When it comes to topping the Billboard charts, luck may get you there once, maybe twice. But for Nils, the Munich-born maestro who's made California his home for the past quarter-century, luck is just the beginning. With Billboard's Smooth Jazz Song of the Decade, "Pacific Coast Highway," alongside a roster of five other number ones, eleven top-ten albums, and a dozen chart-topping singles, Nils stands as a titan of his genre.

But resting on laurels? Not in Nils's playbook. His latest offering, Feelin' Good, heralds his return with characteristic gusto. Each Nils album is ripe with his signature blend of lush production, virtuosic performance, and melodies so infectious they're akin to indulging in a box of fine European chocolates - impossible to resist, leaving you craving more.

The album's lead single, a cover of Earth, Wind & Fire's soul classic "That's the Way of the World," showcases Nils' ability to reimagine perfection. With shimmering soulfulness, he pays homage to the original while infusing it with his unique flair, breathing new life into a timeless gem.

Feelin' Good explores the buoyant side of smooth jazz rave-ups with tracks like "You Keep Me Up," "Movin' Uptown," "Bouncin' in the Castle," "It Can Happen," and the titular track itself, "Feelin' Good." And true to form, Nils also treats listeners to moments of eclectic brilliance, his guitar prowess shining on tracks like "Modern Times," "Don't You Dare," and "Celebration," set against a backdrop of infectious grooves.

Backing Nils' vision is an ensemble of stellar studio musicians, including Johnny Britt on Rhodes, vocals, and horns, Jerome Randall on bass, Oliver C. Brown on percussion, Cory Mason on drums, Clydene Jackson on keyboards and vocals, Aaron Mason on bass, Mitch Forman on piano, Mike Parlett on flutes, Gordon Campbell on drums, and the enchanting Dove and the Lovestar Strings providing a live string section.

In a recent interview, Nils emphasized that "Music is an international language that conveys emotion no matter what tongue you speak." Feelin' Good puts an exclamation point on this ethos - an exquisite collection of music that transcends boundaries and speaks directly to the soul, reaffirming Nils' status as a master of his craft.