LIVE at Piedmont Piano Company
Nicolas Bearde & Friends
Celebrating the Season
TWO SHOWS 5:30pm & 8pm
This special, swinging and soulful concert is a "must see" show for all fans of contemporary Jazz and Blues. With holiday classics and carols getting the signature Nicolas Bearde high-energy makeover, it's a show you won't want to miss. Joining him on stage are some of the Bay Area's best: John R Burr (piano) Ruth Davies (bass), and Leon Joyce, Jr (drums).
Give the gift of music this Holiday season to family and friends and make your reservations early. This "one night only concert" always sells out.
Meet & Greet and reception to follow.
$25 Advance tickets / $30 at the door
We are offering a limited number of tickets to attend this performance in person. Advance purchase is required.
COVID-19 SAFETY: All ticket holders must show proof of full vaccination (including a booster, if eligible) and wear a mask while inside the piano store.
"A jewel always shines brightest when placed in just the right setting... When Bearde's soulful and affecting baritone sits atop of impeccably tailored arrangements of sterling standards... the results are absolutely stunning !" – Dan Bilawsky, All About Jazz
NICOLAS BEARDE
Recording artist, Nicolas Bearde is an award winning vocalist, whose silky baritone sound, wit and engaging rapport draws the audience into his live performances. Nicolas has 6 CD's out on his own label, Right Groove Records. His most recent album, “I Remember You : The Music of Nat King Cole" released on August 30, 2019, featuring special guest and sax great, Eric Alexander, rose quickly to the Top 20 on the Jazz Week Charts, garnering rave reviews at home and abroad.
Nicolas is also the featured vocalist on sax legend Vincent Herring's chart-topping CD, “Hard Times" as well as the vocalist and narrator with Vincent’s "Story of Jazz Orchestra" a 10 piece ensemble of jazz luminaries( Eric Alexander, James Carter, Jon Faddis, Jeremy Pelt, Steve Turre, Mike LeDonne, Kenny Davis and Carl Allen) who travel the world presenting Jazz music's 100+ year history.
As an educator, Nicolas has worked with the California Jazz Conservatory and Jazz Camp West teaching “Vocal Intensive” workshops, and was the chair of “popular voice” for the Young Arts Foundation in Miami, Florida for 5 years.
Nicolas first made his mark in the world of jazz as an original member of Bobby McFerrin's innovative a cappella ensemble, "Voicestra" (1986-2005), while carving out his own distinctive solo career. With classic performances and innovative interpretations of jazz standards and blues - Nicolas is the definitive jazz romantic. He'll steam you up with an original soulful song like Love Me, pull you into the nuanced emotion of a classic Bill Wither's tune, Can We Pretend, or captivate you with a stirring rendition of Naima, a John Coltrane ballad. nicolasbearde.com