Painting Colours by Chris Dawkins

“this is the cool” Chris Hawkins, 6 Music,

Chris Dawkins describes the new 11-track album as a ‘melting pot of life’s experiences’ – from his session work with Nightmares on Wax, to Asian influences stemming back to his childhood, when he watched Indian movies while his mum was baking.

Expect steady building tempos and layering soundscapes, signature jazz and atmospheric trip hop and dub that suck you in gently and stay with you long after the album has finished. Dawkins is renowned for his work as a session musician and co-writer, penning and playing for Nightmares on Wax (Smokers Delight and Car Boot Soul), touring and writing with Jimi Tenor and Maurice Fulton, collaborating with dub pioneer Adrian Sherwood, and co-writing the blockbuster Oceans 11 soundtrack.

Reknowned session player for Nightmares on Wax, Jimi Tenor, Maurice Fulton, solo producer and collaborator with ATA records.