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| Nicole Henry sings Nancy Wilson at Feinstein's/54 Below – Friday, Oct 7 Nicole Henry returns to Feinstein's/54 Below after her sold-out engagement this past Spring to debut her new show "Music That Makes Me Dance" celebrating the music of Nancy Wilson. Ms. Henry will reinterpret a range of Nancy Wilson's songs from the first two decades of her music on Capitol Records including her most famous songs like "Save Your Love for Me" to more obscure songs like "And Satisfy." "The complete entertainer, " Nancy Wilson entertained the world through blues, jazz, cabaret, pop and R&B music found on over 55 recordings earning her numerous awards including 3 Grammy's, an Emmy and a Hollywood Walk of Fame star. Since her debut in 2004, Nicole Henry has established herself as one of the jazz world's most acclaimed vocalists, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance. Ms. Henry's passionate, soulful voice and heart-felt charisma has earned her a 2013 Soul Train Award for "Best Traditional Jazz Performance, " three Top-10 U.S. Billboard and HMV Japan jazz albums. Heralded by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Japan Times, El Pais, Jazz Times, Essence and more, Ms. Henry tells real stories through repertoire from the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz, contemporary standards, blues and originals. "I had the sense of being in the presence of a pop-soul superwoman whose every gesture and inflection conveyed confidence and mastery…. time and again she invested familiar songs with an extra fillip of conviction and made you reconsider the words." - Stephen Holden, The New York Times "…That predicted time of greatness has arrived. Nicole Henry emerges hands down as this generation's First Lady of Jazz." - Sean Martinfield, Huffington Post NICOLE HENRY at Feinstein's/54 Below New York, NY Friday, Oct 7 - 9:30pm Nicole Henry (Vocals) Toru Dodo (Piano) Joshua Crumbly (Upright Bass) Paul Wells (Drums) Grace Kelly (Alto Saxophone) Freddie Hendrix (Trumpet) write your comments about the article :: © 2016 Jazz News :: home page |