Nick Ara

 

audio:

The two clips, below, were arranged and performed as a commercial project for UBS bank.

Europeanization, May 2007
Client: UBS Bank
New York, NY

Europeanization (Klezmer version), June 2007
Client: UBS Bank
New York, NY

The following clips offer examples of my performance within varying configurations ranging from duo through sextet. These arrangements are primarily intended as background music for dining, or a function that simply wants good jazz to add to the overall ambience of the occasion.

A Night in Tunisia, December 2007
Duo with Arthur Turnbull, piano. This is also the opening tune to Nick's Music World
Jamaica, NY

Star Eyes, December 2007
Latin / Jazz Quintet, with double bass solo
Jamaica, New York

Take the 'A' Train, 2008
Swing Quintet with fretless electric bass and featuring Noricia Julien, vocal
Jamaica, New York

Whisper Not, 2008
Jazz Quartet featuring double bass solo
Jamaica, New York

Blue Bossa, 2008
Jazz Quartet
Jamaica, New York

Softly, As in a Morning Sunrise, 2008
Sax, Guitar, Bass Trio. Live session.
Jamaica, New York

Our Love is Here to Stay, 2008
Jazz Quartet featuring baritone sax and electric bass guitar.
Jamaica, New York

So Many Stars, 2008
Latin / Jazz Quartet
Jamaica, New York

St. Thomas, 2008
Calypso / Jazz Quartet
Jamaica, New York

Blue Train, 2008
Blues / Jazz Quartet featuring soprano sax
Jamaica, New York

Bolivia, 2008
Bossa / Swing Quartet
Jamaica, New York

East of The Sun, 2009
Jazz Standard Shirley Garland Trio / Swing Quartet
Jamaica, New York

Lady be Good, July 1 - 5, 2010
Mark Hodgsen Trio, Chart Room Jazz Lounge, Queen Mary 2

Misty, July 1 - 5, 2010
Mark Hodgsen Trio, Chart Room Jazz Lounge, Queen Mary 2

Mas Que Nada, July 1 - 5, 2010
Mark Hodgsen Trio, Chart Room Jazz Lounge, Queen Mary 2

Lullaby of Birdland, July 1 - 5, 2010
Mark Hodgsen Trio, Chart Room Jazz Lounge, Queen Mary 2

Satin Doll, July 1 - 5, 2010
Mark Hodgsen Trio, Chart Room Jazz Lounge, Queen Mary 2

Poinciana, July 1 - 5, 2010
Mark Hodgsen Trio, Chart Room Jazz Lounge, Queen Mary 2

Just Squeeze Me, July 1 - 5, 2010
Mark Hodgsen Trio, Chart Room Jazz Lounge, Queen Mary 2

Struttin' With Some BBQ, July 1 - 5, 2010
Mark Hodgsen Trio, Chart Room Jazz Lounge, Queen Mary 2

Nancy, July 1 - 5, 2010
Mark Hodgsen Trio, Chart Room Jazz Lounge, Queen Mary 2

Tin Tin Deo, July 1 - 5, 2010
Mark Hodgsen Trio, Chart Room Jazz Lounge, Queen Mary 2

Corcovado, July 1 - 5, 2010
Mark Hodgsen Trio, Chart Room Jazz Lounge, Queen Mary 2

Weaver of Dreams, July 1 - 5, 2010
Mark Hodgsen Trio, Chart Room Jazz Lounge, Queen Mary 2

On a Clear Day, July 1 - 5, 2010
Mark Hodgsen Trio, Chart Room Jazz Lounge, Queen Mary 2



visual:

Friends and Influences
Assorted photos taken over many years

Ron Carter
My Coach & Mentor

Buzzy Linhart
Dear Friend and Colleague

Promotional Photos



 

 

 

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