Steven Nichols - From Dust (2024) [Official Digital Download]

From Dust is Steven's debut album release. He wrote this music for and with his musical peers, alongside a journey that brought him from 'From Dust', to life in Christ. The name seemed fitting to reflect a debut release and a life which have been brought 'From Dust', to life itself.

Steven describes the idea behind the project: “’From Dust’ is my debut project that has been gradually formed over the last few years. It has developed through playing and studying with the incredible musicians on the album, primarily out of the musical connections I have developed with saxophonist, Charlie Rees, and pianist, Reuben Goldmark, who have influenced my musical journey and have inspired my compositions over the last decade. The project also coincided with my journey to faith In Christ. I was inspired to write throughout this period and that journey brought ‘From Dust’ to life. The name seemed fitting to reflect a debut release and a life which have been brought ‘From Dust’, into life!”

Steven continues, sharing his perspective of the music from the album: “The compositions were developed and brought together through a series of gigs around the UK where the quartet of Charlie, John, Reuben and I developed a sound that was captured in the recording studio the month after. Amund came in as the final piece the day before the recording. After a brief chat through the music, he brought it to life. My last instruction to him was to ‘bring some chaos’ which you can hear in tracks ‘From Dust’ and ‘Green Juice’!”

Steven describes his new relationship with Ubuntu Music: “It is a privilege to work with Martin and the team at Ubuntu whose enthusiasm and passion helped bring this project to life. The time Ubuntu gives to young, upcoming artists drew me to the label and this was perfectly embodied by the encouragement I have received throughout the project from Martin. Being part of a label that has artists including Chet Baker, Seamus Blake and a who’s who of the best of the British jazz scene is truly unbelievable.”

Martin Hummel, Director of Ubuntu Music, concludes: “ I was first introduced to Steven and his music a few years back and was immediately attracted to his compositional style and his warm, infectious playing. Steven’s quintet, featuring the excellent contributions Charlie Rees (sax) and Reuben Goldmark (piano), make this a very special debut album. We are thrilled to be a part of this project and we welcome Steven with open arms into our Ubuntu Music Family.”

Steven Nichols: trumpet & flugelhorn
Charlie Rees: tenor sax
Reuben Goldmark: piano
John Jones: bass
Amund Kleppan: drums

Tracklist:
1. When All Is Said And "Dunn" (07:29)
2. Treyarnon (07:11)
3. Nichols Blues (05:24)
4. From Dust (04:41)
5. Every Cloud (06:13)
6. Green Juice (03:58)
7. Nebula (06:54)


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