Jazz
Nick Colionn - guitar, vocals
John Blasucci - keyboards, programming
Steve Cole - keyboards, programming on If You Ask Me; keyboards, programming, tenor sax, flute on Liquid
Richard Patterson - bass
Khari Parker - drums
Lenny Castro - percussion
Ricky Peterson - Hammond B-3
Larry Kohut - bass
Mike Logan - Hammond B-3
Alan Hinds - rhythm guitar
Johnathan DuBose, Jr. - rhythm guitar
Dale Prasco - acoustic guitar
Chris Miskel - drums
Joe Rendon - percussion
Mike Logan - piano
Dave Hiltebrand - bass
Chris Miskel - drums
Emerging as a formidable contemporary jazz artist, guitarist Nick Colionne explores the funkier and soulful side of the genre. His chops and showmanship have garnered him rave reviews from press across the country, touting him as one of jazz's fastest-rising stars. The amazing response from Colionne's audiences around the country confirms that the critics are right on target.
Colionne's Narada Jazz debut showcases his Wes Montgomery-inspired style accented with blues, rock, and R&B. His melodies sing with emotion and his Chicago roots shine on this fresh, contemporary jazz album.
Nick Colionne
Active Decades: '90s and '00s
Genre: Jazz
Styles: Adult Contemporary, Jazz-Pop, Crossover Jazz, Smooth Jazz
Like many aspiring musicians, guitarist/vocalist Nick Colionne was born into the business. At the behest of his stepfather, he picked up the guitar at the age of nine. A professional touring artist by the age of 15, Colionne spent much of his time on the road with older musicians, often penciling in a fake mustache to fit in. However, his mother, Juanita, wasn't about to let her son get off without an education, so Nick graduated from high school, went to college, and now finds himself -- when he isn't touring and recording -- teaching and mentoring elementary-school students in Elgin, IL. He's released four albums since 1994. His latest is the smooth jazz and funk collection Just Come On In.
---James Christopher Monger, All Music Guide |
