Jazz Vocalist ADELE NICOLS
Nicols trained as a classical pianist from the age of seven. After five years she took a break until at nineteen years old, she spent her junior year of college in Florence, Italy. Although there to study fine-art, she was lucky enough to have been introduced to and mentored by master pianist and teacher, Vanda Scaravelli. This was a defining moment for her as Vanda Scaravelli was a teacher like no other and there was no turning back. Though other artforms and endeavors would enter onto Nicols' path, music would always be her primary portal into the world of the arts.
Two years later she moved to Tokyo, immersing herself into the art, music and traditional culture of Japan's rich heritage. It was in the now famous "Shinjiku-Inn" and "Pitt-Inn" that Nicols began sitting in with jazz musicians as a vocalist.
Inspired and ready to work, she returned to America and settled in New Orleans, Louisiana. Here, Adele began studying with then Columbia Recording Artist, Ellis Marsalis, and soon got her first regular piano gig at the French Quarter's famous Fairmont Hotel.
In New Orleans she married and gave birth to two children. Her passion as a mother fueled her burgeoning music career, and Nicols made a shift of focus from playing jazz piano to singing jazz. Her new reputation as a jazz vocalist was quickly noticed and her fan base acquired a life of its own.
Nicols' travel bug took her on the road again, this time to northern California. There she received private coaching from legendary jazz vocalist, Mark Murphy.
Giving birth to two additional children, Adele remained devoted to both motherhood and music. Though her marriage eventually ended, she was able to provide for her family by singing at night, spending the days with her children.
Nicols moved her family across country one more time and settled in the Green Mountains of Vermont. In the summer of 2004, she released her debut jazz album, "Never Let Me Go." In Vermont she performs in festivals as well as select venues throughout New England. Currently, Adele is recording a second album of original compositions and is in the planning stages for her third album of jazz ballads.
Adele Nicols is a juried artist endorsed by the Vermont Arts Council. "Never Let Me Go" is currently available for online purchase, including AdeleNicols.com, CDBaby.com, Amazon.com and Borders.com.