Jazz Vocalist ADELE NICOLS
Nicols began training as a classical pianist at the age of seven. This would last for five years and then she took a long hiatus until at nineteen years old, Nicols spent her junior year of college in Florence, Italy. Although there to study art, she was lucky enough to have been mentored by master pianist and teacher, Vanda Scaravelli.
Two years later she moved to Tokyo, immersing herself into the art, music and traditional culture of Japan's rich heritage.
It was in the now famous "Shinjiku-Inn" and "Pitt-Inn" that Nicols began sitting in with jazz musicians as a vocalist.
Inspired, focused and ready to work, she returned to America and settled in New Orleans, Louisiana. Here, Adele began studying with then Columbia Recording Artist, Ellis Marsalis, and soon got her first regular piano gig at the French Quarter's famous Fairmont Hotel.
In New Orleans she married and gave birth to two children. Her passion as a mother fueled her burgeoning music career, and Nicols made a shift of focus from playing jazz piano to singing jazz. Although she would later return to the piano, her new reputation as a jazz vocalist was quickly noticed as her fan base acquired a life of its own.
Nicols' travel bug took her on the road again, this time to northern California. There she received private coaching from legendary jazz vocalist, Mark Murphy.
Giving birth to two more children Adele remained devoted to both motherhood and music. Though her marriage soon ended, she was able to provide for her family by singing at night, spending the days with her children.
After three years of raising children alone, Nicols moved her family across country one more time and settled in the Green Mountains of Vermont. She has just released her debut album, "Never Let Me Go." In Vermont she performs in festivals as well as select venues throughout New England, still concentrating on raising her children, all brimming with musical talent in their own right. As they are getting older she is working on her second album.
Adele Nicols is a juried artist endorsed by the Vermont Arts Council. Her album is currently available for online purchase, including AdeleNicols.com, CDBaby.com,and Borders.com.
© 2006 Jazz Vocalist ADELE NICOLS
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