The New Thing 10/12/12 Playlist & Albums

Here’s what albums were featured on The New Thing today and which tracks were played!

 

 

 

 

 

Spike Mason – Widening Circles

The second album from Spike Mason, Widening Circles, is based on the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke with lyrics sung by the 2012 National Jazz Award winner Kristin Berardi. The style is a serene crossover of Jazz and classical music, a beautiful and tranquil listen throughout.

Tracks played on The New Thing:

‘How Surely Gravitys Law’

‘I Come Home From The Soaring’

‘You Come And Go’

A Track From Eastside Radio’s Album Of The Week

‘First Ambience’ by The Andy Sugg Group from the album The Berlin Session.

 

 

 

 

 

Bela Fleck and the Marcus Roberts Trio featuring Rodney Jordan and Jason Marsalis – Across The Imaginary Divide

Legendary banjo virtuoso Bela Fleck has teamed up with Jazz pianist Marcus Roberts and his trio to create both an energetic and relaxed album that crosses over between jazz and country blues. A fantastic release as you would expect, with improv keeping you buzzing and whirling.

Tracks played on The New Thing:

‘The Sunshine And The Moonlight’

‘I’m Gonna Tell You This Story One More Time’

‘Let’s Go’

 

 

 

 

 

The Blind Hot Gems – Just Like Voodoo

Forming in 2007, Just Like Voodoo is the debut album from Sydney trio The Blind Hot Gems. Their take on Jazz/Grunge Rock is alternative offering from your traditional jazz trio sound.

Tracks played on The New Thing:

‘Part V’

‘The Devil Bag’

‘Down-Right-Punch’

Independent Track Of The Week

‘Move Forward’ by Dr Piffle and the Burlap Band.

 

 

 

 

 

The Shaolin Afronauts – Quest Under Capricorn

Quest Under Capricorn marks the return of The Shaolin Afronauts after their debut last year ‘Flight of The Ancients’. Continuing their fantastic Afro/Jazz/Funk style, the Adelaide band have created a cracker once again that offer both smooth and chilled grooves and danceable edgy riffs.

Tracks played on The New Thing:

‘Brooklyn’

‘Winds Of Gayanamede’

‘End Of A Sun’

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