February 6, 2026—“a quiet mystical space at the boundary of jazz, rock and ambient music” – Uncut“Soothing ambient jazz where spiraling trumpet swirls in billowing clouds of synth” – Bandcamp Blue Hour is Nick Schofield’s first foray into ambient jazz music. An ambient ode to Miles Davis’ In A Silent Way, the album opens up Schofield’s sonic palette to introduce his childhood instrument, drums,…
March 26, 2024—“hypnotic” – The Guardian“these glittering electro-acoustic hybrids exude a sense of awe” – Aquarium Drunkard Nick Schofield’s Ambient Ensemble sees the Canadian composer and synth maven expanding his solo practice with an ensemble, adding his signature ambient essence to contemporary-classical and electronic music. Where his previous two albums (Water Sine, Glass Gallery) were entirely solo endeavours and synth-focused, Ambient Ensemble invites gregarious group play. The compositions feature a chamber ensemble of…
February 11, 2021—“gorgeous” – KEXP“meditative” – Ottawa Citizen“the perfect mid-winter listen.” – CBC Music“beautiful and stately…truly inspired work” – Tome To The Weather Machine Stepping into an altogether aerial, blue segment of slanting light. You are arriving, you are aware. The second album from Montreal-based composer Nick Schofield draws the listener into a state where texture, form and gesture unfurl in federation. – listen // order 180g LP, CD // watch…