The Nils - City Groove - COMPACT DISCS [CD]

The cool, crafty title of Nils new album InchCaught In The GrooveInch says it all about his studio and onstage state of mind. A decade and a half after riding his first #1 hit InchPacific Coast HighwayInch into contemporary jazz history as Billboard's Song of the Decade 2001-2010, the relentlessly prolific composer, guitarist and producer continues to create instantly infectious, sonically adventurous tracks for himself and numerous artists eager to vibe with the energy of his Midas touch. He has scored numerous chart hits including InchSummer NightsInch, InchLet's BounceInch, InchGeorgy PorgyInch, InchReady to PlayInch InchCatnapInch, Straight Down the LineInch and 2011 Song of the Year InchJumpstartInch.Now it's time to gear up for the impact of Caught In The Groove's funky, high octane lead single Good Times Are BetterInch. Nils is also enjoying ongoing success on the Billboard Smooth Jazz Songs chart as co-writer and co-producer of pianist Lisa Addeo's InchListen to ThisInch, the first new title to reach the pole position in 2020. Album Tracks 1. Caught in the Groove 2. Good Times Are Better 3. Outta Sight 4. Above the Clouds 5. Stratmosphere 6. My Mornings with You 7. Mind Games 8. I Like the Way You Do It 9. Life Is What You Make It 10. All Roads Lead to You 11. Finally Here 12. When I Think of You

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