NICHOLAS COLE
Genres: Pop, Art Song, Folk, RnB • United States

Blending the incredible jazz gospel vibe of Jonathan Butler and Kirk Whalum and the melodic and funk sensibilities of Brian Culbertson with a dynamic and innovative keyboard style all his own, Goldsboro, North Carolina native Nicholas Cole helps usher in the next generation of contemporary urban jazz artists with his compelling independently released debut album A Journey of One.  Showing remarkable poise, melodic invention and improvisational jazz skills for a 17-year-old musician, Nicholas produced the remarkable 12 track project (which was executive produced by his musician father, Leon Cole) in his home studio. Having played piano and organ in church since the age of four, he brings a unique variety of secular and spiritual musical influences to the project—including smooth jazz stars Culbertson, Peter White and Brian Simpson and renowned gospel greats Fred Hammond, Kirk Franklin, Richard Smallwood, Walter Hawkins, Yolanda Adams and producer Kevin Bond. He currently attends read more...