Smooth Jazz Therapy has long been attracted to the sumptuous west coast groove that typifies the style of guitarist Nils. His 2005 album ‘Pacific Coast Highway’ made him an instant radio favorite and the follow up ‘Ready To Play’ only served to re-enforce his position as the preeminent purveyor of what I have described as ‘chill out funk’. In fact, even with his more up tempo numbers, Nils production is able to engender a hypnotic quality that transports the listener, trance like, to another place. Now he is back with a brand new offering ‘Up Close And Personal’.
Self produced and substantially self written, this twelve track tour de force finds Nils seeking a more live feel to his music and the fact he achieves it to perfection is due in no small part to a hand picked rhythm section that includes Ricky Lawson on drums, bass supremo’s Alex AL and Reggie McBride, Clydene Jackson on keyboards and vocals plus the percussion of Oliver Brown. The very soulful result is sure to propel Nils back to the top of the contemporary jazz charts. Be sure to check back here soon for a complete review of ‘Up Close And Personal’.
For more and to get the latest on Nils go to www.nilsmusic.com.