NICOLE SLACK JONES

NICOLE SLACK JONES is a woman blessed with a voice and is an undeniable beauty that embodies the essence of soul. She is an amazing, ebullient and effervescent chanteuse that hails from America’s most international and musical city… New Orleans. Nicole Slack Jones is making her mark across the globe and becoming a force to be reckoned with drawing comparisons to the Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin and New Orleans own Goddess of Gospel Mahalia Jackson. She is an international phenomenon and the recording industry’s best kept secret and is taking the music world by storm gaining legions of fans with a voice that defies genres and categories. She is a woman who stirs and uplifts the spirit of those who have experienced her amazing talent. She began her love affair with music at an early age where sounds of music were omnipresent in the life of young Nicole, who was raised in a musical family where singing came to her as naturally as breathing. She is the second of five siblings, born to the proud parents of the late Philip Matthew Slack Sr. and Mother Judy Slack. The seeds to her great talent began to flower inside the church walls where she first began as a Gospel singer. Then after years of honing her talent gained her local acclaim, but as her star rose she longed to share her gift with a larger audience. In 2005 an ill-timed event happened in her native city that would change her life and direction forever. After the horrific events of Hurricane Katrina rocked the city leaving many people wondering what their future would be, Nicole took this as an opportunity to transform this tragedy into triumph by venturing out and broadening her horizons. And since 2006 her amazing talent began to blossom and her hard work began to bear fruit, as Nicole has been traveling throughout the world and gaining a dedicated fan base throughout Europe and Africa. Since leaving the nest Nicole career is reaching stratospheric levels having great success singing at many of the most prestigious festivals and Jazz clubs around the world: Jazz à Viennes, Jazz à Juan, New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, Festival de Hammamet, Roma Gospel Festival, Lionel Hampton Jazz Club, Snug Harbor Jazz Bistro and Enghien Jazz Festival opening for "The Original Blues Brothers Band" with 15,000 people. In 2011, Nicole opened for The legendary "Percy Sledge" at Enghein Jazz Festival in France. Also Percy Sledge invited her for an amazing duet. Most recently, Nicole was invited by "Herbie Hancock” the Good Will Ambassador of UNESCO and The Director General of UNESCO "Irina Bokava". She performed for the First international jazz day to UNESCO. Event sponsored by the "THELONIOUS MONK INSTITUTE OF JAZZ" where she worked alongside: George Benson, Marcus Miller, Terri Lyne Carrington, Barbara Hendricks, Dee Dee Bridgwater, China Moses and many more. Her star continues to rise, in the Summer of 2012 she sang at the Famous "OLYMPIA PARIS" opening for "Earth Wind and Fire Experience" featuring Al McKay. She says of this event that it was like a dream come true to share the stage with a group she grew up admiring. This among her many accomplishments is a testament to her talent as she is gaining legions of fans in her climb to international stardom. A fact that is evidence by her recently receiving the Italian/ American award "ISCHIA AWARD" for Breakout Artist of the Year 2012, and the evening was topped of when Nicole had the opportunity to perform for the iconic Clive Davis who also received “The Legendary Award” for his contribution to the recording industry during the ceremony. Nicole Slack Jones is not simply an amazing vocalist armed with a wide range of talent she’s acted as well appearing in the film, “The Fighting Temptations” starring Beyonce Knowles and Cuba Gooding Jr. and she is building her brand by taking on several sponsorship deals with fashion houses and cosmetic companies across the globe. She is a star on the rise that continues to keep her eyes on the prize. During the 2012 Cannes Film Festival Nicole made a special appearance at Richard Nilsson's private Villa Oxygen performing for "The iconic Joe Jackson and the Jackson family. This event was exclusively for "The Jackson Family Heritage Foundation."She feels it was a great honor to be part of this wonderful event. Also during Cannes she performed at an event at the Carlton Cinema Club for the private press release party of the film " Paperboy.” Starring multi-Academy Awards Winning Actress Nicole Kidman and film Director Lee Daniels. Others starring actors included: Matthew Mcconaughey, Zac Effron and Grammy award winner Macy Gray. As one the premier talents of her generation, Nicole Slack Jones is on a path to redefine greatness, making her mark to become a major force in the entertainment industry. In December 2012, Nicole Slack Jones received her second Italian award "Capri Music Award". The Award was presented to her by Italian Director Pascal Vicedomini and legendary Italian film director Lina Wertmuller. To bring "2013" in with a bang, Nicole had the wonderful opportunity to open at the "Los Angeles Italian Film Fest " for the multi Academy award winning Al Pacino. The evening was serenaded by Nicole and pianist Corky Hale who was the original piano player for the world renowned Billie Holiday. In 2013 dreams were constantly coming true for Mrs. Jones. There it was, her "Moment" Nicole Slack Jones appeared on Oprah Winfrey's Network (OWN). February 2013, she starred in the Documentary Series "Blackboard Wars". Her soulful and powerful voice left millions around the world touched by the emotional impact she expressed throughout singing. Nicole's role was to be simply who she is. A true Artist with a wonderful gift. She gave that gift to the students of John Mc Donogh High School in a 1 hour concert. Not only that, but she was a former Graduate of the school. Her message was to inspire them to one day realize their own dreams. Nicole is now preparing material for the highly anticipated album entitled "NICOLE SLACK JONES". The album showcases her incredible vocal range with a sound that’s guaranteed to create a buzz and have a major impact on the music industry. Her album is an “eargasmic” mix of SOUL / POP / ROCK where classic meets contemporary for a marriage of musical ecstasy. So look out for Nicole Slack Jones, the true embodiment, rebirth and definition of a soul singer. ​ Edwin Bougage A show girl, a voice, a phenomen...