Artist description Solo nylon-string acoustic guitar from Michael Nickolas, known for his work in the popular and internationally performing horn band High Function, and with the Boston Music Award winning R & B group Universal Language. This independent solo effort includes Jazz and R & B staples, along with an original work.

Music Style Solo Guitar, Jazz, R&B

Musical Influences Earl Klugh, George Benson

Similar Artists Some listeners think Tuck Andress

Artist History BIOGRAPHY Originally from Southington Connecticut, Michael moved to Boston in 1980 to attend the Berklee College of Music. After graduating Cum Laude in 1984, he was a founding member and leader of what would turn out to be one of Boston's most successful local acts, 'High Function'. With High Function, Michael played extensively at clubs and colleges throughout the New England area. Other performance experience's included a three week tour of Switzerland, appearances in New York City, recording an eight song album in Chicago, and performing in a marketing film produced by the Bose Corporation. After leaving High Function, Michael went on to co-found the Boston Music Award winning R&B band 'Universal Language'. Another very popular local group, nominated for awards each year of their existence (which continues to today), Universal Language credits include performances in the Boston Garden, Fleet Center, and at The House of Blues in Cambridge. He was also the Co-Executive Producer of their CD entitled 'One People'; a release well received on the local music scene, including a positive review in the Boston Globe. In addition to playing with the bands, Michael was teaching himself the art of recording. An article he wrote entitled 'Producing Your Bands CD' was published in 'Recording Magazine', and during 1997 he built a recording studio in his home. He has also worked outside the house as a freelance recording engineer. The home studio, named 'Studio Nine Productions', is where his solo guitar release 'Ever Faithful' was recorded. Clients come to Studio Nine to work on everything from voice over narration sessions to digital audio editing and CD creation. His knowledge of recording was also put to use through part-time work with a major music software company, which included telephone consulting with Jon Anderson of 'YES' during the recording of Jon's recent solo record. The CD Ever Faithful was done in Michael's spare time over an eight month period. He produced, arranged, performed, engineered, mixed and mastered the CD himself. Listeners are treated to versions of Jazz standards like "Tenderly" and "My Favorite Things" and R&B staples like "Let's Stay Together" and "People Get Ready". The original composition and title track "Ever Faithful" rounds out the packag

Albums Ever Faithful (Solo), We Got By (Duo0, One People,Universal Language Live (with Universal Language)

Press Reviews From "SoundCheck Boston", Volume 3/Issue 24 "What we have here is an instrumental, acoustic jazz type of CD. My honest opinion on this album is as follows. I respect what this music is all about in its entirety and wholeheartedly. Totally raw and natural. What we have here is one individual with his guitar, thoughts and ideas spoken through the guitar, and guitar only. Very classy! I'm not going to say any one song is better that the other because they all got their own texture. It was my pleasure reviewing this one. (And I thought I was crazy....) I respect you and the whole concept of this project. Now let's put a band behind those ideas! Just kidding. Keep up the good work, sounds great, and I enjoyed the result!" From Northeast Performer Magazine "Mike Nickolas offers up nine tracks of pleasing solo-acoustic guitar. Ever Faithful is a cool collection of jazz standards and warm renditions of R+B classics like "People Get Ready" and Al Green's "Lets Stay Together." Nickolas remains fairly true to the original tunes,... his performance is satisfying and accomplished." From the Marlborough Enterprise March 19, 1998. "Ever Faithful is a collection of nine arrangement s of jazz and rhythm and blues standards for solo nylon string guitar that are played with complexity and feeling."

Location Marlboro, MA - USA

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