A point in the direction of Southside

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WHO'D have thought grizzled experimental rock, folk and blues singer-songwriter Tom Waits was a swinger all along.

For the Grammy Award winning musician has teamed up with similarly grizzled singer Southside Johnny and La Bamba's Big Band for Grapefruit Moon, a tasty trip through the singer's impressive songbook.

A brassy, ballsy electric big band take on Waits's cinematic and often intimate songs, Grapefruit Moon is an interesting, engaging and fruitful party, destined to boost interest in all parties concerned.