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Acoustic Alchemy is an English smooth jazz band formed in England in the early 1980s by Nick Webb and Simon James . 1981–1989: Early days. Acoustic Alchemy was formed around the acoustic guitars of Simon James ( nylon string) and Nick Webb ( steel string ), often backed up by double bass, percussion, and string quartet the Violettes.
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In conversation with Jeff he mentioned that he had been playing with two guitarists, Nick Webb and Simon James who were calling themselves Acoustic Alchemy and playing similar venues. Simon was about to leave the band to pursue a solo career and I might be a good fit to take his place. So just over 33 years ago I met Nick for the first time.
Explore the discography of Acoustic Alchemy, a UK-based jazz band with a unique blend of acoustic and electric guitars. Find out their albums, songs, and awards.
Natural Elements. Natural Elements was the second major label release by Acoustic Alchemy from 1988. The shortest of all of the band's albums, only comprising eight tracks, Natural Elements set out to show what the title suggests: the organic side to Acoustic Alchemy's music.
The Beautiful Game is the tenth full-length album by Acoustic Alchemy. It was released on April 6, 2000, and marked a turning point in the career of guitarist Greg Carmichael. This album was the first without founding member Nick Webb, who had died two years previously due to pancreatic cancer.
Originally formed by Webb and Simon James, Acoustic Alchemy later became Webb and Carmichael; the duo initially worked for Virgin Airlines, providing in-flight music on trans-Atlantic trips. Signed to MCA in the mid-'80s, Acoustic Alchemy released its debut album, Red Dust & Spanish Lace, in 1987.
