This is worth listening to, just for the magnificent clarinet solo by Sid Thomas!

Piano: Sid Thomas. Double bass: Andy Faulkner. Recorded in 2021 in UK and New Zealand. 
This song was composed by Artie Butler with lyrics by Butler & Molinari. Artie Butler writes about his inspiration for the song here: http://artiebutler.com/heres-to-life/

Here's to Life [Artie Butler]

It Could Happen To You

Save Your Love For Me

Vocals: Nance Wilson Guitar: David Ward Bass: Michael Coughlin Drums: Tony Bevan Clarinet: Sid Thomas.  Late night recording session,

Bad News [Gardot]

Morning Sun [Gardot]

Sid Thomas's version of the John Coltrane Rite of Passage piece, recorded long ago when my brain and fingers were quicker than they are now.

Giant steps

Ever found yourself somewhere you've never been before, and had the strong feeling you've been there before? This song is is for you.

5. Been Here Before

BBC Radio Ulster interview 3rd Feb 2013

Nance Wilson is a UK jazz vocalist who is now based in Queenstown, New Zealand. Nance and Queenstown jazz pianist Mark Rendall Wilson have formed a new jazz duo, 'Jazzicology', performing with multi-instrumentalist Cliff Leatherbarrow on double bass. Jazzicology will be performing at venues in and around Queenstown from April 2021 onwards and are available to book for events, festivals and parties.  

facebook page: www.facebook.com/Jazzicology
Jazzicology blog: www.tumblr.com/blog/jazzicology
Contact Nance: +64 (0)2042 19622

Background:
Nance trained in the UK with Pete Churchill, Nick Weldon and Andra Sparks at the UK Jazz School [jazzschool.co.uk], and with Paolo Vera, Pete Churchill and Andrea Vicari at the International Jazz Summer School in the Dordogne, France. 

Recordings & projects:
Alongside live performance work, Nance continues to collaborate on original compositions and 'vocalese' projects with UK jazz musician Sid Thomas, via their interconnected recording studio facilities in Kent, UK and Queenstown, NZ. They have previously recorded two collections of material: 'Loss Aversion' and 'The Country Side of Jazz', combining jazz standards with original material by Sid Thomas.  A third collection of new recordings is currently in progress; the first of which, 'Innocenti', is now available.

In addition to recording projects, Nance has held residencies at UK hotels, and performed at gigs in London and Hertfordshire.

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