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Grady Nichols
Jazz / Pop



TULSA, Oklahoma
United States

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Last Login:  04/02/2010
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Member Since02/11/2006
Band Websitehttp://www.gradynichols.com
Band Members
InfluencesJazz: David Sanborn, Stan Getz, Jeff Lorber, Joe Sample.
Classical: Claude Debussy, Erik Satie, John Williams (the composer, not the guitarist).
Pop: Chicago (Bill Champlin), Earth Wind and Fire, David Foster, Stevie Wonder.












Grady Nichols and Bill Champlin perform "Heaven Help Us All"






Grady Nichols and band play "Allright" at the Kansas City's "Jazz in the Woods" PBS Special









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Record Labelunsigned
Type of LabelIndie


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   Upcoming Shows ( view all )
30 Jan 2010 20:00
American Red Cross, Northeast MS Chapter Fundraiser Tupelo, Mississippi
14 Feb 2010 20:00
Southern Hills Country Club Tulsa, Oklahoma
20 Feb 2010 20:00
All That Jazz Dance and Fundraiser Bartlesville, Oklahoma
6 Mar 2010 20:00
Mardi Gras Magic Tulsa, Oklahoma
20 Mar 2010 20:00
MDA Hunt for the Cure Tulsa, Oklahoma
28 Mar 2010 20:00
River Spirit Casino Anniversary Party Tulsa, Oklahoma
13 Apr 2010 20:00
Private Function Tulsa, Oklahoma
16 Apr 2010 20:00
Crisis Pregnancy Fundraiser Tulsa, Oklahoma
8 May 2010 20:00
Private Party (Mayo Hotel) Tulsa, Oklahoma
15 Jun 2010 20:00
Broken Arrow Humanities Council Broken Arrow, Oklahoma

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Nomination for Just Plain Folks Award  (view more)

Bill Champlin and "Heaven Help Us All"  (view more)

The Weather Channel and my saxophone  (view more)

Star Trek  (view more)

2008 Greenwood Jazz and Blues Heritage Festival  (view more)

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   About Grady Nichols
From small town Midwest beginnings to the big-time as an internationally known saxophonist, Grady Nichols enjoys an audience as broad as his musical taste. Hot off the success and critical acclaim of last CD, Sophistication, Grady’s goal was to record a CD that would reach beyond his audience and attract new fans. To accomplish this, he tapped Zac Maloy to produce his newest endeavor, Take Me With You.

Maloy’s musical versatility includes writing, producing and performing. He is the founder and front man of the MCA Records band, The Nixons and also produced The Vanished, Bowling For Soup (Jive Records) and Jonas Brothers (Hollywood Records). His songs have been recorded by multi-platinum act Bowling For Soup, former American Idol’s Chris Daughtry and others. Maloy’s modern rocker background coupled with Grady’s R&B/jazz stylings proved to be the winning combination. The result of their collaboration is a sound that is fresh, unique, embraceable by Grady’s jazz fan base yet destined for audience whose leanings are broader.

Grady’s depth and maturity as a songwriter are evident on Take Me With You as the project showcases smooth jazz, pop, adult contemporary and even a dance mix. “My influences are so varied and I try to reflect that in my music. As I’ve matured as a songwriter, that growth has allowed me to infuse more of myself into each record. Using this mixture of flavors has helped me to create a sound with widespread audience appeal. As a result, you’ll see people of all ages at my shows. With Take Me With You, I’m trying to capture something new and fun that is another layer of my musical personality.” Grady co-wrote five songs with Maloy, who is rapidly becoming one of the most sought-after songwriters in pop music today. Jazz great Jeff Lorber teamed up with Grady once again to co-write three of the tunes.

Take Me With You also features four vocal tracks including a remake of the hit “Every Kind of People” made famous by Robert Palmer. Leigh Nash, formerly of Sixpence None The Richer (“Kiss Me,” “There She Goes”) provided lead vocals on this upbeat yet poignant song. Toni Estes (recording artist and Grammy nominated songwriter) contributed vocals on “Give Love.” And as a bonus track, famed remix engineer Andy Caldwell created a house mix of Take Me With You to end the CD on a fun note.

Ironically Grady’s rural upbringing in Siloam Springs, Arkansas contributed to his discovery of the hip sounds of the saxophone. He fell in love with the instrumental music played on The Weather Channel and wrote the network requesting their playlist. Grady began his musical pursuits in the sixth grade. By high school, he was performing professionally and studying under legendary saxophonist Joe Davis, who had performed with such greats as Sarah Vaughn and Mel Torme.

He recorded three independent projects before assembly a team that would put him on a national stage and enable him to enjoy success in the smooth jazz genre. Grady approached Grammy-nominated recording artist Jeff Lorber to produce Sophistication and Grammy Award-winning producer Paul Brown to mix. Other artists contributing to Sophistication include Chris Botti (trumpet on “End Of The Night”) and Paul Pesco (rhythm guitar with credits including Madonna, Mariah Carey, Celine Dion and Jennifer Lopez.) Again, it was another winning combination. Yielding three hit singles – “Allright,” “Tuesday Morning,” and “Sneak” – Sophistication also made a strong debut on internet stations and remained on the SmoothJazz.com charts for over 40 weeks. SmoothJazz.com named Sophistication 28 of top 50 Smooth Jazz Albums of 2004 gave it a Smoothie Award as the 14 top selling Smooth Jazz Album of 2004. Café Jazz Radio named Sophistication the 8 Most Played Album of 2004 and Grady as the 3 Breakthrough Artist for the Year. The reviews were also great and well-known jazz critic and writer Jonathan Widran named Grady as “most likely to spearhead the next generation of great smooth artists.”

When Sophistication broke nationally, Grady suddenly found himself sharing the stage with some of his musical idols and touring the country in clubs, on festivals and was even chosen to perform on Norwegian Cruise Lines Smooth Jazz Cruise. As a touring artist, Grady has opened for artists such as: Ray Charles, Luciano Pavarotti, Jay Leno, The Temptations, The Righteous Brothers, Al Green, Huey Lewis & the News, The O’Jays, Jeffrey Osborne, Ellis Marsalis, Keiko Matsui, Stanley Turrentine, David Benoit, Paul Taylor, among others. He has also performed with: Jeff Lorber, Bill Champlin, The Beach Boys, Roy Clark, Bob James, Paul Brown, Kim Waters, Wayman Tisdale, Marion Meadows and others.

Grady was also a featured performer and an award presenter at the first Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards. His song “Alone With You” was included on the Oasis Smooth Jazz Awards Collection CD and received rave reviews. Mark Rufflin, Jazz Editor, Chicago Magazine and Amazon.com said "Newcomer Grady Nichols may have the best instrumental track on the sampler.”

Grady’s first foray into recording came with his first CD, "Between You and Me," which immediately received regional radio airplay, a rarity for a new independent artist. Grady followed this success with the release of Mysterious Intentions, allowing him to showcase his songwriting talents and his radio exposure grew coast-to-coast. Grady's third release In the Fullness of Time featured Bill Champlin, keyboardist / vocalist of the group Chicago, alongside a 50 voice choir. Champlin himself had praise for Nichols, “This guy is really young. He’s really positive and he’s got maturity way beyond his years. His tone…his delivery…everything about him. There’s a lot of guys out there with chops. Grady uses the chops to get to his heart and from his heart it gets to you.” The CD was recorded before a live studio audience and aired on television as "Grady Nichols Live." It shows the diversity of Grady's sound and stage presentation using elements of jazz, reggae, Latin, blues and gospel.

With four released CDs and a fifth on the way, Nichols’ future is as bright and promising as his enthusiasm for the music. “Music is intimately connected to so many great moments in my life. And to my way of thinking, that’s the purpose of music – creating something that enhances memories and moments, binding them together. I am so blessed to have the opportunity to do that. That’s my goal – helping to create great moments and memories for people through music.”


   


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Backnbloom

Backnbloom



1 Feb 2010 21:00


In celebration of our opening gig for Nouvelle Vague we want you to have a FREE!! download of our song, Hollywood Blvd.!!

Just click on this link to download: http://www.last.fm/music/Backnbloom



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MONSTERPALOOZA

Eliot Brodsky



25 Jan 2010 17:34


THE MONSTER EVENT OF THE DECADE!!

VERNE LANGDON -MONSTER OF CEREMONIES
RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD CAST !!!!
Allen Trautman -(TarMan) Beverly Randolph (Tina) Don Calfa - (Ernie)
Brian Peck (Scuz) John Philbin (Chuck) Thom Mathews ( Freddy )
Tony Gardner -Makeup Artist ROTLD,Zombieland and many more
AWARD WINNING FX ARTISTS DISPLAYING AND SELLING!!
200 venders!!! MONSTER MUSEUM !!! Presentations!!!!!
For more info: www.rubberroom101.com
Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/MONSTERPALOOZA-2010/300597800244
Michael's Disciples

Michael's Disciples



17 Jan 2010 10:46

Michael Caruso is back in the cave to complete work on the Disciples new EP...available this spring on For Tessa Records........

meantime Bekka Bramlett is rockin' music row with Caruso's "What's On My Mind" the first hit single from "I Got News for You"....pick up your copy at http://www.cdbaby.com/bekkabramlett

and Bill Champlin (2X Grammy Winning Monster Talent's) brand new offering "No Place Left To Fall" always the critic's darling...is now beginning to rumble through-out Europe & Japan.....info at http://www.billchamplin.net
MONSTERPALOOZA

Eliot Brodsky



15 Jan 2010 16:35


THE MONSTER EVENT OF THE DECADE!!

VERNE LANGDON -MONSTER OF CEREMONIES
RETURN OF THE LIVING DEAD CAST !!!!
Allen Trautman -(TarMan) Beverly Randolph (Tina) Don Calfa - (Ernie)
Brian Peck (Scuz) John Philbin (Chuck) Thom Mathews ( Freddy )
Tony Gardner -Makeup Artist ROTLD,Zombieland and many more
AWARD WINNING FX ARTISTS DISPLAYING AND SELLING!!
200 venders!!! MONSTER MUSEUM !!! Presentations!!!!!
For more info: www.rubberroom101.com
Facebook Fan Page - http://www.facebook.com/pages/MONSTERPALOOZA-2010/300597800244
The Rave welcomes NickJonas and the Administration

The Rave welcomes NickJonas and the Administration



11 Jan 2010 16:46

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Mel

Mel Lejones



9 Jan 2010 04:56

showin some sweet lovin! ;)

Knife River Cowboys & girl

Knife River Cowboys & girl



2 Jan 2010 20:52

Thank you for adding KRC! We love it!
Would you please sign our guestbook?
Meet us at zoxsy.com-ourstage.com-sixtyone.com
Love, peace & waffles!
Love from Norway

 

Richard Page Fans

Richard Page Fans



2 Jan 2010 20:23

All best wishes for 2010 - Fred.
Teresa Helena

Teresa Helena



29 Dec 2009 20:59

Hello my angel!I wish for you and your family a great new year of many good vibes, accomplishments, love and peace!
A fraternal embrace of Brazil in his heart.




Colette

Matos Nancy



27 Dec 2009 16:37

A Happy New Year to You!

Good luck in the year ahead!







tamara champlin

tamara champlin



26 Dec 2009 10:00

The Sons of Champlin will again be touring the West Coast this spring. The confirmed dates are listed below. Stop by and check out the shows!

The confirmed list of venues are below and on my profile.

Friday, March 5, 2010
Cache Creek Casino
Brooks, CA 95606
888-772-2243
http://www.cachecreek.com

Saturday, March 6, 2010
McNear's Mystic Theatre (Will Champlin Opening)
Petaluma, CA 94952
707-765-2121
http://www.mystictheatre.com

Friday, March 26, 2010
Anthology - 2 shows
San Diego, CA 92101
619-595- 0300
http://www.anthologysd.com

Saturday, March 27, 2010
The Coach House
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
949-496-8930
http://www.thecoachhouse.com

Monday, March 29, 2010
Sierra Nevada Brewing Company
Chico, CA 95928
530-893-3520
http://www.sierranevada.com

I WILL BE APPEARING WITH THE SONS OF CHAMPLIN
yoyo

yoyo



22 Dec 2009 13:24

Thanks for being friends :)
Hope you like our old skool Soul music.
Have some wonderful days!
Colette

Matos Nancy



15 Dec 2009 10:02


Hi,

It seems that Christmas time is here once again, and it is time again to bring in the New Year. We wish the merriest of Christmas to you and your loved ones, and we wish you happiness and prosperity in the year ahead. Yola




Pareishia.singer.songwriter.

Pareishia.singer.songwriter.



10 Dec 2009 02:25

THANKS FOR THE ADD...
I'M GLAD TO BE INCLUDED
IN YOUR CIRCLE OF FRIENDS...
MUCH LUV AND RESPECT TO YOU...
MISS P FROM PENPOINT...
Richard Harris

Richard Harris



3 Dec 2009 02:42

Just checking in with you my friend and hoping you are well!

Here's a thought ....

"I wish we could put up some of the Christmas spirit in jars and open a jar of it every month. "

~Harlan Miller

MAY YOU BE FILLED WITH THE JOYOUS SPIRIT OF CHRISTMAS ALL YEAR LONG!

Please stay in touch from time to time and let me know how you are!

Your friend,

Richard

CDs @ www.RichardHarrisLive.com

OR

CDBaby.com / ITunes
Colette

Matos Nancy



28 Nov 2009 11:05

Good Morning,

Give you flowers and "HI" to you!



Misty Lane

Misty Lane



28 Oct 2009 19:32

Hi Grady!  I've followed your success for about 9 years now and I think you are so talented.  I aspire to be as well respected and successful as you and hope to work with you soon.   

Best Wishes & God Bless You!

Misty Lane
AfterGroove

AfterGroove



11 Oct 2009 21:03

Thanks for stopping by and for checking out our new tunes.  There are more on the way!
UNICRONS presents

UNICRONS presents



15 Sep 2009 04:20

WE BROUGHT YOU 'WORK' AND NOW THE NEWEST, FRESHEST PARTY IN SF! COME OUT FOR OUR INAUGRAL PARTY!
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Vanessa Thompson

Vanessa Thompson



30 Aug 2009 19:21

Hey! Thank you for supporting my music. Check out my web site at www.vanessathompson.net and my music videos at www.youtube.com.   One of my youtube videos is below for you to hear. If you like it, feel free to put it on your page and share it with your friends. There are also some banners on my page if you want to use them on your page. If you have Facebook, please add me. Some are putting me in their top friends. The support is really appreciated. Hope you liked the cover on Hollywood Celebrity Magazine. If you like my music, please add it to your play list for others to hear. Thank you :)
 


My new music video to my song "Heartbreakin Game" should be coming out in the near future. There is also a fanpop page for me that has been set up. If you get a chance visit it at http://lnk.ms/0zvbC . You can also sign up to follow me on twitter at www.twitter.com/vanessathompson :)
*Crazy Polack*

Georgette Magrady



28 Aug 2009 20:58

Hey Gradyyyyyy!!!!!! Thanks so much for cheering me up yesterday after a hard week. Once again, you and the band were absolutely OUTSTANDING and you outdid yourselves again! The whole ambiance was perfectomundo and now you got a new life long fan! (Thanks to my recruiting efforts ;) See u again sooooon!!!!
Stefan Lindgren

Stefan Lindgren



12 Aug 2009 04:53

Hi Grady
COME ON OVER AND LISTEN TO THE NEW TRACK "UP'N'DOWN EVERYDAY"!!

The fourth track on the upcoming album "JAZZISH" is now finished!!
The song is called "Up'n'Down Everyday"
Peace, love, and blessings
/Stefan
Delton Walker

Delton Walker



7 Aug 2009 19:55

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Click to purchase "Back In Your Arms Again" Bonus video of "After The Club" included



Have a great weekend!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Delton
No Place Left To Fall

No Place Left To Fall



3 Aug 2009 23:05

thanks for the add.  please stop by and check out the new site and CD.  thanks a ton


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Kat

Kat



1 Aug 2009 18:27

Hope you are having a wonderful summer...just passing this along...

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