The New Thing 24/12/12 Playlist & Albums
Here’s what albums were featured on The New Thing today and which tracks were played!
Paul Zaborac Trio – Actualize
Versatile sax man Paul Zaborac, originally from the US but now based in Sydney, has teamed up with his trio of Bill Williams on bass and Deva Permana on drums. The trio’s debut album features jazz in a variety of textures with great interplay between the trio. The drum work from Deva is particularly impressive as the trio experiment with their tempos.
Tracks played on The New Thing:
‘Eastside’
‘Near And Far’
‘7.3’
A Track From Eastside Radio’s Album For Christmas
‘Quest Under Capricorn’ by The Shaolin Afronauts from their album Quest Under Capricorn.
Adam Dunning – Glass Bottom Boat
A perfect album for this beautiful weather! Adam Dunning has returned with his second album and he brings back his dreamy take on Bossa Nova. Recorded in Rio with a heap of Brazilian talent, this album totally personifies Eastside’s ‘Cool Tunes For Hot Days!’
Tracks played on The New Thing:
‘The Amazonas’
‘Never Really Know’ feat. Barbara Mendes
‘Samba from THE SEA’ feat. Cris Delanno & David Feldman
‘Sofia’
Grant Arthur – A Very Grant Arthur Christmas
Local man Grant Arthur of Bellyache Ben and the Steamgrass Boys has released a Christmas album! Launched at The Vanguard in Newtown last Saturday, the album is a fun and quirky take on Christmas songs in his own unique folk/country/bluegrass/jazz style. A perfect Christmas present for those who like their alternative Christmas tracks!
Tracks played on The New Thing:
‘Joy Of Christmas’
‘Merry Bloody Christmas’
‘What’s The Point?’
‘Santa Went Down To Georgia’
Independent Track Of The Week
‘Brother of Mine’ by Joe Newton.
The Hushes – Black Betty EP
The new release from the Adelaide bluegrass/country quartet who were featured on Eastside earlier in the year with their debut ‘Cold River Blues’ as our Album of the Week! They continue where they lift off with totally infectious slide guitar from Cal Williams Jr, sultry vocals from Emily Davis, and toe tapping kicks from Kory Horwood on bass and Ben Timbers on banjo.
Tracks played on The New Thing:
‘Worried Man Blues’
‘Brownsville’
‘Preacher Man Blues’
‘Black Betty’
Be sure to tune in every Monday from 9.00am til 10.30am for your weekly dose of fresh new music!
Wising a Wonderful and Merry Christmas to you all, filled with plenty of Festive Cheer!
Sammy Al
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