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Returning to Jazzlab from 5 recent concerts in the USA, Michelle reunites her band to perform songs from their vast repertoire, covering 10 celebrated albums – a collection of beautiful jazz classics and Michelle’s own compositions.
Michelle Nicolle has forged a reputation Nationally and Internationally as a formidable and creative jazz vocalist-musician. A multi-award-winner, Michelle’s accolades include the prestigious Bell Award (2017), National Jazz Award winner (1998) and 3-time A.R.I.A Finalist and 2024 Music Victoria Award “Best Jazz Work” for The Bach Project cementing her as a national treasure with global appeal.
Michelle has performed at festivals all over Australia and the world - from Tokyo to Siberia. She’s sang with Wynton Marsalis and the JLCO with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and also with Kurt Elling. Over the last 25 years the improvisor and composer has led one of Australia’s most lauded creative jazz ensembles the “Michelle Nicolle Quartet”.
“…she takes hold of the audience in a way that all one can think of is don’t let go, don’t stop.” The Prague Special, Dec 2024
“If there’s such a phenomenon as the perfect jazz singer, Michelle Nicolle is far away my choice.” ***** The Weekend Australian, 2023
“Michelle is a singer born to sing, born to charm, enlighten and seduce through music.” Kurt Elling
Geoff Hughes – guitar
Tom Lee – bass
Ronny Ferella – drums
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Michelle Nicolle Biography
Michelle Nicolle has forged a reputation Nationally and Internationally as a formidable and creative jazz vocalist-musician. Her ability to get right to the heart of a song, whilst being a masterful improviser with the technique to match any instrumentalist has been recognised with a Bell Award (jazz vocal album of the year), Mo Award(s), National Jazz Award winner and 3-time A.R.I.A Finalist.
“..a free-ranging singer with sumptuous tone and exemplary intonation..” John Shand The NYC Jazz Record
"Michelle is a singer born to sing, born to charm, enlighten and seduce through music.” Kurt Elling
She has performed with Kurt Elling and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and in 2023 was featured soloist with Wynton Marsalis’ “All Rise” with the Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra and both the Melbourne and Sydney Symphony Orchestras. “Michelle Nicolle was a standout, her resounding gospel cry of “I Say All Rise” piercing the soul.”- Australian Book Review Aug 28, 2023.
Releasing 9 albums and constantly touring Australia and Internationally, Michelle is steeped in the tradition of interpreting and reimagining the American Songbook whilst also arranging. composing, and leading her ensemble - The Michelle Nicolle Quartet.
Michelle’s most recent album, The Bach Project (Earshift Music) embraces the music of J.S. Bach in the MNQ’s unique chamber jazz style.
"If there's such a phenomenon as the perfect jazz singer, Michelle Nicolle is far away my choice." ***** Eric Myers, The Weekend Australian, Aug 2023
An experienced educator, Michelle teaches at University of Melbourne, Monash University, and regularly tours Australia and USA as a clinician (Uni North Texas, University of Miami, CSU Northridge and CSU Long Beach).
Read More“..a free-ranging singer with sumptuous tone and exemplary intonation..” John Shand The NYC Jazz Record
"Michelle is a singer born to sing, born to charm, enlighten and seduce through music.” Kurt Elling
She has performed with Kurt Elling and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra and in 2023 was featured soloist with Wynton Marsalis’ “All Rise” with the Jazz at Lincoln Centre Orchestra and both the Melbourne and Sydney Symphony Orchestras. “Michelle Nicolle was a standout, her resounding gospel cry of “I Say All Rise” piercing the soul.”- Australian Book Review Aug 28, 2023.
Releasing 9 albums and constantly touring Australia and Internationally, Michelle is steeped in the tradition of interpreting and reimagining the American Songbook whilst also arranging. composing, and leading her ensemble - The Michelle Nicolle Quartet.
Michelle’s most recent album, The Bach Project (Earshift Music) embraces the music of J.S. Bach in the MNQ’s unique chamber jazz style.
"If there's such a phenomenon as the perfect jazz singer, Michelle Nicolle is far away my choice." ***** Eric Myers, The Weekend Australian, Aug 2023
An experienced educator, Michelle teaches at University of Melbourne, Monash University, and regularly tours Australia and USA as a clinician (Uni North Texas, University of Miami, CSU Northridge and CSU Long Beach).
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