LIVE at Piedmont Piano Company
Nicolas Bearde & Friends
Experience the Magic of the Holidays with Nicolas Bearde LIVE
Now celebrating his 17th Annual Holiday performance, this special concert is a “must-see” for all fans of contemporary Jazz and Blues. With heart-warming holiday classics and carols getting the signature Nicolas Bearde high-energy makeover, and with genre turns from jazz to soul to blues, don’t miss Nicolas’ performance of audience favorites and selections from his new Christmas collection. Joining him on stage are some of the Bay Area’s finest – John R Burr (piano), Essiet Essiet (bass), and Sylvia Cuenca (drums).
Give the gift of music this Holiday Season to family and friends and be sure to make your reservations early. This “one night only concert” always sells out.
Meet & Greet and reception to follow.
$30 Advance tickets
$35 at the door
We are offering a limited number of tickets to attend these performance in person. Advance purchase is recommended. Masking is encouraged but no longer required.
"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, renowned for his velvety voice and charismatic stage presence. Born and raised in Nashville, TN, but calling the Bay Area his home with a career spanning 3 decades, Nicolas has captivated audiences worldwide with his smooth vocals and impeccable style, and his 6 solo chart-topping CD’s have garnered rave reviews at home and abroad.
He has performed, toured and/or recorded with jazz legends such as: Nat Adderley Jr, Bobby McFerrin, Eric Alexander, Vincent Herring, and Bernard Purdie, and his concerts showcase songs from his many projects and collaborations.
As a solo artist he has headlined venues from San Francisco, Miami, Savannah and New York to London, Paris and Mumbai, and has been the featured vocalist of Big Bands on both sides of the ocean, including Vincent Herring’s (10 piece ensemble of jazz luminaries ( Eric Alexander, James Carter, Jon Faddis, Jeremy Pelt, Steve Turre, Mike LeDonne, Kenny Davis and Carl Allen)) presenting 100+ years of recorded jazz.
As an educator, Nicolas has worked with the California Jazz Conservatory, Standford Jazz, 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. nicolasbearde.com