Origin
Nicole New is Detroit’s leading female vocalist and band leader. Soulful and sensitive, Nicole is known for her creative fusion of genres. Nicole transcends far beyond just singing the standards, she makes them all her own. Nicole’s Interpretation is reminiscent of someone who understands deeply, the meaning of song.
While Nicole is best known for her performances at Detroit jazz venues such as The Dirty Dog Jazz Café, Cliff Bell’s, and the Steinway Jazz Café, she frequently travels across the country to share her music, as well. In New York City, Nicole is often seen at venues like Small’s, Mezzrow, Terra Blues, and Lola.
Her most recent national performances with The New Mexico Philharmonic “Gershwin and Friends” and the Jackson Symphony Orchestra “Evening of Broadway”.
Nicole is approaching the conclusion of her debut album, Dualities, which will be released in 2020.
Collaborations
Cliff Monear
2003 - Present
Great American Songbook collaborations with renowned Jazz Pianist Cliff Monear for over a decade.
Stevie Soul
2018 - Present
Stevie Soul and Nicole New got together with guitarist Matt LoRusso to have a little jazzy holiday jam sesh to get into the spirit.
Sean Blackman
2015 - Present
Collaboration with Sean Blackman on World Music Interpretations highlighting the music of Brazil and the broader Latin American Region.
Woodward Horns
2010 - Present
On-going collaboration with trumpeter Jimmy Smith and saxophonist James Hughes.
Kayvon Gordon
2012 - Present
Ongoing collaboration with distinguished drummer Kayvon Gordon, who's frequently spotted playing at Small's and Mezzrow in NYC.
Roberto Minczuk
2019 - Present
Nicole collaborates with Grammy-Award-Winning Conductor Maestro Roberto Minczuk at venues such as the New Mexico Philharmonic Orchestra.
Jeff Pedraz
2008 - Present
Nicole frequently collaborates with Philadelphia native bassist Jeff Pedraz who is known for working with powerhouses like Jimmy Oliver and Cecil Payne.