Episode 50 - Max Abrams & Samba Americana

Stories We Could Tell: A Mavericks FANcast
Episode 050 - Max Abrams & Samba Americana

Date Recorded: January 26th, 2025
Postdate: April 30th, 2026

During this, the fiftieth episode of "Stories We Could Tell", co-hosts Edwina Lambert and Mark Potter focus on the most recent album released by Mavericks sax man Max Abrams. The album, titled Samba Americana, combines a selection of classic songs across American musical history since 1959, with the rhythms of Brazilian jazz of the 1960s. With Abrams at its center, the album is a unique and unexpected experience, not simply one listens too. If you haven't experienced Samba Americana yet, let this episode be your inspiration. ENJOY!

Songs heard during this episode;
INTRO: The Mavericks - Stories We Could Tell

1. Santo & Johnny - Sleepwalk
2. Max Abrams - Sleepwalk
3. Neil Young - Harvest Moon
4. Max Abrams - Harvest Moon
5. Dolly Parton - Jolene
6. Max Abrams - Jolene
7. Willie Nelson - Waltz Across Texas
8. The Mavericks - Waltz Across Texas
9. Max Abrams - Waltz Across Texas
10. Roy Orbsion - Crying
11. Max Abrams - Crying
12. The Mavericks - Come Unto Me
13. Max Abrams - Come Unto Me
14. Patsy Cline - You Belong To Me
15. Max Abrams - You Belong To Me
16. Amie Comeaux - You Belong To Me
17. Chris Isaak - Wicked Game
18. Max Abrams - Wicked Game

OUTRO: The Mavericks "I Want To Know" (instrumental, 2003)

SONG SOURCES;
INTRO ... The Mavericks "Mono" (2015)

All Max Abrams selections from "Samba Americana" (2024). All others...

1 ... single (1959)
3 ... Neil Young "Harvest Moon" (1992)
5 ... Dolly Parton "Jolene" (1974)
7 ... Willie Nelson "Texas In My Soul" (1968)
8 ... digital single (2015)
10 ... single (1961)
12 ... The Mavericks "In Time" (2013)
14 ... Patsy Cline "Sentimentally Yours" (1962)
16 ... Amie Comeaux "Moving Out" (1994)
17 ... Chris Isaak "Heart Shaped World" (1989)

OUTRO ... The Mavericks 2003 self-titled album (SACD edition)