Nikol Bóková: Naked Pieces – Vinyl
(Price approx. €25 / $26.53)
41:46 min
Vinyl release date – 1st June 2023
Cat. no. SEP 1002 LP
Nikol’s fifth album, and second album on this label.
Naked Pieces contains ten original compositions for solo piano. Five of them are brand new, the other five are inspired by Nikol's own motifs, appearing across all her albums to date. Themes, originally created for her trio and quartet, she adapted here for solo piano and musically enriched them with new forms and content.
Nikol Bóková piano
+ As Green As Possible
+ Made on green power and bio-mass in an almost 100% circular environment
+ The vinyl granulate is based on environmentally friendly calcium zinc
+ The paper and cardboard is FSC certified and printed with environmentally friendly ink
Tracklist, Featured Artists & Imprint
Side 1
First Impression 4:24
In the Hills 7:30
Secret Garden 1:25
Falling Stars 4:36
5 AM Farewell 1:25
Side 2
Flame Scarlet 5:17
Weight of Thoughts 6:30
Capable of Notion 4:11
Second Impression 4:49
Little One 1:40
Total time: 41:46
Nikol Bóková piano
All compositions by Nikol Bóková
Recorded October 26, 2022 at C.Bechstein, Prague by Jan Vala
Mixed and mastered in October 2022 at Soleil et Pluie, Prague by Jan Vala
Portrait photo: Jan Vala
Landscape photo: Nikol Bóková
Cover Design: Jan Vala
Produced by Nikol Bóková & Jan Vala
A Soleil et Pluie Production
© ℗ 2022 Soleil et Pluie s.r.o.
Made in the Netherlands
C.BECHSTEIN model D-282 piano was provided by C.Bechstein Europe s.r.o. / C.Bechstein Pianocentrum Praha.
Strategic Partnership with Acoustique Quality for reference monitoring
This record was pressed at the Greenest Vinyl Pressing Plant in the world
Deepgrooves BV, Leeuwarden
The Netherlands
★★★★★
"I am happy to say that Bóková managed to win me over unconditionally, as the music is definitely a demonstration of both brilliant performances and convincing compositional qualities."
Adam Baruch, The Soundtrack of my Life
★★★★★
“…Anyone who enjoys listening to musicians such as Jarrett, Evans, Jamal or Tyner will definitely find what they're looking for…”
JazzPort
★★★★★
"Nikol Bóková sensitively works with dramaturgy, dynamics, tempos, and tonal transitions, so that the album comes across as a coherent whole."
Classic Praha
★★★★★
“…The intimate, personal creation causes "Naked Pieces" to evoke strong emotions and leave unforgettable impressions. An incredibly beautiful and excellent album…”
Donos kulturalny
★★★★★