About The Event
Nicki Parrott: Nicki was bassist and vocalist for the legendary Les Paul for over 10 years, in addition to performing at most of the world’s top jazz venues and festivals including The Jazz Cruise and sold-out performances at Birdland and Dizzy’s in NYC. Returning to Australia after nearly 30 years in New York City, Nicki currently performs in the Norther Rivers area, Brisbane, Newcastle and Sydney.
Nicki has performed with such jazz greats as Randy Brecker, Clark Terry, Bucky and John Pizzarelli, Dick Hyman, Joe Wilder, Michel Legrand, Lee Ritenour, Jose Feliciano, Scott Hamilton, Houston Person, the New York Pops Orchestra, Tommy Emmanuel and legendary producer Arif Mardin. Nicki has also appeared with rock and roll elites such as Paul McCartney, Todd Rundgren, Slash and Steve Miller. She has recorded more than two dozen vocal records for Venus Records (Japan), Arbors Records (USA) and Ooroo Records (USA/AU).
Mike Stern Guitar–6 time Grammy nominee, is one of the leading guitarists on the contemporary jazz scene. Began playing at age 12, putting down Clapton and Hendrix, Named "Best Jazz Guitarist of the Year" by Guitar Player magazine in 1993, got Grammy nominations and is known for a playing style displaying a variety of tones, from sensitive to hard-edged and wild
Dennis Chambers Drums 1 Grammy Nomination American jazz fusion and funk drummer. He was inducted into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame in 2001.
