Album Notes

5th album of GRP recording artist Nils Gessinger. Soul-Jazz-Funk at it´s best! Being produced in New York City USA as well as in Los Angeles USA and Hamburg Germany, the new CD "Pass-ion" offers a variety of many styles such as Soul, Jazz, Funk, Fusion, Samba, Rock plus some sophisticated ballads and duets.

It features guest artists like:
Peter Weniger (tenor sax - Lionel Richie, Maceo Parker)
Will Lee (bass - Brecker Brothers, David Letterman Show)
John "Tropes" Tropea (guitar - Deodato "Zarathustra")
Herb Geller (alto sax - Clifford Brown, Bill Evans)
Joe Gallardo (trombone - Stan Kenton, Grammy with Mongo Santamaria)
Rocky Bryant (drums - Average White Band)
Tim Weston (guitar - Dr. Strut)
David Woodford (tenor sax - Dr. Strut)
Wolfgang Schlüter (vibraphone - NDR BigBand)

Nils Gessinger, being a passionate motorcycle driver, composed all tracks during tours through the European alps and the Spanish pyrenees. Therefore every track holds the title of a famous pass where the track has been created.

Mainly instrumental, the album offers a vocal song ("Rolling down") with guest vocalists Madeleine Lang and Billy King, both music and lyrics written by Nils Gessinger.

NILS GESSINGER - that´s Soul, Jazz & Funk that literally lets the sparks fly!
Elegantly played, a lively variety of a memorable melody, paired with a laid-back funky grooving rhythm section and tight brass riffs as keen as a razor - that´s danceable Soul on high quality level!
In the music of Nils Gessinger you´ll find also Fusion, Blues, Pop, R&B or Cajun influences.