Collected Dreams is the latest cd from Nick Homes. It is a mixture of contemporary jazz with influences from Europe and Latin America. The effect of the beautiful melodies and lush textures is uplifting and refreshing. Three of the nine tracks feature vocals.
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Walk in the sun This South American influenced cd features Argentinean vocalist Ana Robles. The tunes are all song based and utilize the Rhythms and harmony of Pan America. "This is an album full of attractive melodies, with the music never taking itself too seriously, which is not to say that we shouldn't" Nick Lea
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Indian Summer (2002) is a gentle offering, exploring a more European, Classical approach to Jazz composition and performance. The pieces are longer in form, in some cases "through composed". The playing is extremely sensitive,
with the emphasis being less is more.
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Not Tonight is a journey into freer concepts, space and improvisation.The compositions are mostly linear and allow the group greater space for interaction. It features the trio of Alto Saxophone, Bass and Drums with appearances of Harp and Guitar.
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Revenge of the Chicken by Nick Homes and the Dirty Dogs released in 1998 is darker in character than its predecessor. Described by Blues and Soul Magazine as "mix of funk and jazz... compelling and extremely gritty"
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Free Lunch is the first cd by The Dirty Dogs, a band that mixed Jazz with R+B, Latin and Funk. "Combines Maceo Parker and Rahsaan Roland Kirk for one of the funkiest recordings you are likely to hear. It's fun, fresh and full of funk infected charm..." Blow Magazine
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