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About The Nice:

The Nice was an English progressive rock band known for their early fusion of rock, classical music, and jazz. The band was formed in London in 1967 and consisted of keyboardist Keith Emerson, bassist Lee Jackson, drummer Brian Davison, and guitarist Davy O'List.

The band's early concerts were noted for their theatricality, with Emerson often destroying his Hammond organ at the end of their set. They released their debut album, 'The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack,' in 1967, which showcased their eclectic musical style and innovative use of instruments like the Minimoog synthesizer.

Their second album, 'Ars Longa Vita Brevis,' included a side-long suite based on the classical piece 'Brandenburg Concerto No. 3' and featured the band accompanied by a full orchestra. This album helped establish the band's reputation as one of the most innovative and daring groups in rock music.

In 1969, O'List left the band and was replaced by guitarist Robert 'Bob' Fripp, who had previously played with King Crimson. This line-up released their third and final album, 'Nice,' before Emerson left to form Emerson, Lake & Palmer in 1970.

Throughout their brief career, The Nice had a significant influence on the development of progressive rock, inspiring countless musicians to incorporate classical music and jazz into their work.

After the band's dissolution, Emerson, Jackson, and Davison went on to form the short-lived band Refugee before going their separate ways. Sadly, Davison passed away in 2008, but Keith Emerson and Lee Jackson continued to make music together until Emerson's death in 2016.

About the album Nice:

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The Nice's self-titled debut album was released in 1969 and is considered one of the most important records of the early progressive rock genre. It features a blend of classical music, jazz, and rock, and it is known for its innovative use of the Hammond organ and other keyboard instruments.

The album opens with the energetic and catchy track, 'Azrael Revisited,' which immediately sets the tone for the rest of the album. Other standout tracks include 'The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack,' 'Flower King of Flies,' and the epic 9-minute long track 'Rondo.'

The album also includes a cover of Bob Dylan's 'She Belongs to Me,' which showcases the band's ability to take an existing song and make it their own.

Overall, Nice by The Nice is a pioneering album that pushed the boundaries of rock music and helped pave the way for the progressive rock movement of the 1970s.

Members:

The Nice was a British progressive rock band that was active from 1967 to 1970. The band was founded by keyboardist Keith Emerson and included the following key members:

1. Keith Emerson - Keith Emerson was born on November 2, 1944, in Todmorden, West Yorkshire, England. He was a classically trained pianist who began playing in various bands in the 1960s. He is best known as the keyboardist for The Nice and later for Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Emerson was known for his dynamic and flamboyant stage presence and his virtuosic keyboard playing. He passed away on March 11, 2016.

2. Lee Jackson - Lee Jackson was born on January 8, 1943, in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. He was a bassist and vocalist who played with several bands before forming The Nice with Keith Emerson. Jackson wrote many of the band's songs and was known for his powerful singing voice. He left The Nice in 1970 and went on to form the band Jackson Heights.

3. Brian Davison - Brian Davison was born on May 25, 1942, in Leicester, England. He was a drummer who played with several bands before joining The Nice. He was known for his dynamic and energetic drumming style and was a key contributor to the band's sound. After The Nice disbanded, Davison worked as a session musician and played with several other bands. He passed away on April 15, 2008.

4. Dave Brubeck - Dave Brubeck was born on December 6, 1920, in Concord, California, USA. He was a jazz pianist and composer who had a major influence on the development of jazz in the 1950s and 1960s. He collaborated with Keith Emerson and The Nice on their cover of Brubeck's 'Blue Rondo à la Turk,' which became one of the band's signature songs. Brubeck passed away on December 5, 2012.

Track List for Nice:

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Discography for The Nice:

Here is the complete discography for The Nice in chronological order:

Albums:
1. The Thoughts of Emerlist Davjack (1967)
2. Ars Longa Vita Brevis (1968)
3. Nice (1969)
4. Five Bridges (1970)
5. Elegy (1971)
6. The Best of The Nice (1971)
7. Autumn '67 - Spring '68 (1972)
8. Diamond Hard Blue Apples of the Moon (2003)

Singles:
1. 'The Diamond Hard Blue Apples of the Moon' / 'Lullaby For Francis' (1967)
2. 'America' / 'The Diamond Hard Blue Apples of the Moon' (1968)
3. 'Hang on to a Dream' / 'My Back Pages' (1968)
4. 'Brandenburger' / 'Happy Freuds' (1969)
5. 'Country Pie' / 'One of Those People' (1969)
6. 'America' / 'Rondo' (1970)
7. 'My Back Pages' / 'America' (1970)

Other releases:
1. 'Here Come the Nice' (1967) - non-album promotional single
2. 'War and Peace' (1970) - single-only release