Hard to believe Nick Marks' 'happy place' EP evolved after a month - at a time of becoming a new father! Proof that doing what you love is good for you.
Moving on from the 'Cinematic Chromatics' trilogy EP (see review HERE) and Daylight Robbery's 'Third Island Suite' (see review HERE), the new EP kicks off with a track called 'Do What U Love'.
Playing durm samples from LA's Tamuz, we're treated to a Dilla-esque jazz jam session with Marks on keys, Dave Levy (trumpet), vocals from longtime collaborator Arta Jēkabsone and strings from Lavinia Pavlish.
The title track, 'Happy Place' slips into a large-cinematic Lalo Schifrin meets Roy Hargrove vibe and that can wander into Herbie Handcock/Mike Post OST - wait 'till you here 'Oui Chef!'
'champagne flowers' is heavy on the strings and he leave's us with 'the less i think, the more i do' which is perhaps the busiest of the set as he gets more fully orchestra - it's all stunning.
If you loved 'Cinematic Chromatics' you're going to love this and although Nick hails from down-under, as he's living in New York; I wonder if he'll ever get to meet up with Zachary Bernns (see review HERE) for what would be a Jazz-beats-house super group.
BUY LINK / PRE-ORDER: https://nickmarks.bandcamp.com/
Artist: Nick Marks
Title: happy place EP
Release date: 3rd July, 2026
Label: Marks Bros Records
Cat. No: -
Format: Digital
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