Nich Mueller - Culture in Flames (2016)

Label: Self Released

Source: Anthem Review

Genre: Modern Jazz Creative

GAB's Rating: ★★★★☆

Originally hailing from Kalamazoo, Nich Mueller has been developing original music and a strong following in the Michigan area since his Downbeat Award winning debut album ‘All in A Day’ surfaced in 2011.

Nich received a Bachelors of Music in Jazz Studies from Western Michigan University, and during his formal education he studied under or interacted with great jazz musicians and esteemed educators including Billy Hart, Fred Hersch, Ed Simon, Darmon Meader, and Peter Eldridge, as well as the highly esteemed faculty at WMU.

Throughout his career, he has been privileged enough to have performed alongside greats such as Donny McCaslin, Bob Mintzer, Kurt Elling, Roger Treece, Matt Hughes, Keith Hall, and Phil Palombi; as well to have performed in venues and festivals such as Carnegie Hall, the Allen Room in Jazz at Lincoln Center, the Gilmore International Keyboard Festival, and Jazz Educators Network. Nich Mueller currently resides in New York City.

‘Culture in Flames’ is Nich’s upcoming album set to be released on May 14th this year. It is the personalised musical statement of Nich and his band on the various thrills and issues we face living in the 21st century. Themes include digital age confusion, the experience of living in corporate controlled America, travel and self-discovery, the evolution of religion and spirituality, and personal trifles resulting from an increasingly distracting culture. 

1. I.D.I.C.
2. Top of a Tree
3. Somnambularmy
4. If Only
5. Continuity for the Clarification Crisis
6. Nature Boy
7. The Ultimatum
8. Beauty, Shakes Itself
9. Universe to View
10. Something to Take with You

Nich Mueller - Piano
Dominic Carioti - Sax
Brittney Harris - Cello
Adrian Moring - Bass
Marco Frey - Drums

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