up & then we go into the more normal canon. Enjoy! Chris Cornell Van Morrison & Chet Baker Billy Eckstine Johnny Hartman Dinah Washington Helen Merrill John Coltrane Big John Patton Count Basie Duke Ellington Ella Fitzgerald […]

Nina Simone Chet Baker Helen Merrill Dave Brubeck & Jimmy Rushing Dave Brubeck Quartet The Nat “King” Cole Trio Johnny Hartman Miles Davis Quintet Count Basie & His Orchestra John Coltrane Benny Goodman Woody Herman The Twilight Singers Shawn Smith

On this special edition of New York Standard, I bring you a cross section of Irish music to celebrate the day. Some of the songs are traditional & some are modern, some are rock & roll & some are not. But, they all have a specific place in this show. Happy St. Patrick’s Day, everyone! […]