Nimbus Sextet - Dreams Fulfilled (2020)

Introducing Nimbus Sextet, a major new talent on the UK Jazz scene. Led by pianist/keyboardist Joe Nichols, the Glaswegian contemporary jazz outfit play infectiously original music that spans the musical spectrum. Nimbus Sextet's fresh take on jazz blends instantly relatable melodic hooks with driving grooves, sophisticated musicianship and episodic compositions.

The core of the Nimbus Sextet sound comes courtesy of Joe with long-time collaborators Alex Palmer and Mischa Stevens. The trio met while studying at Edinburgh University and have continued to perform together ever since. Nimbus Sextet was fully formed in 2018 with the addition of Martin Fell and Euan Allardice joining the line-up with James Mackay arriving later.

It was around this point the band started to compose and record the first shoots of what would become Nimbus Sextet’s blend. A decidedly well-balanced alchemy, arrived at somewhat naturally by way of the varied musical influences and contributions from each of its culturally diverse members. You’re as likely to hear elements of Herbie Hancock and Gil Scott-Heron as easily as The Roots and Robert Glasper.

Keyboards, Piano, Mellotron: Joe Nichols
Saxophone: Martin Fell
Trumpet: Euan Allardice
Bass Guitar: Mischa Stevens
Drums: Alex Palmer
Guitar: Luca Pisanu

Guest performers:

Percussion - Steve Forman (tracks 1 & 2)
Vocals - Anthony Thomaz (tracks 2 & 4)
Mellotron - Luigi Pasquini (track 3)
Guitar - Manuel Brazuna (track 5)