Pacific Coast Highway

Nils | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 25, 2005)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Baja Records
• ASIN: B00070H9XO
• In-Print Editions: MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #51,143 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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Media Type: CD
Artist: NILS
Title: PACIFIC COAST HIGHWAY
Street Release Date: 01/25/2005
Domestic
Genre: JAZZ

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

34 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Unique Sound, May 23, 2005

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M. P. Wright (HOUSTON, TX USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pacific Coast Highway (Audio CD)

I can't believe I'm the first person to review "Nils" on Amazon. I have to admit I knew almost nothing about this guy until a few weeks ago. This is basically slow and mid tempo smooth jazz guitar with a very unique sound. Guest players like Paul Jackson, Jr., Gerald Albright, Steve Ferrone and Alex Acuna blend seamlessly into the mix. The only throw-away is a cover of the old Carol King song "You've Got a Friend" played with a drum machine, which could easily have been omitted. You can hear shades of other artists like Larry Carlton, Peter White and Chieli Minucci with a definite West Coast flavor. My favorite is a moody number called "Sneakin" that reminds me alot of Larry Carlton. The disc ends with a couple of nice acoustic tunes. A very pleasant surprise. Click on SmoothJazz.com and sample it. Highly recommended.-mw

11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars superguitarplayer, June 25, 2005

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R. warren "spuuudie" (Washington, DC) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pacific Coast Highway (Audio CD)

I am sad to say that I had never heard of Nils. I just checked out his sample and thought it sounded ok. Then I heard it on the radio and I rushed to get this cd. At first I did not like the cut (you've got a friend) but now I like every cut on this cd. This guy really lays down some smooth licks. My favorite would be the title cut Pacific Coast Highway and Hey Ya. You can listen to this cd all day and never get tired of it. You can't go wrong with this cd, I promise. Check it out, Nils has come up with a fantastic cd and it definitely should be a part of your jazz collection.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars excellent technique, October 2, 2005

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E. I. HILL (Philadelphia, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Pacific Coast Highway (Audio CD)

Nils is struttin' his stuff on this album. He is obviously an incredible guitar talent. He employs many different syles and techniques. I found the selection of material to be a little "all over the place". The only improvement that could be made to this album, or future outings, would be for him to find a niche for himself.
This album is definitely a "must own" for the guitar lover.