"Nica's Dream" by Horace Silver, is an experiment with alternating Latin-Swing rhythms, harmonic minor scales, and a pedal point that is effectively used in the bridge. Composed in 1956, it's one of Horace Silver's enduring jazz standards. Played here by the Simplicius Cheong Quintet + 1, featuring E.J. Hughes on tenor sax, Leo Jeoh on trombone, guest violinist David Loke, Eugene Chew on bass, Tamagoh YS on drums, with Simplicius at the piano. Live from the 2024 "Jazz in July Festival" Singapore. Video by Philip Wee, courtesy of Esplanade Theatres.