Nils "Pacific Coast Highway" Smooth Jazz Music CD Review
Pacific Coast Highway is the latest release from Smooth Jazz Artist Nils, and is another winner from this talented musician.
This one will grab your attention right from the very first note with Pacific Coast Highway and won’t let go until the very last note of the very last song Baja California, which by the way is another great track.
Pacific Coast Highway is a nicely varied, mix of 12 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly outstanding artist. Most of the songs display a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are his own personal experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions of love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
Nils is one of those musicians that has the ability to just bowl you over with his talent. The kind of artist it’s really a treat to be able to listen to.
Listen to this CD and I believe you’ll find there’s not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired and the production is simply outstanding. If you’re even mildly into Smooth Jazz music you’ll enjoy this album.
While the entire album is outstanding the truly standout tracks are Georgy Porgy [track 3], You’ve Got A Friend [track 5], and Baja California [track 12].
My SmoothLee Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1, Pacific Coast Highway. Wow!
Pacific Coast Highway Release Notes:
Nils originally released Pacific Coast Highway on Jan 25, 2005 on the Baja / TSR Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Pacific Coast Highway
2. Baack Pocket
3. Georgy Porgy
4. Coming Home
5. You’ve Got
A Friend
6. Cruisin
7. Sneakin’
8. Summer Nights
9. Hey Ya
10. Keep Rollin’
11. Kona Girl
12. Baja California
Personnel include: Nils (various instruments); Abraham Laboriel (bass instrument); Steve Ferrone (drums); Steve Reid (percussion). Recording information: The Room Behind The Bar, Hidden Hills, CA.
By: Clyde Lee Dennis