| Already named "Best Local Solo Musician- 2002" and "Best Local Jazz Artist- 2004" in Miami, Nicole Henry delivers a beautiful and distinctive voice, mesmerizing audiences and leaving them wanting more. The Nearness of You, her U.S. and Japanese debut CD on Banister Records, second only to Norah Jones, was #2 on the TOP 100 Jazz Vocal Sales Charts for weeks in Japan, and remained in the TOP 10 for over three months. Swing Journal stated, "...Nicole sings with such power and emotion. She has a big future ahead of her." The week after its U.S. national release, The Nearness of You was the 5th most-added CD to U.S. jazz radio stations. An independent label production, this CD enjoyed chart status on CMJ’s TOP 40 and JazzWeek’s TOP 40 radio charts, as well as the Top 40 sales list at the biggest record store in the U.S.-Virgin Megastore in Times Square, NYC! Nicole has been interviewed and reviewed by such media as Billboard, Cadence Magazine, Swing Journal, Prairie Home Companion, jazzreview.com, All About Jazz, Jazz Times, Goldmine Magazine, Miami Herald, XM Satellite Radio, Sounds of Timeless Jazz, L.A. Jazz Scene and more. As a solo artist, opened concerts for diva Jennifer Holliday and Joan Osborne; performed at XM Satellite Radio and Clear Channel concerts alongside Tower of Power and Bad to the Bone; sung for U.S. House, Senate and Congressional Representatives during the Democratic National Convention and the Congressional Black Caucus; performed for the National Gay & Lesbian Task Force; sung the National Anthem for the NBA; and her various corporate clients range from Neiman Marcus, Emeril’s, Burger King, Motorola, MasterCard, and more. She also performed at the famed Lincoln Center in New York City backed by the renowned Julliard Jazz Septet. .Also an actress, Nicole's completed various national television campaigns for Verizon Wireless, Amtrak, McDonald's, Air Jamaica, Rite Aid Pharmacies, Hershey's Swoops, Sears Optical and others. Creating fans immediately, this world-class performer's presence, classic elegance, infectious energy, sexy appeal, and honest interpretations make for a truly moving experience. Poised to impact international audiences, Nicole Henry will touch you and tell a story like none other... |
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