Since her debut at the 2006 Montreal International Jazz Festival where she won the hearts of the 100,000+ audience, Nikki has never looked back. She was the youngest singer ever on a Verve Records release when she recorded "Airmail Special" for the Ella Fitzgerald tribute album, We All Love Ella: Celebrating the First Lady of Song, alongside such musical luminaries as Etta James, Linda Ronstadt, Diana Krall and Natalie Cole. She has also recorded the swing-era classic, “Stompin’ at the Savoy” with Grammy Award-winning artists Herbie Hancock and Will.i.am for Kareem Abdul-Jabbar’s audio book, On the Shoulders of Giants. Also, in the realm of popular music, Nikki was asked to record “Gotta Go My Own Way” for Disney’s smash hit High School Musical 2. The song was included in French and English on the Canadian release of the soundtrack as well as in the bonus features of the DVD which was released worldwide. Most recently, Nikki can be seen singing and performing with renowned hip-hop artist Wyclef Jean on PBS Kids for the title sequence of the 2009 version of The Electric Company.
Along with playing to sold-out crowds at jazz festivals in Montreal, Ottawa, Toronto and Montego Bay, Nikki has been on a multi-city tour with renowned composer and conductor Marvin Hamlisch including performances with the New York Pops, The National Symphony, The New York Philharmonic, The Seattle, San Diego and Milwaukee Symphonies and even in her hometown of Montreal. Nikki has shared the stage with many musical luminaries including Liza Minnelli, Celine Dion, John Mayer, Sarah McLachlan, Lionel Richie, Shakira and Avril Lavigne as well as appearing with entertainment industry icons such as Matt Damon and William Shatner. She has been broadcast internationally on PBS’s youth talent showcase From the Top and was seen as a feature artist on YTV’s The Next Star.
Nikki has used her budding fame to help the underprivileged as well, becoming an ambassador for both the Montreal Children’s Hospital and oneXone, a non-profit foundation that is committed to supporting, preserving and improving the lives of children in Canada and around the world. To date, Nikki has been involved in events that have raised over ten-million dollars for local, national and international charities.
In anticipation of Nikki’s first studio album, which she is currently recording with 14-time Grammy Award-winning producer Phil Ramone, she released Ella… of Thee I Swing, a live CD and DVD, in September 2008. This album has garnered critical acclaim from many notable publications, won Nikki Favorite Jazz Artist at the 2009 Canadian Independent Music Awards and earned her two Juno nominations: New Artist of the Year and Vocal Jazz Album of the Year.
Nikki has recently completed a Canadian Jazz Festival tour including a special free concert for the 30th Anniversary of the Montreal International Jazz Festival. Later this summer, she will be touring in Japan including dates in Tokyo, Sapporo, Nagoya and Obihiro.
Nikki, es increíble lo que se escucha! No se puede creer tanto talento... Ojalá tu disco se edite en nuestro país. Besos desde Argentina. Marcelo (de ALBAHACA)
Hi Nikki ! Thanks a lot for accepting me :) I just can't believe there's just 1 year between us I love what you do, you've got an awesome voice ! I'd love to hear you live, did you ever come to France ?
Built in 1925, the Montreal Olympia theatre is one of the most precious jewels of Montreal’s cultural and architectural heritage. Its years devoted to “cinematic theatre” lent it a unique flavour. Memories of the past still linger, doubled with an unparalleled convivial atmosphere. Its ideal location (near the Berri-UQAM metro station) makes it one of Montreal’s most accessible venues.
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Bâti en 1925, l’Olympia de Montréal est l’un des joyaux les plus précieux des milieux culturels et architecturaux montréalais. Ses longues années consacrées au "théâtre cinématographique" lui ont conféré un cachet tout particulier. Il y flotte un air du passé doublé d’une ambiance conviviale inégalée. Sa situation géographique privilégiée (Métro Berri-UQAM) en fait l’un des théâtres les plus facilement accessibles à Montréal.
I am completely taken by "Ella...Of Thee I Swing." Buying it was the best follow-up I could have done after feeling cheated that you didn't get more stage time when you appeared with Marvin Hamlisch at Benaroya Hall in Seattle last year in September. Two questions for you: when will you return to Seattle? and when will you release your next album?
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