NINA

ABOUT NINA
Artist InformationInstrumentation- Nina can appear solo with guitarist or pianist or with a full band of famous rock sidemen, or with a trio or orchestra of famous jazz sidemen. She also has a team of dancers available.Rock lineup: Steve Holley (Wings, Elton John, Joe Cocker) drums & percussion, Bob Stander (Pete Townsend, GE Smith) bass & guitars, Keith Lentin (Blondie Chaplin, Bob Dylan)- bass, Benny Landa (Peter Frampton) - guitar, Alan St. Jon (Billy Squier, Cher) - pianoJaZZ lineup: Harry Whitaker (Roberta Flack, Roy Ayers Ubiquity) keyboards, Myron Walden (Ray Baretta, Wynton Marsalis) saxophone, Joe Magnarelli (Harry Connick, Jr, Lionel Hampton) trumpet. Alvin Attkinson (Lincoln Center Jazz) - drums....................................................... ............................................................ ............................................................ .........Biography- NINA With powerhouse vocals and a 4-octave range, a sultry r&b / jazz-tinged voice immersed in old & new school rock stylings, dynamic, emotional & electric delivery, songwriting beyond the original (& some pretty famous sidemen!), Rocketeria Records recording artist and ASCAP showcased songwriter, NINA, has created an unprecedented buzz with the NYC music scene as fans & club owners alike nickname NINA "THE VOICE". The news has spread quickly to new fans & sales from places as diverse as Europe & Nashville to Seattle & Japan !!Nina brought down the house at Caesar’s, Atlantic City when Patti LaBelle called her on-stage to sing "At Last" a’ cappella and had "the joint jumpin’" as a vocalist for jazz legend Marion McPartland & her trio. Singing since the age of 3, NINA has worked with some of the top names in rock, jazz & r&b : Steve Holley, Harry Whitaker, Myron Walden, Chico Hamilton, Junior Mance, John Reilly, Joe Magnarelli, Gene Paul, and Alan St. Jon; to name just a few. She has performed at some of music’s top venues – from large concert halls such as the Eastman Kodak Theater, Tillis Center, and Disney World, to the more intimate, famous clubs of NYC – Sweet Rhythm, The Bitter End, Kenny’s Castaways, The Cutting Room etc. At the age of 17, NINA was chosen from hundreds of singers state-wide as one of only 12 members of the prestigious NY All-State Jazz Ensemble – performing for the State Legislature and Governor. Counted among her accomplishments are headlining the 25th Anniversary Party for Ronald MacDonald House Children’s Charities, the nationally televised International Festival of Music and Dance for Cablevision, Carrib-Beat for the New York Daily News, and starring roles in Funny Girl, Hair, Chicago, Cabaret, West Side Story, and Into The Woods at the Landmark Center in Long Island.The release of NINA’s first album, NEW SCHOOL ROCK, RHYTHM & GROOVES, was met with wide acclaim for its synergetic merge of both old school and new school rock. Lauded as an eclectic blend of classic rock, jazz, r&b and pop, NINA worked on the album with some of the best in the business: Elisa Hale producing with Bob Stander at the board, legendary drummers Steve Holley & John O. Reilly, famed jazz artists Harry Whitaker, Joe Magnarelli & Myron Walden and mastering legend Gene Paul.Nina has just received her Bachelor’s degree in Jazz & Contemporary Voice from the Mannes Conservatory Program at The New School University. She is a voice student of the famous Katie Agresta (teacher of Bon Jovi, Steven Tyler, Annie Lenox, Cyndi Lauper, etc.). Among her other famous teachers are Chico Hamilton, Junior Mance, Janet Lawson, Amy London, and Richard Harper. Her renowned mentor, Harry Whitaker (music director for Roberta Flack & Roy Ayers Umbiquity) debuted NINA’s career by having her sing with his trios in some of Greenwich Village’s top jazz venues while only a young teen. A consummate improviser as well as accomplished sight-reader, Nina is also well-experienced in traditional, operatic, & classical voice, performing in both traditional and woman’s choirs for which she chosen as a member of both the New York All-State and Long Island All-County choirs. Here her 4-octave range served her well as she was the only member switched song to song from alto,to tenor, to second and first soprano! (..and chosen out of 100 as soloist.) NINA has studied classic and roots rock, r&b, jazz, blues, country, classical, electronic, art, gospel, fusion and world music, along with acting, dance, and is a black belt in tae kwon do. Her musical influences are as varied as her studies and include Etta James, Led Zepplin, Heart, Tina Turner, Ray Charles, Steven Tyler, Bessie Smith, Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin, Eric Clapton, Freddie Mercury, David Bowie, AC/DC, E.L.O, Sublime, Prince, Steve Marriot (Humble Pie), Pink Floyd, Yes, Chicago, Chaka Khan, Elisa Hale & the great Ella Fitzgerald.
NINA’s "UNPLUGGED" ep has just been released (May ’06), she will be showcasing for Columbia, Sony, Koch & Island Records on July 25th at Greenwich Village’s Lion’s Den in NYC, and appearing August 19th at the new and exciting "musical multiplex" The Opus Theater in Nyack, NY (www.opustheater.com) NINA has begun work on her second album with Elisa Hale producing and Steve Holley as Musical Director, laying down it’s first tracks at Richie Cannata’s famous Cove City Sound Studios.Visit Nina at www.NinaNinaNina.com or www.myspace.com/NinaSings for the latest news, for free samples & downloads of both her cd and ep, & to read more about this diverse, eclectic & powerhouse entertainer Discography- NEW SCHOOL ROCK, RHYTHM & GROOVES - lp released 2004 Rocketeria Records UNPLUGGED - ep released 5/11/2006 Rocketeria Records CD baby, Amazon, Target, Tower, itunes,MusicMatch,AOLmusic,myspace,etc. streaming & downloads on dvd: CHRISTMAS FOR RONALD’S CHILDREN - Nina & her dancers perform for the 25th Annivarsary of Ronald MacDonald House Children’s Charities--------------------------------------------------- --------------------------------------REAL NEWS ABOUT NEW MUSIC: NINA FEATURED ARTIST!http://www.angeloslist.org/"Nina, Her icon comes at you dancing, and her voice really comes from the soul, rocking, howling, destined to get you off your feet and dancing, rising and lifting. Out of New York and destined also for bigger things."---------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------- Sex is more than a three letter word and 69 ain’t just a number! has been compared to the unashamed writings of Vagina Monologues, combined with the interchangeable characters of In Living Color and the hip trendy multi-cultural cast of Rent.This musical comedy made up of skits, monologues, song and dance promises to be a crowd pleaser as well as a crowd teaser. Tickling even the most frigid funny bone as its short skits explore all the quirky situations that deal with love, lust, lies, and relationships.
Nina Played at these venues_-Harborfest 2007 ! Dock Day fair & festival--The Producer’s Club - stage play for Time Warner Cable-NY,NY- private estate party Rosyln, NY--Queens College Flushing, NY--Rocketeria Records corporate New Year’s Eve party New York, NY--The Roxie Lounge West Hempstead, NY--Marriott Times Square New York, NY-- All Day Event Hard Rock Hotel Orlando, FL-- The Opus Theater (musical multiplex experience) - headlining 2 sets Nyack , NY--Lion’s Den:AMG Showcase 4 Columbia, Sony, Koch & Island Records Greenwich Village, NY-- The Bitter End New york, NY--private estate party Sands Point, NY-- Sweet Rhythm New York, NY--Ritz Carlton New York, NY--World TaeKuonDo Corporate Party Sands Point, NY--Arturo’s New York, NY--World TaeKuonDo Championships Staten Island, NY--Kenny’s Castaways NY, NY--Sidewalk Cafe Greenwich Village, NY--Roosevelt Hotel New York, NY--Astoria Manor Astoria, NY--New School Jazz Performance Space New York, NY-- Manhattan Cruise New York, NY--NYS Legislature Albany, NY--NYS Legislators’ Reception Albany, NY--Zinc Bar New York, NY- -Caesars w/Patti LaBelle Atlantic City, NJ--Schreiber Auditorium Port Washington, NY-
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“ Nina, Nina, Nina….Lord have Mercy! Did you hear that girl’s pipes!? I’m afraid of that Lady! (PATTI LaBELLE to her back-up singers after calling Nina onstage at Ceasar’s Palace, Atlantic City. Nina sang “At Last” a’capella – and brought the house down. Then to Nina, Patti continued:) “I’m not going to lie to you, it’s a hard life. But you? You, Miss Nina, do not let anybody or anything get in your way!” (Nina promised Patti she never would) “I love working with her - she scats like a rock guitar! ” JANET LAWSON (Grammy nominated jazz vocalist) “I’ve produced over a dozen Broadway and off-Broadway musical productions and have been a League member and Tony-voter for 10 years. I see great talent every day and I can state with complete conviction that Nina is such a talent." JEFF ROWLAND (Broadway producer: Rent, Victor Victoria, PBS: 3 Mo Tenors, Julie Andrews etc.) “Quite talented, blessed with a beautiful vocal range, extremely focused and dedicated to her craft. Audiences love her and she has already gained the support of some seriously seasoned, professional musicians in NYC singing with my bands as well as her own.” HARRY WHITAKER (music director, piano player, composer: Roberta Flack, Roy Ayers Ubiquity, Stephanie Mills, Phyllis Hyman, Wilson Picket, etc.) reviews from cd Baby.com... you are f**king awesome girl! Reviewer: kyle great voice, great body, i bet you got guys lineing up at the places you sing at. you are so gifted. my boyfriend and i like wanna be you. can’t want to see you at the sidewalk again. but come on girl, come entertain us at the knitting factory. i work as the bar tender. amazing! she is so good on stage! Reviewer: holly staton she is incredable when she performs on stage at the sidewalk cafe. she is also a great songwritter. her new stuff is so different yet so experimental. She has a beutiful voice! Reviewer: Oyana Sanshow my friends and i love her. we always sing her songs together! she has a awesome style too! i love the ad in the village voice! Reviewer: jessie you are still doing it girl i am very proud of you. you do your own thing and rock the new school off its ass. you can sing a mean version of chicago’s 25 to 6 or 4. i can’t wait to graduate with you. i am here in miami working on my demo.when i see you next semester i want you to hear it. rock on you sexy thing! ;-) i want her to perform here in japan!!!!! Reviewer: tekkea misue my friends and i love her voice and i was just wondering if you will be planning a tour here in japan. if you do please let me know. i am on your fan club and so are my friends. when i come to america in october i want to see you live. you are an amazing singer. you remind me of heart. I was very impressed with the diversity and range of this young and talented art Reviewer: Laura This CD has something for everyone! You will not be disappointed on this one, it has a little somethin’ for everyone’s tastes! Even my kids enjoyed it! Great! Reviewer: Hikaroo Noirisaka She is a very good singer. All the music I love in one CD! Reviewer: Pat She is a true singer and can outshine all "singers" out there. Record companies open your ears. This Album is steaming hot! Reviewer: Danny Collins Killer vocalist. Reminds me of Pat Benatar. I go to school with your brother. Reviewer: annoynomous You sound great and your brother is the luckest guy in the world to live with a hottie like you. I keep a picture of you in my locker. I have a big crush on you. Maybe when i get older I’ll ask you out. You are so hot.CJ is going to kill me. True Talent from birth! Reviewer: Lisa Prichard Hey Nina! Remember me! I can’t beleive you are doing it! I am so proud of you! Everyone out there, this girl is the next Madonna. Very good Music! Reviewer: Takoma Ryhossie I LOVE HER VOICE IT IS SO ORIGINAL. HER SONGS ARE MEANINGFUL AND FUN. She is so hot Reviewer: Leo She is becoming a big buzz in the city and her voice and looks are the reason why She sounds so good! Reviewer: Jamal I am selling her album here at Village music World 197 Bleecker ST.NYC 10012 Luv it!!!! Reviewer: Cris M. This album is soooo good! I can’t stop listening to it! The musical style is quite refreshing. Excellent!!! This album is over the top! A must have! Reviewer: Nicki C This album is creative and showcases all types of music. I can not wait to hear more from this artist. True talent. Reviewer: Mike Baronca It’s honest, fun, and has everything you are looking for if you are into music that brings the old with the new. I love her voice and you can tell she knows what she is doing. Amazing work of Art. Reviewer: Stacy Carmine This woman is a true artist. Not only does she have killer vocals, she knows how to put in the jazz, r+b, rock all together like the way it should be. Finally a singer with a brain. Great Stuff! Reviewer: Louis Ramirez Such a variety of different styles made this album so much fun. Original sounds and songs with some excellent musicians and Nina’s straight on vocals really shine on this CD. I can’t get these tunes out of my head.....
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Here’s NINA, STEVE, KEITH, & ALAN showcasing BENNY’s slamming guitar solos as they perform "Since I’ve Been Lovin’ You" live at the Bitter End....Finally Nina’s new song No No! Enjoy!!!!!!!!!!!!..........Nina was interviewed for the Time Warner Cable TV Show, "Whats the T" at her recent Lions Den Show. Comment on this video! More videos at myYearbookComment on this video! More videos at myYearbook Comment on this video! More videos at myYearbooka href