The Showdown, 15.10.12
A great selection of music this week, including Guy Lombardo, a violinist and bandleader from the 20s, known for his fun and quirky big band arrangements; the classic Serge Gainsbourg album ‘Histoire de Melody Nelson’; Gil Evans take on the music of Jimi Hendrix; and a brand new release from local grunge jazzers The Blind Hot Gems.
| Track Name
A Helluva Town |
Artist
George Russell |
Album
New York NY |
| Wonder Woman | Fox/Gimbel | Wonder Woman |
| 8 Humoresques, Op 101 | Guy Lombardo | In The Mood – Big Band Magic |
| Ballade De Melody Nelson | Serge Gainsbourg | Melody Nelson |
| I’m Not Talking | AC Newman | Shut Down The Streets |
| Strawberry Fields Forever | Otomo Yoshihide | Tails Out |
| Medley | Gil Evans | Plays The Music Of Jimi Hendrix |
| Theme From Taxi Driver (Reprise) | Bernard Herrmann | Taxi Driver |
| Manhattan – Rico | George Russell | New York NY |
| Investigation Of A Citizen Above Suspicion | Ennio Morricone | Film Music 1966-1987 |
| I’m My Own Grandpa | Guy Lombardo | Favourite Novelty Songs |
| En Melody | Serge Gainsbourg | Melody Nelson |
| Down-Right-Punch | The Blind Hot Gems | Just Like Voodoo |
| Men Of Station | 13 & God | 13 & God |
| Out O’ Breath | Guy Lombardo | 100 Classics |
| Cargo Culte | Serge Gainsbourg | Melody Nelson |
| You’re Getting To Be A Habit | Guy Lombardo | 16 Most Requested Songs |
| Crosstown Traffic | Gil Evans | Plays The Music Of Jimi Hendrix |