Nick Rolfe: Vocals, keys
teddycrockett, Carl Burnett: guitar
Carlos Henderson, Kenny Davis, Mike Griot: bass
Gene Lake, Terreon Gully, Cindy Blackman, Eric Brown: drums
Curtis King, Kai Martin, de'Adre Aziza: background vocals
Kahlil Kwame Bell: Percussion
Russell Gunn: Trumpet
Bruce Williams: Alto Saxaphone
*combinations of the musicians listed above recorded the newest album, "The Mind Of An Evolutionary"
Influences
Sly Stone, Jamiroquai, Steely Dan, D'Angelo, Ben Harper, Stevie Wonder, Herbie Hancock, and SOOOOOO many other amazing arteests!!!!
Sounds Like
ME!!!! But to break it down a lil' bit: My vibe plus: Sly Stone meets Jamiroquai meets Steely Dan meets D'angelo meets Ben Harper.....really...it does......
Musician/Actor Nick Rolfe was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Seattle, Washington. He began studying piano at the age of six, learning both classical and modern pop repertoire.
Rolfe began his collegiate studies at Cornish College of the Arts, the leading music school in Seattle. At Cornish Nick was heavily influenced by his early mentors, trombonist Julian Priester and saxophonist Hadley Caliman. After two years at Cornish, Nick moved to New York City and completed his B.F.A, in music performance, at the New School for Social Researches' Mannes Conservatory. Nick Rolfe is a highly versatile musician, currently playing with various r and b, jazz, gospel, funk and alternative groups in and around New York.
Nick has performed and/or toured with numerous musicians including: saxophonist Frank Foster, drummer Charlie Persip, bassist Eddie Gomez, trumpeter Jimmy Owens, saxophonist Billy Harper, bassist Buster Williams, bassist Reggie Workman, bassist Cecil McBee, trombonist Steve Turre, saxophonist Benny Golson, drummer Winard Harper, drummer Gene Lake, actor/comedian Dave Chappelle (including Dave's critically acclaimed Carnegie Hall debut), trombonist Slide Hampton, the great James Moody, saxaphonist Jimmy Heath, 2x Grammy Nominated Trumpeter Russell Gunn and Ethnomusicology, drummer T.S. Monk, actor/choreographer Hinton Battle, trumpeter Roy Hargrove, soul singer Amel Larrieux, soul singer Alison Crockett, UK nu-soul pioneer Omar, U.K. Soul sensation Julie Dexter, Verve recording artist Lizz Wright and musician/poet/actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner.
Nick Rolfe's award winning ( SESAC National Performance Award ) debut as a leader, "The Persuader" (Blue Jay Records) was the number 5 jazz record in the United States on multiple charts in 2001.
Both as a leader and a sideman, Rolfe has toured extensively, nationally and internationally. He has received critical acclaim for performances in support of his most recent albums "The Remedy"[2003] and "The Mind Of An Evolutionary"[2005] as well as his work as a highly sought-after piano player/keyboardist for other artists.
Along with his musical talents Nick has added acting to his resume. Rolfe is co-starring with Academy Award winners Susan Sarandon and Ralph Fiennes in the soon to be released feature film "Doris and Bernard" directed by Bob Balaban [HBO Films 2008]
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Hey you! I am doing fabulous and the writing is going wonderfully despite of my writers block! hahaha :). Have a marvelous day. Sending you lots of warm tropical hugs.
What up my Nijaro? haven't talked to you in a good minute--I hope all is well with you and yours. I'd love to catch up with you sometime man, definitely let me know next time you're in LA. God Bless
Hola Nick, how are you doing? I am merely fluttering by to wish you a wonderful Monday and a blessed new week filled with lots of love and musical inspiration :)
