New CD out now - "Dream with Me" (September 24, 2009)
Nicola's first solo recording is now available. "Dream with Me" is a collection of pieces for saxophone, piano and electronic instruments. The recording features Nicola on alto, soprano and baritone saxophones, and Alistair Parnell on piano and electronic instruments.
Some comments on 'Dream with Me'
"Fabulous! ...such a beautiful selection of pieces, and the playing is even more beautiful." Amy Dickson, saxophonist
"..... marvellous debut solo album...although there is a clear theme, there is a delightful variety to the tracks she has chosen...Nicola displays equal mastery of her instrument and the listener's emotions"
"Lovely choice of programme, and played wonderfully throughout. You're an amazing player, it's a fantastic achievement and you must be very, very pleased with the end result! Big big BIG congratulations!"
"I've just finished listening to your new CD and I think it's great. I think I shall be playing this when I need to chill out. The hard work you must have put into producing this shows in the high quality of yours and Ali's polished performance. Have you tried playing it in full Dolby surround sound? Quite interesting. Well done both of you."
"The selection of pieces is exceptional and the executions phenomenal."
"Love the CD, what a great collection of pieces and a fantastic sound you produce."
"Have just listened to your cd - again - it`s just lovely ! I've been carried away. Such a good combination of pieces all impeccably played ...a great bit of work you should be proud of youself."
"I listened to your Cd on the way home and think it is really excellent; one of the best £10's I've ever spent! Your control and warmth of sound is a pleasure to listen to and you convey the moods very well."
"Many thanks for sending me your lovely new CD. I like your selection of music and it all fits together and you and Alistair have done a great job - Congratulations." Nigel Wood
"I really liked it very much...pieces work brilliantly. Tasteful arrangement, tasteful playing from you both. Excellent."
"The beautiful playing will give lots of pleasure." Don Ashton
"Dreaming With You! It's fab, I absolutely love it! ...A really imaginative and varied collection of pieces all beautfully interpreted!"
"I had the luxury of being able to listen to your album without any distractions at the weekend!It was a real treat. I felt all the pieces were perfectly chosen to all merge seamlessly into one.It gave me a real sensation of "soaring" which is a great musical feeling when it happens.(especially on "Bennachie"). I really like "Consuelo's dream" as it seemed to be multi layered and full of different textures. "She moved through the fair" was very plaintive and full of feeling. It's very good for calming the spirit!"
"I have played your CD and was amazed at the versatility of the saxophone. There are some very unusual pieces and after hearing it the second time it became much clearer as which were going to become my favorites. The piano and sax blend very well, and are played with great sensitivity and expertise. A beautiful collection, good for dreaming!"
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