!earshot year-end picks 2005

Dan Sich

Dan Sich, host of Wednesday Afternoon Jazz (http://wedaftjazz.blogspot.com/) heard weekly on CKMS-FM, 100.3, Waterloo.  Librarian by day, jazz guitarist by night.

Top records
Diana Panton - ...yesterday perhaps - (self-produced)
Diana is an amazing young Canadian talent who has already won wide acclaim.  He vocals are sweet and innocent.  Joining her on this album are two of Canada's finest:  guitarist Reg Schwager and pianist/bassist Don Thompson (who also co-produced the album).

Susie Arioli Band featuring Jordan Officer - Learn To Smile Again – (Justin Time)
This collection of bittersweet compositions (6 by Roger Miller) will help you get over your breakup with 'him' or 'her' without trivializing or cheapening the experience.

Best personal campus radio moment or experience of the year: