Just Friends: Ryan Nielsen Quartet

Sometimes, hearing the words, "Just Friends," is followed with an unexpected sigh of relief . . .. Enjoy!
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30 years ago (yes, 1993) I started trying to play jazz in rural southeast Idaho, with the encouraging support of my parents and band director, Mr. Dan North (go Bobcats!), alongside my brother (justinnielsenmusic.com) and a cast of unforgettable friends (with whom I still have the pleasure of hanging out from time to time).
Since then, I've dreamt of recording a solo album with musicians whose leadership in the jazz world inspires me. I feel so grateful to have collaborated with this dream-team of musicians on today's performance:
Bobby Broom, guitar. www.bobbybroom.com
Christian Dillingham, bass. www.christiandi...
Kobie Watkins, drums. www.allaboutja...
This time, the arrangement is of the beautiful standard, Just Friends.
This whole project started on a STRONG intuition to do something creative that really challenged me. It was darn-near-miraculous that it all worked out! I absolutely loved it, and hope that you do to :-)
Ryan
Videography: Ryan Bennett www.ryanbennet...
Audio Recording: Dennis Tousana, Soundmine Studios. www.soundmines...
Post Production: Jason Richmond. www.jasonrichmo...

[@bradeneddington8919]

Sooooo good!

[@davidharrison3074]

Sweet arrangement and sound. Well put together. 👏🏻🎺

[@frankiealexander4690]

Thanks, friend!

[@christianstrums]

Beautiful

[@rebeccablack2586]

Just finished your most recent Mormon stories. Grew up in Louisiana, so jazz is in my blood. Very glad to find a new jazz artist to love!! Beautiful!!!

[@ryanstrumpet]

Thank you, Rebecca! I really appreciate this note . . . 🙂

[@clarklovell5885]

This is such a great take on a classic tune! Nice job!