Nicolay – The Secret [Stream]

“City Lights Vol. 3: Soweto” is the new solo release by Grammy nominated multi-instrumentalist/producer Nicolay of independent soul duo The Foreign Exchange. “Soweto” is an ode to the South African township and it’s neighboring city of Johannesburg, the site of The Foreign Exchange’s triumphant South African debut performance in 2014. The 10-song set features contributions by Phonte, Carmen Rodgers and Tamisha Waden.

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Nicolay w/ The Hot At Nights – Shibuya Session [Free EP]

Download: Nicolay w/ The Hot At Nights – Shibuya Session +FE Music proudly presents the “Shibuya Session EP”, a collaboration between Nicolay and the Raleigh-based exploratory jazz trio The Hot At Nights, led by 8-string guitar virtuoso (and The Foreign Exchange guitarist) Chris Boerner with Matt Douglas on sax/woodwinds and Nick Baglio on drums. The EP was recorded at Sound Pure Studios in Durham NC and features new interpretations and arrangements of eight instrumental compositions from Nicolay’s 2009 album “City Lights Vol. 2: Shibuya“. Tracklist 01. Shibuya Station 02. Rain In Ueno Park 03. Satellite 04. Meiji Shrine 05. The Inner Garden 06. Crossing 07. Bullet Train 08. Departure

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