NICK GARRETT --
Bass-baritone, pianist, songwriter, arranger. He's sung over 33 major operatic roles, performed in front of millions, including royalty.
Nick was a founding member;and bass-baritone, for the multi-million selling artist Amici forever, composing and arranging all the vocal arrangements on their most recent album Defined.
Nick is now embarking on his solo recording career and as a true classical crossover performer, Nick Garrett has done it all. In a recent press interview Nick explains,"....'crossing over' means that I am first and foremost an opera singer, but I love experimenting and I have a connection with world music and jazz, easy listening and rock and pop, as well as classical music. I do think that crossover needs to evolve. Its not good enough now just to overlay a beat with some strings. Audiences have become more sophisticated and they want to see real talent and true ability from a cross-over artist. After all how can you be cross-over if you havent crossed-over from anywhere? I enjoyed arranging Defined for Amici forever. I am proud of my contribution to the album and although I no longer sing with the group its gratifying to know that my music lives on through them."
According to the HMV review, "Garrett, has the knack of identifying what famous classical melodies will work for voice and cleverly rearranging them as Italianate operatic showstoppers."
Having taught himself to play the piano from the age of seven, Nick was accepted by Trinity College of Music to study singing, composition, piano and conducting before wining a much coveted singing grant from the Wolfson Foundation.
Since the launch of his official website , a staggering 1 million visitors have hit the site within just 5 months and his VIP Inner Sanctum Members are growing daily. Whether performing live or on CD, the unmistakable, rich and powerful voice of Nick Garrett resonates in the hearts and minds of all who hear him. Listen to his own compositions and see why he has been tipped by the music press as "....the one to watch in 2006."
Our next show is at the Jazz Café on Friday Friday 26 June. More details below! The Jezebel Sextet + Groove Cartel + Soul Cookers DJs in assocation with Saint Paul Soul Jazz
Jazz Cafe, 3-5 Parkway Camden London, NW1 7P
Doors: 7pm
Tickets: £15 / £12.50 advance or £10 guest list (sign up at www.jezebelsextet/gigs)
Saint-Paul Soul Jazz, Europe’s most exciting funk festival, crosses the channel to present a night of heavy Hammond funk featuring The Jezebel Sextet and the Groove Cartel, plus DJ sets from Soul Cookers Records. All the excitement and friendly atmosphere of the festival at the Jazz Café for one night only!
#About Saint Paul Soul Jazz
Saint Paul Soul Jazz, Europe’s first Hammond funk and raw soul jazz festival, takes place from 10-12 July in the beautiful provençale village of Saint-Paul-Trois-Châteaux, near Avignon in France. This year’s line up includes: The Perceptions, Phat Fred, Lefties Soul Connection and Sweet Vandals
Stopped by to say hi. After half year im back, and ready to racing. Next year i racing in the Le mans 24. How are you? I hope everything its ok. have a sweet weekend. aw yes, maybe, just maybe if you have time, i will have a birthday party in August. Place: Hungary, Budapest, Dokk Cafe (VIP place) Date: 2009 August Its a good time to see the country, its lot of beautiful things here to see now. Here, because im in Budapest now. Ok, now bye:-)
Hi Nick Sorry not write you much than before.since I wrote you long time ago..got a new bussiness now.abit bussy and still got no time for my self..thinking of you and you wonderfull voice..take a good care dear.and have a wonderfull week..Love from thailand Chara
Hey there! Just want to stop by and say hi and wish you a great week!!
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