Nikol Bóková Solo Piano: NAKED PIECES – Reel to Reel
(Price approx. €263 / $287)
41:46 min
Reel LPR35 Tape, 15 ips, ¼", 2-Track Stereo, 10.5" NAB Reel, CCIR Equalization.
First-generation reel-to-reel tape recorded using a High-res digital master source (96k24). Master chain in LUNA, trough Universal Audio x8p (ESS SABRE DAC), trough symmetrical calibrated input to Revox (STUDER PR99 MKIII) with NAB heads
Tape release date – 26th November 2023
Cat. no. SEP 1002 RTR
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
Tracklist, Featured Artists & Imprint
First Impression 4:24
In the Hills 7:30
Secret Garden 1:25
Falling Stars 4:36
5 AM Farewell 1:25
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
Running time: 41 min 46 sec
Tape type: RTM LPR35
10.5" NAB Reel
Format: 1/4 inch – 2 channels – stereo
Recording speed: 38cm/sec – 15 IPS
Equalization curve: CCIR
Nikol Bóková piano
All compositions by Nikol Bóková
Recorded in October 2022 at Bechstein Pianocentrum Praha, Prague by Jan Bók Vala
Mixed in October 2022, and mastered for tape in November 2023 at Soleil et Pluie, Prague by Jan Bók Vala
Portrait photo and cover design: Jan Bók Vala
Landscape photo: Nikol Bóková
Produced by Nikol Bóková & Jan Bók Vala
A Soleil et Pluie Production
© ℗ 2023 Soleil et Pluie s.r.o.
First-generation reel-to-reel tape created using a high-definition original audio source.
Made in France and Czech Republic
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
★★★★★
"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
★★★★★