NICK COLIONNE
Genres: RnB, Pop, Art Song, Folk • United States

American jazz singer, guitarist, songwriter. USA Today: "Over the course of his career, Colionne hit No. 1 on Billboard's smooth jazz airplay chart eight times, and he was the only smooth jazz artist with five No. 1 hits from a single album, 2016's "The Journey." Died January 1, 2022. from discogs A chart-topping smooth jazz guitarist and composer who teaches and mentors children when not recording or touring. Although his smooth guitar chops and dynamic stage persona drew in fans, Nick Colionne balanced his over-20-year career with a dedication to teaching and mentoring students. Emerging in the '90s with his debut, It's My Turn, Colionne established himself as an in-demand player in the Chicago area, building upon the soulful jazz style of idols like Wes Montgomery, George Benson, and Grover Washington, Jr. At the same time, he balanced his love of music with a commitment to teaching, working with K-8 students in his home base read more...