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Folk singer Amos Lee will release 'Honeysuckle Switches: The Songs of Lucinda Williams' on Nov. 24 as part of Record Store Day's Black Friday sale. The tribute album features 11 covers including 'Greenville,' 'Get Right With God,' 'Everything Has Changed,' 'Compassion,' 'Sweet Old World' and Bus To Baton Rouge.'

Wayne Smith, Jr. is a drummer, composer, and educator with a multifaceted palette of soundscapes and genres at his disposal. Having toured across three continents, performed throughout the New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. music scenes, and currently working as a staple member of the legendary Sun Ra Arkestra, Smith’s accolades rightly herald his abilities as a master craftsman of the drum set.

Release Day Picks this week highlight new albums by Neil Young & Crazy Horse, Billy Strings & Terry Barber, Goose, Dezron Douglas, Neal Francis, Adrian Quesada, Amos Lee, Jimi Hendrix Experience and Dave Matthews Band.

Amos Lee is set to release a tribute album inspired by jazz legend Chet Baker's signature 1954 vocal debut, "Chet Baker Sings." To celebrate, the Kensington native singer-songwriter released a cover of "My Funny Valentine." The album, "My Ideal," will be available to stream or purchase on Friday, Nov. 18.

Amos Lee will release 'My Ideal,' a full-album reimagination of 'Chet Baker Sings,' featuring "My Funny Valentine (For Oskar and Eli)."