SUCH A NICE PLACE is the result of the unique experience of Jay Ryan, an American who has been living in France for over forty years. A keen observer, reading the New York Times and Le Monde, devouring books and passionate about art and cooking, he presents through his songs short stories inspired by life, true urban legends. His view of society is tender, caustic, and deeply human. And when it comes to music, the septuagenarian is becoming increasingly electric, rebellious, and direct, as if his past close to CBGBs in the 1970s were resurfacing.
Release date: February 27, 2026
SUCH A NICE PLACE
It’s such a nice place
Senators have kids
The Bitcoin Boogie
The man who never smiled
I’m Hungry
I was in love
Booze Mama
You can’t take your wine to heaven
Mom liked Bad Boys
Digital Dude
All lyrics and music by Jay Ryan, except for “Booze Mama” (lyrics by Jay Ryan and music by Didier Marty) and “Senators have kids” (lyrics by Jay Ryan and music by Stéphane Missri)
Published by Éditions Amoc
Credits
Jay Ryan : vocals, acoustic guitar
Stéphane Missri : electric guitar
Marten Ingle : double bass, bass
Marty Vickers : drums
Arnaud Bascuñana : electric guitar
All songs published by Éditions AMOC
Produced by Paul Bessone for Juste Une Trace
Recorded, mixed and masterised by Arnaud Bascuñana at Studio 180
Design by Corinne Garino
Jay Ryan would like to thank José Jeanrot for putting up with him, Paul Bessone & Edith Gaudy for believing in him, Xavier Miclet and Véronique Lecardonnel for generously lodging him. Finally, he thanks Arnaud Bascuñana for all the great work he did on the album, as well as the band that played great.
