Jesse Hamilton- Guitar
Sally Miller- Accordion, Piano
Phil Jones-Congas-in Adelaide
Influences
Traditonal and acoustic musics of the world, Franco and all the rumba giants, Cuba, West Africa, Greece, Eastern Europe, Latin America, India and Brazil, of course Reggae music, sure Jazz and Blues, some Bob Dylan and before him, Blind Willie, Billy Holiday, Old Time Recordings, Django, Nature, Socalism, Vegatarianism, Organic, Nuclear Abolition, Bikes, Camping, the Ocean, Travel, Tango, Cumbia, Cajun, Diversity, Equality for women and everyone around the world, Nature- need we any more miracles? because mostly the best poems never get written down
It is Jesse, Sally who make up the core of Nice Verdes, a name with many umbrellas. Often combining with other musicians along thier travels abroad.
Together they create a surprisingly fresh approach to accordion and guitar music. Jesse has written beautiful and warm compositions and they throw in a touch of Gypsy,Latin, Jazz and African influences from their travels abroad.
Nice Verdes also have a completely different set with West African drumming, dancing and song combined with funky tap dance beats. Having studied and performed African music in West Africa, Canada and Australia they have combined traditional songs and dances with a bit of their own modern touch.
Nice Verdes have and are currently teaching African drum and dance within the local community and schools.
Sally and Jesse can also be seen performing new works of physical theatre acompanied by orignal music scores in fringe festivals, caberets and theatres.
thanks for making the connection. were booked up for roots fest 08. lets work on doin something in the future. if your ever coming to india we can definately work something out apart from the roots fest
Hello there! Always lovely to see you about Adelaide contributing good vibes with your music! Looking forward to coming to a live show sometime... Peace and Music!! Heather
