Originally inspired by a dream of Greek bandleader Al Bowlly and actress Tuesday Weld, Stephen Coates found his inspiration to create music unafraid to be lush and fabulous and willing to tickle the ear with textures and timbres. Many talented collaborators and friends join Stephen Coates in the studio and on stage: Clive Painter, Jacques Van Rhijn, Jed Woodhouse, David Guez, Don Brosnan, Brian Lee, Pinkie McClure, Pam Berry, Martine Roberts, Martyn Jacques, Mara Carlyle, David Piper, Cibelle to name a few.