Nils - Cool Shades - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

Nils' new album entitled InchPlayInch is a perfect metaphor for his easy going, effortless ability to produce, compose, perform and engineer a 12 track collection of amazing hits. The endless studio hours spent have resulted in a unique yet very commercial sound that crosses into multiple formats. From the opening track InchCoast to CoastInch to the sure to be radio single InchStraight Down the LineInch and the soulful remake of the George Michael classic hit, InchCareless WhispersInch, Nils has delivered a collection of evergreen hits to be added to his stellar song catalog.Calling on his musician friends and others to lend an ear and help with the many elements of the production, Nils' chosen lineup has created an album of excellent sound quality and first class musicianship featuring Steve Cole, lead sax and sax solo; Daryl Williams, bass; Oliver C. Brown, percussion; Johnny Britt, keys, trumpet swells and trumpet solo; Jay-Jam, horns; Dov and the Love Star Strings, string section; Gail Johnson, piano; Eddie Brown, vocals; Tony Moore, drums; Roberto Vally, bass; Phillippe Saisse, keyboards; Mike Parlett, saxes; Mitch Foreman, piano; Clydene Jackson, vocals, Rhodes keyboard; Nate Harrison, keys; Charley Langer, saxes; Eric Valentine, drums; Brandon Willis, sax; Simon Phillips, drums; Album Tracks 1. Coast to Coast 2. We Got Love 3. Straight Down the Line 4. Sway 5. Play It 6. Goldfinger 7. California 8. So Get on Up 9. Careless Whisper 10. Off to the Races 11. Voices in the Dark 12. Fire of My Heart

Nils last album, PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY catapulted him into the upper echelon of the smooth jazz genre with two #1 singles, the title track and InchSummer NightsInch. READY TO PLAY is his follow-up which is sure to be a fixture at radio throughout 2007. It's chock full of Nils' signature funky guitar grooves and radio friendly hooks. Album Tracks 1. Ready to Play 2. Just Smile 3. Catnap 4. Midnight Breeze 5. Sunrise on Sunset 6. You Gotta Be 7. Dreamin' 8. My Girl 9. Hi Five 10. Only You 11. Hurry Up and Wait 12. Last Night

Nils' 2012 album, City Groove captivates the exciting vibrant sound of the best of today's jazz grooves. The album includes 12 original compositions featuring some of today's hottest musicians accompanying Nils on lead guitar. The players include Ricky Lawson and Simon Phillips on drums; Alex Al, Reggie McBride and Daryl Jones on bass; Clydene Jackson and Mitch Forman on keyboards and Oliver Brown percussion. Nils is also joined by chart topping artist Jeff Golub on a great instrumental duet. Album Tracks 1. City Groove 2. Casablanca 3. Sunset BLVD 4. Let's Bounce 5. Funk in Da House 6. Get on the Dance Floor 7. Red Wine and Sunsets 8. Call Me 9. Have An Attitude 10. Soul 2 Soul 11. Up and Away 12. The Alchemist