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The album was released April 24, 2020 on the label Trippin 'n
Rhythm. The cover was created by Bettie Grace Miner, which in a
sophisticated way combines photography and painting. Producers
and keyboardists Chris ‘Big Dog’ Davis, James Lloyd (from Pieces
of a Dream) and John Blasucci are supporting this project like
his previous album Just Being Me (2018). Romantic Nites conjures commonly referred to as the emotional journey. Spankies works with finger-clapping and foot-tapping cleverness. Call Me Love is a love ballad with a wonderful musical poetry. The sultry urban infected Right Around The Corner exposes a huge display of prowess and musical presence. The Closer I Get To You was written by James Mtume and Reggie Lucas and originally performed by Roberta Flack and Donny Hathaway on Flack's 1977 album Blue Lights in the Basement. Nick inhales the melody and transforms it skillfully decorated as if it were a delicious candy. On Just Let it Be Nick celebrates his virtuosity according to the motto make the melody as easy as possible so that your skills shine during the improvisations. Only 2CU Smile is fully dedicated to the melody, which picks up on proven elements with a groovy flow in the style of Frankie Beverly's Mace. Chi-Town is an affectionate nickname for Colionne's hometown Chicago. The tune reminds of the great Big Band time with a enormous punch of horns. Riding is stylistically more of a Chris 'Big Dog' Davis piece, although Nick with his Epitome guitar fits perfectly into this flair. Nick Colionne's musical bliss illuminates Finger Painting independently of its diversity like a sonic beacon. We all fervently hope to see this great entertainer live on stage again.
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Music
is often compared with the kindred fine arts, with painting. The
overall impression is created by the combination of several
color layers comparable to the complex chords of a piece of
music. What could be more obvious than Nick calling his latest
album Finger Painting.
