Album Notes

Nathen was born in Montreal, and has been a professional vocalist/bassist/guitarist since 1977, graduating from Concordia University's Music Program in 1985. Since calling Vancouver his home in 1992, he's enjoyed making music with numerous local, national and international acts, including Randy Bachman, Gary Fjellgaard, Aaron Pritchett and
Shari Ulrich.

His musical life began in the Catholic church of his youth, and he's remained active in liturgical/sacred/inspirational music ever since. He performs regularly at numerous New Thought churches and Kirtan gatherings in and around Vancouver.

Nathen believes that his purpose in this life is to inspire and heal through his music. His debut CD, "Little By Little", released in March of 2007, is a powerful realization of his purpose, fully intertwining his two passions of music and spirituality.

In an effort to build relationships and get his music out into the world, Nathen is performing at many events in 2008, including the International Folk Alliance Music Conference (Memphis) in February, Harmonizing with Humanity (Phoenix) in March, Music Strategies (Los Angeles) in May, New Thought Music Week (Kansas City) in September, and at FAR-West (Phoenix) in October. As a direct result of these
experiences, Nathen is now beginning to perform at house concerts (www.concertsinyourhome.com) and at New Thought churches in both Canada and the U.S..

Reviews

"A fine, evidently trained Vancouver singer musically mapping his spiritual quest. You'll hear flashes of influences like Steely Dan occasionally but this is mostly an original set with some inspired arrangements."

John P. McLaughlin, The Province

"Vocalist Nathen Aswell treads an easy-listening path to
enlightenment on his debut CD Little By Little. Blue-eyed soul, lite funk and upbeat pop combine with Aswell's assured delivery for a pleasant, unbumpy, ride."

Shawn Conner, The Vancouver Courier

"If you ever need some listening music that is positive, happy and uplifting then you must acquire a copy of a CD called "Little By Little". Vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer Nathen Aswell has recorded an upbeat and uplifting performance of 11 originals. Nathen's crystal-clear voice is well out front in this recording and
his vocal performances show that he has an incredible range (a la Stevie Wonder) and knows how to use it..."

Bob Hales, president of Vancouver Musicians' Association (Local 145 of AFM)

"...Nathen's musical voice is strong - think of well crafted Police-inspired pop rock tunes " but the real highlight is
Nathen's actual voice. This guy can sing! Open, honest, real, enveloping, you can hear all this and more the instant Nathen's vocals start. The lyrics are coming from a deeper place and it is as if Nathen has found a way into that deeper place and effortlessly lets those words launch themselves, with passion and commitment, out into the world. Of course the amount of effort it takes to sound effortless is obvious, but since the art is to conceal the art, then
Nathen's singing can only be described as masterful...If you're looking for some inspirational, self-affirming music to accompany you on your journeys, I invite you to check out Nathen's music too."

Jim Reilly, StickNews

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