We're in the thick of the Summer season...and if you're like me, you like to hang out with friends during the Summer. Due to the oppressive heat of the day, most folks elect to hang out in the evening hours (myself included). While partaking in good "spirits" with good friends, the simmering, swarthy blanket of thick air hits my senses. This is when I like to go to jazz ballads: melodies and chords that linger like the heat on a Summer night. Stay cool & enjoy!