A ska-flavoured cover of the 1964 Billy Stewart soul classic Sitting In The Park by UK soulful jazz and pop-styled singer/songwriter and musical storyteller David Nathan from his 3rd CD "I Used To Rule The World..." available on Amazon and i-Tunes

I Used To Rule The World

Sitting In The Park

Sitting In The Park (the Billy Stewart soul classic, ska-style!)

Soulful UK jazz-pop singer/songwriter and musical storytelller DAVID NATHAN offers his take on The Bee Gees classic To Love Somebody in tribute to one of his primary musical inspirations, the late great Nina Simone, a primo track from the new CD, "I Used To Rule The World," available now at i-Tunes and Amazon

To Love Somebody

To Love Somebody (Bee Gees classic)

This is an original composition by award-winning songwriter/producer and musician Preston Glass and Gabrielle Walker that I recorded on my first album, "Reinvention" - a hidden gem that seems to be getting renewed attention!   Co-produced and arranged by Giovanna Imbesi, featuring the legendary Sweet Inspirations on background vocals.  

Reinvention

When Your Heart Whispers Love

When Your Heart Whispers Love (ft, The Sweet Inspirations)

A soulful intimate reading of the Curtis Mayfield song, recorded live at Private Island Studios, Hollywood, with two super talented musicians, Giovanna Imbesi on piano and Craig Thomas on sax, produced by award-winning songwriter and producer Preston Glass

Wistful Elegance

The Makings Of You

The Makings Of You (Curtis Mayfield song)

 Recorded with piano (Giovanna Imbesi) and sax (Craig Thomas) at Private Island studios in Hollywood, a sparse, soulful reading of a song I've loved since way back.  Hope you like it too!

Nights In White Satin (a soulful version of the classic Moody Blues track)

Recorded in the UK with John Watson (piano), Miles Danso (bass) and Derek Nash (sax), our take on an original Aretha composition that was included on her first Atlantic album.  Smooth, soulful, sultry...  

Don't Let Me Lose This Dream

Don't Let Me Lose This Dream (an Aretha Franklin original)

An original composition, penned with my longtime collaborator Byron Motley; this was recorded in London with producer Dave Holland.  A great rhythmic groove...and for sure, a track that will be on my 2017 CD, 'Midnight Angel'.  Happy to be offering you this preview...

In My Heart Of Hearts

Chaka Khan, multi-Grammy-award winning global music legend: "Shambhala is one of the most BEAUTIFUL songs I've EVER HEARD!!!!!!  I'm profoundly impressed and it moved me in such a way that I'm changed (for lack of a better word) so now I'm needing more!!"

(Echoes Of) Shambhala'
Composed by Aritra Bhattacharya
Lyrics by David Peter Nathan
Published by Nefer Music
Original track produced, arranged and mixed by Geoffrey Ahn for AHNtertainment; co-produced by Aritra B
Vocals: David Nathan
Violin Solo: Aritra B
Mixed by Aritra B & Drew Horley
Vocals and violin overdubs, recorded and engineered by Drew Horley at LAB Studios, London
Mastering: LANDR Mastering; 432Hz-enhanced
Produced by Aritra Bhattacharya & Rajesh Ranjan Sinigh for Myriad Entertainment 
Contact:  nefermusic0215@gmail.com

"Shambhala" is inspired by the mythology surrounding a lost mystical city in the Himalayas. I first heard of it when I was working with Maurice White, the founder of Earth, Wind & Fire in 1985; I had a vivid dream about reaching Shambhala and it is now referenced in my works-in-progress book, "Through 7 Lives" about six previous lifetimes, specifically in the chapter on Norbu, a Nepalese Buddhist monk,

The music speaks for itself and is a total departure from anything I've ever done, signals the start of a whole new chapter in my musical development and music I am committed to sharing and touching people the world over, as well as being the catalyst for global success and recognition. We will be working on a video... Stay tuned!

Enjoy!

'(Echoes Of) Shambhala'

(Echoes Of) Shambhala (432hz Enhanced) [feat. Aritra B]

Ft. Aritra B: (Echoes Of) Shambhala (432Hz-enhanced)

This is the first track under our new musical partnership, David N(athan) and Aritra B(hattacharya), fusing different musical styles and creating healing vivid soundscapes.   It's the second track we've done as part of our first EP due for release this year.  Please feel free to share the link. 

I See You In My Dreams
Composer: Aritra B
Lyricist:  David N
Produced by Aritra Bhattacharya for Myriad Entertainment Ltd.
Mixed by Paul 'In The Mix' Miles
Recorded April 2017, Select Studios, London 
(c) 2017, David Nathan 
contact: davidn.aritrab@gmail.com

Ft. Aritra B: I See You In My Dreams-(432Hz-enhanced)

The mastered, 432Hz-enhanced third track from our works-in-progress 2017 EP; another vivid soundscape for your enjoyment.

(On The) Edge Of Memory
Composer: Aritra Bhattacharya
Lyricist: David Nathan
Vocals: David N
Violin: Aritra B
Produced and mixed by Aritra B
(c) 2017, David N & Aritra B
Contact for moire info, bookings, etc.: davidn.aritrab@gmail.com

(On The) Edge Of Memory (432Hz-enhanced)

Ft. Aritra B: (On The) Edge Of Memory (432Hz-Enhanced)

The fourth track from the forthcoming David N & Aritra B EP, another vivid soundscape!

A Long Way From Blue
Composed by Aritra Bhattacharya
Lyrics by David Nathan
Produced by Aritra B; co-produced by Drew Horley; mixed by Aritra B and Drew Horley
Recorded at LAB Studios, July 2017

A Long Way From Blue

A Long Way From Blue (432Hz-Enhanced)

So proud of this interpretation of a great song (which I first heard by Roberta Flack in the early '90s) and even happier to have had the great saxophonist Najee and the ever-soulful Sweet Inspirations on the track!  Recorded in L.A. with Giovanna Imbesi and some wonderful musicians...

Angel Eyes

Angel Eyes (ft Najee and The Sweet Inspirations)

Recorded in 1978 at Studio 21 in midtown Manhattan as part of a four-song live session, this disco version of the classic "Stand By Me" has never seen the light of day...until now!  Inspired by the use of the song in 2018 at the Royal Wedding, time to share it!

Stand By Me (Disco Version) (1978 Previously Unreleased Recording)

This is a samba-styled version of the classic tune...produced by the great Giovanna Imbesi in L.A. and with the amazing Sweet Inspirations doing the background vocals.  Definitely a personal favorite among my recordings!

Cry Me A River

Cry Me A River (Brazilian-style) with The Sweet Inspirations

He's been described as 'Marianne Faithfull meets Sade!' His smokey mocha-flavoured vocal style evokes memories of a bygone era, of intimate dimly-lit '40s and '50s jazz clubs and yet has the kind of timeless quality associated with the likes of Nina Simone, his primary personal and musical mentor.

David Nathan  began his lifelong passion for music with the great recordings of the late Simone, ‘The High Priestess Of Soul.’  As a teenager growing up in London in the mid-‘60s, he started the first UK ‘appreciation society’ (or fan club) for this legendary artist, who at different junctures encouraged him to pursue his own love for singing and performing.
 
Born in London, David has loved music for as long as he can remember, listening to artists like Alma Cogan, Perry Como and Rosemary Clooney as a child before discovering the music of Dionne Warwick, Nina Simone and Aretha Franklin as a teenager.

David worked in record shops, wrote for different fan magazines and spent years working behind the scenes; he recorded demos, wrote songs and occasionally performed during a stay in the U.S. in cities like New York and Los Angeles.

With the further direct encouragement of such illustrious artists as Roberta Flack and Bonnie Raitt, David began recording and performing (primarily in the U.S.)  in 2003. His 2003 CD debut, “Reinvention” includes a number of pop and jazz classics such as The Beatles’ “Blackbird,” Billie Holiday’s “You Don’t Know What Love Is” and a Brazilian-styled version of “Cry Me A River” (featuring The Sweet Inspirations).  The 2007 follow-up, “Wistful
Elegance” includes a poignant version of “Wild Is The Wind” and a diversity of tunes written by Burt Bacharach & Hal David, Thom Bell & Linda Creed and Rod Temperton among others; and features special guests Najee, Kenny Lattimore and Will Downing, with Roberta Flack penning the liner notes for the CD. 

Returning to London in 2009, David began working in 2010 on his first CD "I Used To Rule The World..." (inspired by the Coldplay hit "Viva La Vida"), out now on i-Tunes and Amazon, with David's readings of "Sitting In The Park" (the 1964 soul classic, reinvented with a ska-beat), The Bee Gees' "To Love Somebody," Elton John's "Your Song" and more, all given David's soulful vocal stamp. 

With great artists like Marlena Shaw and Jean Carne among his supporters, David's aim is to appeal to the generations that love the music of Sade, Norah Jones, Mose Allison and of course, Nina Simone.  He has created an exciting and soulful jazz/blues show that includes his own recent recordings as well as a personal musical salute to Nina Simone that includes his sharing some of his memories of spending time with this amazing artist
 
The Simone salute currently includes “Wild Is The Wind,” “Feeling Good,” “To Love Somebody” and “Willow Weep For Me” and the original composition, “Strange Mood” (which inspired Simone’s positive comments on his musical skills) along with songs drawn from the three CDs recorded by David.   
 
With his trio (keyboards, bass and sax), David offers a musically-satisfying performance, ideal for contemporary music and jazz festivals as well as club and concert venues and his goals include performing at The Royal Albert Hall in London, The Olympia Theatre in Paris, The Hollywood Bowl in Los Angeles and Carnegie Hall in New York. 

David P Nathan

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