Nick Colionne, Prepares New CD
 February 5, 2008 - Nick Colionne, the Smooth Jazz guitarist on the funky side, has signed a contract with the music label Koch Records. His next album called "No Limits" is set to be released in the late spring or early summer 2008. more below


 
     
 

"No Limits", according to the musician, will be a reflection of his live performances and will feature several tracks, on which he will be the lead singer.Koch Records has lately released albums by top Smooth Jazz musicians such as guitarist Steve Oliver ("Radiant" in 2006), twice Grammy Award-winning famous keyboardist Bob James ("Urban Flamingo" in 2006) and popular flutist/saxophonist Nelson Rangell ("My American Songbook (Vol. 1)" in 2005). Therefore, a good deal for Koch Records. For more information: http://www.nickcolionne.com/ - by Akbar Nour


 
  
 
     

Nick Colionne Keeps Connected
January 16, 2008 - Nick Colionne doesn't take anything for granted. The talented Smooth Jazz guitarist believes in making connections, not only with his fans but also his community. more below



 
  
 
Colionne does lots of charity work and generally points his attention to things that are good. "I try to do the right thing," he told Smooth Jazz Now, "I feel blessed that I care, you can't make anyone care about anything, they have to want to make a change and that comes from the inside." Colionne is also plugged into the importance of being relevant in the music industry, "I can't imagine taking any of this for granted, and I work hard at this. I can't imagine doing anything different." The guitarist is set to do a very interesting show at the industry event NAMM with Heart. There's a pairing you probably thought would never happen. The gig on Saturday January 19 in Anaheim, Ca. has Nico on the same bill as Anne and Nancy Wilson - I bet he could do a few interesting things to Barracuda! - by John Beaudin  
Nick Colionne To Talk About The Biz
August 25, 2007 – Nick Colionne believes in sharing the wealth. The popular Chicago guitarist has written the book on how to give back including tons of charity work. Colionne is now slated to give a free talk at Arizona State University’s downtown Phoenix campus. The event is part of Phoenix Brain Team and will also feature Colionne’s long-time manager, Carol Ray, talking about “The Business of Jazz.” The chat is on Sept 5 at 2PM. – by John Beaudin
Nick Colionne - "I'm An Anxious Kind of Guy"
June 19, 2007 - Even though he's the coolest Smooth Jazzer ever to grace the stage, Nick Colionne says looks can be deceiving; "I just look cool on the outside" say's the guitarist with a big laugh. Colionne who recently won "International Instrumentalist of the year" at the 3rd Annual Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards says, "It's kind of like the duck in the water thing, the duck is just moving along but his feet are going a million miles an hour under the water." Colionne told Smooth Jazz Now that being honest about stage fright is important to him, "I'm usually pretty nervous because everytime you go out there you never know what to expect. It would be nice to know that people will accept and receive you well everywhere you go but your really don't know." He adds, "I try to calm myself down and have that cool appearance but I'm usually pretty anxious, I'm a pretty anxious kind of guy." Look for our exclusive interview with Nick Colionne coming next week on Smooth Jazz Now. - by John Beaudin
Nick Colionne Relieved His Hard Work Finally Paid Off
October 12, 2004 - Nick Colionne is finally at a place in the Smooth Jazz world where his music is being appreciated by a mass audience. Though the guitarist turned pro at fifteen it wasn't until his 4th album "Just Come On In" released last year that he reached the top of the charts. The CD's debut single "High Flying" peaked at #2 on the R&R charts and #1 on the World Smooth Jazz Top 20. Colionne already has a follow up hit with "It's Been Too Long," "It was almost the title of this album," says Colionne, "That's how I felt going into this record I thought this was my last shot. I thought if I don't have a hit with this one I don't know if I'll have the money to do another. I told my manager Carol Ray that I had to get on radio because it had been too long." The tune is currently # 18 on the R&R charts. Read our new interview with Nick.
Nick Colionne Introduces New Jazz Series In Chicago
January 28, 2004 - Nick Colionne has a perfect recipe for a good time in Chicago - His new Thursday evening Jazz series. The guitarist plans to host special evenings of Jazz once a month at "Rhythm, a seriously cool club." Colionne will also feature a special guest on each of the after work Jazz evening including Marcus Johnson on February 12th and keyboard legend Bobby Lyle on March 11th. For information or tickets call 312-492-6100. Colionne who has worked Natalie Cole, Curtis Mayfield and The Staples Singers is currently # 2 on Smooth Jazz Now's national chart with the song "High Flying."
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


  
 
 
 


 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 



 

 

 












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