Nick Rolfe was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Seattle, Wa… Read Full Bio ↴Nick Rolfe was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Seattle, Washington. He began studying piano at the age of six, learning both classical and modern pop repertoire. Rolfe began his collegiate studies at Cornish College of the Arts, the leading music school in Seattle. At Cornish Nick was heavily influenced by his early mentors, trombonist Julian Priester and saxophonist Hadley Caliman. After two years at Cornish, Nick moved to New York City and completed his B.F.A, in music performance, at the New School for Social Researches' Mannes Conservatory. Nick Rolfe is a highly versatile musician, currently playing with various r and b, jazz, gospel, funk and alternative groups in and around New York.

Nick has performed and/or toured with numerous musicians including: saxophonist Frank Foster, drummer Charlie Persip, bassist Eddie Gomez, trumpeter Jimmy Owens, saxophonist Billy Harper, bassist Buster Williams, bassist Reggie Workman, bassist Cecil McBee, trombonist Steve Turre, saxophonist Benny Golson, drummer Winard Harper, drummer Gene Lake, actor/comedian Dave Chappelle (including Dave's critically acclaimed Carnegie Hall debut), trombonist Slide Hampton, the great James Moody, saxophonist Jimmy Heath, 2x Grammy Nominated Trumpeter Russell Gunn and Ethnomusicology, drummer T.S. Monk, actor/choreographer Hinton Battle, trumpeter Roy Hargrove, soul singer Amel Larrieux, soul singer Alison Crockett, UK nu-soul pioneer Omar, U.K. Soul sensation Julie Dexter, Verve recording artist Lizz Wright, musician/poet/actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and currently tours with the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band.

Nick Rolfe's award winning ( SESAC National Performance Award ) debut as a leader, "The Persuader" (Blue Jay Records) was the number 5 jazz record in the United States on multiple charts in 2001.

Both as a leader and a sideman, Rolfe has toured extensively, nationally and internationally. He has received critical acclaim for performances in support of his most recent albums "The Remedy"[2003] and "The Mind Of An Evolutionary"[2005] as well as his work as a highly sought-after piano player/keyboardist for other artists.

Along with his musical talents Nick has added acting to his resume. Rolfe is co-starring with Academy Award winners Susan Sarandon and Ralph Fiennes in the soon to be released feature film "Doris and Bernard" directed by Robert Balaban [2007]

In A Sentimental Mood
Nick Rolfe Lyrics

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In A Sentimental Mood
I can see the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make my
Paradise complete

Rose pearls seem to fall
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing
Since you made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly
For I never dreamt
That you'd be loving sentimental me
In A Sentimental Mood
I can see the stars come thru my room
While your loving attitude
Is like a flame that lights the gloom
On the wings of ev'ry kiss
Drift a melody so strange and sweet
In this sentimental bliss you make my
Paradise complete
Rose pearls seem to fall
It's all like a dream to call you mine
My heart's lighter thing
Since you made me this night a thing divine
In A Sentimental Mood
I'm within a world so heavenly

For I never dreamt
That you'd be loving sentimental me

Overall Meaning

Nick Rolfe’s song, “In A Sentimental Mood,” is a tribute to the power of love. The singer is in awe of his partner and the way they bring light into his life. The opening line sets the mood, as we imagine the stars shining through his window as he lays in bed. The singer’s lover has a “loving attitude” that acts as a flame to light up the darkness. The singer is enamored, as the kisses they share carry with them a “melody so strange and sweet” which creates a “sentimental bliss” and completes his idea of paradise.

The metaphorical language in the song speaks to the idea that the singer feels as if he is in a dream – “rose pearls seem to fall” – and that calling his lover “mine” is surreal. The second verse reinforces this notion of being in a “heavenly world.” The singer is amazed that someone could love him in such a sentimental way, as if he never thought he was worthy before. Overall, the song speaks to the transformative nature of love and the ways in which it can bring light and warmth to our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

In A Sentimental Mood
I am feeling nostalgic and romantic

I can see the stars come thru my room
The night sky shines through and reminds me of your love

While your loving attitude Is like a flame that lights the gloom
Your affection is like a bright light that dispels any darkness or sadness

On the wings of ev'ry kiss Drift a melody so strange and sweet
Each kiss from you carries a beautiful and unique melody

In this sentimental bliss you make my Paradise complete
Being with you brings me overwhelming happiness and contentment

Rose pearls seem to fall It's all like a dream to call you mine
Everything feels perfect and surreal when I think of us being together

My heart's lighter thing Since you made me this night a thing divine
Being with you makes me feel so much lighter and happier, like I'm experiencing something divine

I'm within a world so heavenly For I never dreamt That you'd be loving sentimental me
I feel like I'm living in a beautiful dream I never thought possible because I never believed someone like you could love someone like me

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Duke Ellington, Irving Mills, Manny Kurtz

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