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Nick Colionne

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Nick Colionne, the hottest Jazz Guitarist/Vocalist of 2006, is continuing his blazing success in 2007. Nick has been described as "one of the most exceptional performers to come along on the jazz scene in a long time" and BET calls him “an emerging jazz giant”. His latest CD "Keepin' It Cool" achieved Top Ten status on all major national charts in 2006, and his single "Always Thinking of You" was the 1 Single of 2006 on Radio Waves (Internet), 1 on the World Jazz Chart, and 9 Single of the Year on Radio and Records (R&R). R&R also named Nick as one of the Top Ten Contemporary Jazz Artists of 2006. Nick is a two-time headliner on the All Star Smooth Jazz Cruise, and is also the official Jam Session Host, duties he will be repeating on the upcoming 2008 All Star Smooth Cruise.
Nick was honored in April with the prestigious 2007 International Instrumentalist Artist of the Year Award at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards, succeeding 2006 winner Chris Botti. Often referred to as “The best dressed man in smooth jazz”, the Chicago-born and still residing guitarist has toured all over the world but still finds time to devote to mentoring children – he is in his 12th year of same at a K-8 school in suburban Chicago. It’s no surprise that Nick's sustained chart-topping Radio history and his incredible live performances have propelled him to the upper echelons of smooth jazz stardom. MySpace Music Layouts by Iron Spider
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Member Since: 8/9/2006
Band Website: nickcolionne.com
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Influences: Guitar influences include Wes Montgomery, Kenny Burrell, Charlie Christian, Steve Vai, Stevie Ray Vaugh, Jimi Hendrix, George Benson, BB King...and more. And I can't leave out horn players like Coltrane, Miles Davis, Prez etc - their phrasing alone is a big influence.
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Record Label: Narada Jazz
Type of Label: Major

My Blog

cruising

Well, I have returned from the AllStar jazz cruise and it was great. You all should consider taking this cruise in 2009 I guarantee you will dig it. Look for pics soon. I am now recording my new cd lo...
Posted by Nick Colionne on Thu, 31 Jan 2008 12:30:00 PST

IVE BEEN HACKED, APOLOGIES TO YOU ALL

Apologies to anyone who has received a porn email ostensibly from my MySpace account. I have taken the recommended actions to see it doesn't repeat itself, let's hope it works.Regards,NICO...
Posted by Nick Colionne on Fri, 30 Nov 2007 12:34:00 PST

Birthday

Hey I want to thank you all for the birthday wishes.Peace and LoveNico
Posted by Nick Colionne on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 09:30:00 PST

Smooth Jazz Awards

Hey Hey, I want to ask all my friends to go place a vote for me.. I have been nominated for the international instrumentalist of the year award at the Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards.. I would really appr...
Posted by Nick Colionne on Tue, 20 Feb 2007 07:57:00 PST