The New Thing 16/07/12 Playlist & Albums
Here’s what albums were featured on The New Thing today and which tracks were played!
Mark Lockett – Sneaking Out After Midnight
Wellington born now Melbourne based drummer Mark Lockett has released his fourth album on the Rattle Jazz label. Where his previous release featured interpretations of the works of Ornette Coleman, Sneaking Out After Midnight features all original compositions by Mark and the added talents of Joel Frahm on sax and Orlando Le Fleming on bass. A classic feel with a hint of swing.
Tracks played on The New Thing:
‘For Heaven’s Sake’
‘Good Day For A Fog’
‘Tennis Elbow’
A Track From Eastside Radio’s Album Of The Week
‘Take Flight’ by Shelly Hughes from the album Where The Owl Was
Neneh Cherry & The Thing – The Cherry Thing
Neneh Cherry is bringing back the ATTITUDE into jazz music. Jazz music, the original rebellious genre, often in many new releases lacks that rebellious touch – Neneh Cherry is smashing that theory to pieces. Raw, deep, energetic, The Thing go deep and Neneh’s vocals are fresh and cool as a cucmber. Awesome.
Tracks played on The New Thing:
‘Accordian’
‘Golden Heart’
‘Cashback’
Ondatropica – Ondatropica
The latest release on the Soundway label is from the Colombian fusion group Ondatropica. They’re debut release features a mish mash of cumbia, latin, soul, beatbox, hip hop, boogaloo, ska, dub and funk music to name but a few of the genres! Partly produced by the hugely talented Quantic, Ondatropica are firmly part of a group that are reviving Colombian music in South America.
Tracks played on The New Thing:
‘Suena’
‘Swing De Gillian’
‘3 Reyes de La Terapia’
‘Ska Fuentes’
Independent Track Of The Week
‘enChanted’ by Voice Of Trees.
The Dillion James Band – One Chance To Say It
One Chance To Say It is the follow up EP to The Dillion James Band’s debut album. Easy going reggae vibes released on the small Beanstalk Record label. Look out for the didgeridoo on the ‘Blood Brother Remix’.
Tracks played on The New Thing:
‘$haped Itch’
‘Blood Brother Remix’
‘Jammin Part B’
Be sure to tune in every Monday from 9.00 til 10.30am for your weekly dose of fresh new music!
Sammy Al
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