nick stefanacci

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nick is a young, creative force ready to rock the scene.

His debut album, 26 Years, features an All-Star Lineup second to none. Kenny Simmons (The Commodores) leads the way, Frank Elmo (Sting) guest sax soloist and his cast that makeup, NSB are ready to change the scene. 26 Years is a head bopping, foot tapping experience that does not let up from beginning to end. Its’ deep grooves, funky horn lines and soulful melodies makes a fresh face for the scene. Give a listen, become a fan for life. Visit, www.NSBLive.com for more info. Nick plays saxophone (alto, tenor, and soprano), flute, and keyboards on his debut album, 26 Years, in addition to providing vocals on select tracks. Nick composed the music and wrote the lyrics for 26 Years, and wrote all arrangements. Nick’s saxophone playing has appeared on other albums, across several diverse genres, including a funk, Southern-rock album and an album of vocal standards. Nick is also presently working with a jazz fusion group, Jazz Patrol, which just released their debut album, Leeward Motion. Nick has performed live hundreds of times. He has fronted his own jazz group for over five years, playing venues in New York City (including CBGB, The Bitter End and Birdland), the Honolulu Club in Hawaii, Miami, and Atlantic City. He has played multiple times with The Derek Trucks Band, and he has played live with The Four Tops (whose hits include “Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch” and “Baby, I Need Your Loving”). He spent several months touring as the saxophonist for a preeminent Springsteen cover band. Nick has also played the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark, New Jersey, and was featured as the front man for the 2008 NJPAC Jazz Alumni Concert. His jazz group, Jazz Patrol, just played The NJPAC in 2010, when it opened for Johnny Mathis. Nick’s jazz group was prominently featured in the series finale of NBC’s Lipstick Jungle, which starred Brooke Shields. Nick also organized and led the memorial concert for J. Chuck Sastré, held at William Paterson University in November 2008. The memorial concert also featured performances by David Demsey, John Pendenza, and Jimmy Young. Additionally, Nick helped found the J. Chuck Sastré memorial scholarship, awarded to high school students who pursue degrees and careers in music. We are currently interviewing Managers, Major Record Labels and Entertainment Lawyers. If you are one of these, contact us via the website.