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New Album SKA BEATIN' BOOGIE

Nico Brina's new album "SKA BEATIN' BOOGIE" exudes pure joie de vivre: with its lively, rousing yet airy rhythms, it gets even the most reserved dancers tapping their feet.

In each of the ten tracks, Brina, together with his long-time companions Tobias Schramm (drums) and Pete Borel (guitar), succeeds in creating a completely new musical combination: he skilfully blends ska, which originated in Jamaica in the 1950s, with his unmistakable Boogie Woogie and Rock'n'Roll style.

The album is now available for download and streaming on all major platforms

Reactions from the scene

"Nico Brina probably has the most formidable boogie woogie piano technique in the world. His mind blowing stamina at the piano has wowed audiences throughout the world. I always look forward to meeting Nico in London as he is such a fun and generous performer. He has now done the seemingly impossible task of combining boogie woogie with ska. The result is a catchy album that has all the making of a future classic. If you are a boogie woogie fan, Nico's new album is a MUST in your collection". Dr. K (Brendan Kavanagh)

"Pure energy at the piano!! Danceable rhythms full of joy. A very original mix of styles. You won't be able to stop moving. Highly recommended". Lluis Coloma

"THE perfect mix for good vibes and an irrepressible urge to dance". Pät von QL, Fishnet Stocking and PatSKAts

"This new album by Nico Brina reveals his great creativity and musical aesthetic. A very successful crossover where Jamaica and a hint of country music give richness and groove to Boogie Woogie". Jean-Pierre Bertrand

"Wow! What a fabulous album Nico Brina has released. It's where Boogie Woogie meets Ska and it works magnificently. It's a great concept and I love this record. All the boogie best". Terry Miles

In January 2026, Nico Brina's YouTube-Channel reaches 23 millions vews

August 1, 2025 - Nico Brina Trio plays on the National Day at Bundesplatz in Bern

KMSK - Nico supports the KMSK charity (children with rare diseases)

March 27, 2025 In Monaco with the new cheese-piano

January 18, 2025 Nico Brina solo at the legendary "Mühle Hunziken" in Rubigen, Switzerland

2024 BOOGIEMANIA - 88 keys to the soul 40 years live on stage

Available as E-Book

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Included by buying my new book is the new Album "Boogiemania" (QR-Code in book). Let's go Boogie! Greetings from Switzerland, take care out there! Yours, Nico

In over 4,000 performances in 19 countries to date, the award-winning Swiss boogie and blues pianist Nico Brina has experienced the magic of improvised music, how it affects people and what it triggers in their souls. Music as a world language.

Already in his German-language book "Von 100 auf 0 in 1 Sekunde" (From 100 to 0 in 1 second), published in 2022, he talked humorously and up close about his career and about unusual projects that enabled him to keep the flame alive even during the coronavirus pandemic.

Just in time for his 40th stage anniversary in 2024, a direct continuation of this successful author's journey is now being published, and this time also in an English translation: "Boogiemania - 88 keys to the soul".

Nico Brina takes a deeper look into his life, telling funny and sometimes even totally crazy anecdotes from his multifaceted career. A thrilling book that in personal, direct language provides valuable insights into the nature of uncompromising dedication on stage. Brina repeatedly succeeds in creating a philosophical link between the art of improvising on 88 keys and normal life. In this way, he draws highly inspiring images that give people the courage and strength to engage with the moment and surrender to the so-called "flow". In doing so, he perhaps even provides something of an explanation for the timeless secret of boogie and blues magic.

2023 Dr. K (Brendan Kavanagh) envites Nico Brina to London

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New music Boogie Woogie Daydream and 2 new singles

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Album Boogie Woogie Daydream (16 new songs by Nico)

Single Rock and Roll me Babe (groovy Boogie Woogie with vocal)

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Single Keep on Rockin' (with the rockin' guitar by Pete Borel)

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