Passing the Exam with Helen May 6, 2010

In honor of those who are passing their exams this month to graduate, I have pulled together songs that tell a story in their titles of preparing and living through a exam. A special shout-out goes to those who will be taking the CAE (Certified Association Executive) exam tomorrow at ASAE!

I'll also be speaking to Monnette Sudler who has shows coming up at Twins Jazz this weekend! Hear from this "incredible tour de force" about her history of dedication to the jazz guitar.

• Sophie's Theme, Pam Parker, Imagine
• Ain't Misbehavin', Carmen McRae, 20th Century Masters - The Millennium Collection: The Best of Carmen McRae
• The Chance, Elana Stone, In the Garden of Wild Things
• Open Your Eyes, Elizabeth Shepherd, Besides
• Teach Me Tonight, Suede, Dangerous Mood
• Take Care of You for Me, Valaida Snow, Queen of Trumpet & Song
• Family, Monnette Sudler, Brighter Days for You
• Love Light In Flight, Monnette Sudler, Let the Rhythm Take You (feat. Abyss)
• Learning, Rebecca Martin, People Behave Like Ballads
• Think You Know Everything, Sweet Baby J'ai, Introducing J'ai Michel
• I Know You Know, Esperanza Spalding Esperanza
• Open Your Eyes (feat. Kelly Price), Angélique Kidjo, Keep On Moving - The Best 0f Angélique Kidjo
• Yes or No, Hailey Niswanger, Confeddie
• Ask Me, Freshlyground, Ma' Cheri
• Circles, Elizabeth Shepherd Trio, Start to Move
• Deep Within the Corners of My Mind, Melody Gardot, My One and Only Thrill (Bonus Track Version)
• Trouble In Mind, Nina Simone, Four Women: The Nina Simone Philips Recordings [Disc 2]
• I Didn't Know What Time It Was, Cassandra Wilson, Blue Skies
• Forgetful, Kate Davis, Introducing Kate Davis
• Compared to What, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Red Earth - A Malian Journey
• Don't Let Me Be Misunderstood, Nina Simone, Four Women: The Nina Simone Philips Recordings [Disc 1]
• How Important Can It Be, Sarah Vaughan, Golden Hits - Sarah Vaughan
• Why Don't You Do Right, Lea DeLaria, The Live Smoke Sessions
• Zen, Rokia Traoré, Tchamantché
• Have a Little Faith In Me, Patty Larkin, Rollin' into Memphis: Songs of John Hiatt
• The Count, Mary Lou Williams, Mary Lou Williams Story