Spring Sounds at Shore Fire

It's been warming up over the last few weeks here in NYC, and there are signs of spring everywhere. The farmer's market is back. The trees are green. And there are once again bands playing in the courthouse plaza across the street.

We see (and hear) it all here- rock bands, gospel choirs, drumlines, high school bands... but the first official plaza concert of 2008, which i'm listening to through my open office window, is a surprisingly good smooth jazz band. And by band, i think it's actually just one guy with an electric guitar and some backing tracks.

I've been enjoying myself trying to identify the songs he's playing. So far i've recognized
"Ignition" by R. Kelly (a bold choice)
"Brick House" by the Commodores
"K-Jee" by MFSB (from the saturday night fever soundtrack- I'm both ashamed and proud to have gotten that one)
"Could it be I'm Falling in Love"- The Spinners
"Ain't Nobody"- Chaka Kahn

As it's now lunch, i think i'm going to go down and have a look at the magic close-up.