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Nicole Henry Receives HMV Music Award "Best Vocal Jazz Album of 2005" |
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Written by Ronaldo Oregano
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Wednesday, 11 January 2006 |
The Japanese division of HMV has honored vocalist Nicole Henry and her second album "Teach Me Tonight" with their HMV Award for "Best Vocal Jazz Album 2005". Produced by Todd Barkan and featuring the Eddie Higgins Trio, the Venus Records release reached number one on the Japanese jazz charts, remaining in the top ten for several weeks.
This is Henry's second HMV Award, the first being "Best New Jazz Artist of 2004" after the success of her debut CD, "The Nearness of You" (Banister Records).
Described by the Japan Times as "one of the most impressive live performers to polish up The Great American Songbook," Nicole Henry's voice and presence continues to gain fans around the world. Her recent touring schedule has included Mexico, London, Korea, Japan and the U.S. She's performed at the Rainbow Room with the Cab Calloway Orchestra and the Lincoln Center with the Juilliard Jazz Octet and has shared the stage with such greats as Nicholas Peyton, Eric Alexander, Kenny Werner, Duffy Jackson, Isaac Hayes, Roberta Flack, Tower of Power, Tom Scott and Johnny O'Neal.
Henry is currently working on her third CD project, with award-winning record producer Rachel Faro, in which she will continue her unique interpretations of classic jazz standards as well as introducing new and original material.
Tour Dates
AIR JAMAICA JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL 2006!! @ Rose Hall Resort & Country Club : January 27, 2006,
Address:
Montego Bay , Jamaica
Show Info: Visit: www.airjamaicajazzandblues.com
Other Bands: Thurs., Jan 26: Shaggy, John Legend, Nestor Torres, Morgan Heritage, Jyfe Jennings Fri., Jan 27: Al Green, Air Supply, Bo Diddley, Richie Stephens, Nicole Henry Sat., Jan 28: Patti Labelle, James Ingram, Maxi Priest, KEM, Reunion Jazz Quartet
CNY Jazz Arts Foundation's Black History Month Cabaret @ Justin's Grill Ballroom : February 12, 2006, 4:00 pm
Address:
Syracuse , New York
Other Bands: CNY 05-06 Concert Series include: Bobby Watson, Marcus Printup, Sweet Honey and the Rock, Joe Locke and Barbara Morrison.
Cover: $21 / $10 students
Valentine's Day LOVE Concert @ Deering Estate at Cutler : February 14, 2006, 8:00 PM
Address: 16701 SW 72nd Avenue
Miami , FL 33157
Contact: 305-235-1668 x233 / www.deeringestate.org
Show Info: Nicole returns for the second year in a row to enjoy Miami's beautifully preserved, historic estate with an endless field of love lovers. More info to follow...
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