The Nils - Jazz Gems-The Best of Nils - 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

Upon first listen to Nils new album UP CLOSE & PERSONAL it is apparent that this already chart topping artist is deserving of the many accolades he has received including Song of the Year from Radio & Records magazine. Nils' live appearances have been wowing audiences from Coast to Coast and feature a top lineup of musicians including Clydene Jackson, Oliver Brown, Ricky Lawson, Reggie McBride and Alex Al. All of these players are featured on the new CD in addition to Shilts who plays sax on InchJazz CruiseInch. Nils says that Inchthis album is about the hottest players, recorded live not using any loops or synthesized sounds in the recordingInch. His two previous albums InchPacific Coast HighwayInch & InchReady to PlayInch garnered numerous chart topping hits. Album Tracks 1. Soul Mates 2. Up Close & Personal 3. Jazz Cruise 4. Europa 5. Never Let Go (Of the One You Love) 6. 60 10 29 7. Until I See You Again 8. East Bay 9. Happy to C U 10. Getting Hooked 11. Catalina 12. Winter Rain