Following the release of his debut big band EP, Nexus Music, Vol. 1, Los Angeles composer/trombonist Nick DePinna presents Nexus Remixes, Vol. 1, a collection of bold recompositions crafted by visionary artists from varying musical disciplines on the genre-defying label, Orenda Records.
DePinna’s original EP was released to critical acclaim in 2019 and consists of compositions written over the past ten years amidst extensive work in film and television music, collaborations and mentorships with luminaries James Newton, Kenny Burrell, David Norland, Kathryn Bostic, and Lalo Schifrin, and touring as a member of the Brian Setzer Orchestra.
“The remixers on this album are among my favorite musicians in the world. Their music is profoundly meaningful to me, and engaging with them on this project has been deeply humbling and rewarding. Their works remind me that diversity in ideas and perspectives is the foundation of literally all the music that I care about.” –Nick DePinna
Remixers and Featured Artists and their credits (recorded and/or performed with):
Beles (Moses Sumney, Rhye, Alice Russell)
Darek Cobbs (Charlie Puth, Pharrell Williams, Rihanna, Justin Timberlake, Doja Cat)
Brady Cohan (Natalie Cole, Stanley Clarke, American Idol)
Ross Garren (Ben Folds, Bon Iver, Keb Mo, Pomplamoose, Marco Beltrami)
Giocello (Whitney Houston, Celine Dion, James Brown, Mary J Blige, Stevie Wonder)
Hitomi Oba (LA Phil, Jon Jang, John Daversa Small Band)
HOCKET (wildUp, Bang on a Can All-Stars, Piano Spheres, LA Phil)
Jungle Fire (Stevie Wonder, Ozomatli, Alice Russell, U2)
Dan Kaneyuki (Engelbert Humperdinck, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, Brian Setzer Orchestra)
LEJKEYS (Jhene Aiko, Anderson .Paak, Disney Pixar)
Noah Meites (L.A. Signal Lab, Brightwork New Music, Arkora Ensemble, Aperture Duo)
David Norland (Solar Twins, film and television)
Erika Oba (Rice Kings, Sparkler, Sleight Ensemble)
OMNEI.FM (Dank Radio, PharcydeTV)
Alex Pfender (King Washington, Phox)
Point Lobo (Breakestra, The Pharcyde)
Dan Rosenboom (Burning Ghosts, LA Phil, John Williams, Vinny Golia)
Christian Tamburr (Clint Holmes, Julio Iglesias, Penn & Teller, Cirque Du Soleil)
John Whitt Jr. (Kendrick Lamar, Miguel, Alicia Keys, Ne-Yo, Rita Ora)