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We are thrilled to announce an extraordinary musical event that will delight jazz aficionados and music lovers alike, They Say It’s Wonderful. World-renowned guitarist Brian Nova has created what surely is his most sonically impressive album to date. As one of the truly exceptional guitarists of our time, Nova brings decades of experience and artistry to this intimate live recording session at Octave DSD Studios.

Nova has earned his place among jazz royalty, with Joe Pass declaring him “one of the finest Jazz Guitarists on the scene.” He holds the remarkable distinction of being the only guitarist who was both mentored by and toured with the two titans of jazz guitar: Herb Ellis and Joe Pass.

Throughout his illustrious career, Nova has performed and recorded with an astonishing roster of musical legends, including Stanley Turrentine, Bud Shank, Arturo Sandoval, Dizzy Gillespie, Oscar Peterson, Ray Brown, Jimmy Smith, Brother Jack McDuff, Charlie Byrd, Barney Kessel, Taj Mahal, Lionel Hampton, Kurt Elling, and countless others. His versatility and musical sensitivity have made him a sought-after collaborator across multiple genres.

What makes this release particularly special is the extraordinary recording quality you’ve come to expect from Octave Records. This stunning album utilizes state-of-the-art DSD 256 technology running at 11mHz per track to preserve every note, every breath, and every nuance with purity that traditional studios simply can’t match.

This limited edition release will undoubtedly become a prized possession for collectors and audiophiles alike. Available in multiple high-resolution formats, including premium gold disc SACD, as well as downloadable master files in various formats to suit your preferred listening setup.

*Don’t miss the Brian Nova Quartet at Jazz Alley in Seattle on August 26th & 27th, 2025 with Shelly Berg, Gary Novak, and Terry Miller.

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Brian Nova is the rare living legend, his skill on guitar is unrivaled. Joined by Ron Bland on bass and and Mike Marlier on drums, Brian and his trio gave a truly brilliant performance at Octave Studios of favorite jazz standards to create Brian’s newest album They Say It’s Wonderful. Captured in Pure DSD256 by Paul McGowan, the quality of recording, repertoire and Brian’s vocal style bring a nostalgic experience right to your speakers. Available on SACD and digital download.

Regular price$29.00 USD

About

Brian Nova

Benedetto Guitar Artist, Brian Nova, is considered one of the top Jazz Guitarists/Vocalists in the nation, according to Jazz Improv Magazine. Joe Pass said of Nova: ‘I feel Brian is one of the finest Jazz Guitarists on the scene!’ He has the distinction of being the only guitarist who was mentored by, and toured with the two titans of Jazz guitar: Herb Ellis and Joe Pass. Rock Icon, Steve Miller, says: ‘I’ve met and known a lot of guitarists in my career, and ‘B’ is the best guitarist I’ve ever met.’ Nova performs, and records, as a solo artist with his Trio, Quartet, and his 18-piece Big Band. Brian is on Arturo Sandoval’s Grammy Award Winning CD, ‘Dear Diz’, which garnered a Grammy and 3 Latin Grammys in 2013 on Concord Records. Brian was also featured at the Iconic Apollo Theater in Harlem for Ella Fitzgerald’s 100th Birthday Celebration along with Liz Wright, Monica Mancini, Patti Austin, Andra Day, Cassandra Wilson, Ledisi and many others. 

Nova performs throughout North America with extended bookings in major cities and as a Jazz Festival Artist. His annual European Tour includes engagements in Sicily, Sweden, Denmark, Germany, Switzerland, France, Spain, and Italy. His Pan-Pacific Tour includes China, Taiwan, and a sold out tour in Japan every December. 

In addition to performing, Nova also encourages young Jazz musicians to further their own musical education and stage presence. From 1990 to 1996, he was the Director of Jazz and Guitar Studies for the Music Program at Seattle University. He continues to mentor the next generation of professional musicians through his master classes and clinics he conducts around the world. 

Recording

Brian Nova – acoustic guitar, vocals, Ron Bland – upright bass, Mike Marlier – drums, Paul McGowan – recording and mix engineer, Jessica Carson – executive producer, recording & mix assistant, Terri McGowan – assisting, Gus Skinas – mastering engineer, Emilie Druss – cover art and digipak design Recorded and mixed at Octave Studios, Boulder, CO

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