January 10, 2006 To: Listings/Critics/Features From: JAZZ PROMO SERVICES
Songstress Nicole Henry Receives HMV Music Award “Best Vocal Jazz Album of 2005" ?
January 10, 2006 - The Japanese division of mega-retailer HMV has honored vocalist Nicole Henry and her second album “Teach Me Tonight" with their HMV Award for “Best Vocal Jazz Album 2005". Produced by Todd Barkan and featuring the Eddie Higgins Trio, the Venus Records release reached number one on the Japanese jazz charts, remaining in the top ten for several weeks.
This is Henry's second HMV Award, the first being “Best New Jazz Artist of 2004" after the success of her debut CD, The Nearness of You (Banister Records).
Described by the Japan Times as “one of the most impressive live performers to polish up The Great American Songbook," Nicole Henry's voice and presence continues to gain fans around the world. Her recent touring schedule has included Mexico, London, Korea, Japan and the U.S. She's performed at the Rainbow Room with the Cab Calloway Orchestra and the Lincoln Center with the Juilliard Jazz Octet and has shared the stage with such greats as Nicholas Peyton, Eric Alexander, Kenny Werner, Duffy Jackson, Isaac Hayes, Roberta Flack, Tower of Power, Tom Scott and Johnny O'Neal.
Henry is currently working on her third CD project, with award- winning record producer Rachel Faro, in which she will continue her unique interpretations of classic jazz standards as well as introducing new and original material.
For more information about Nicole Henry, her CDs, or her live dates, please see
For a recent live performance review by the Japan Times, visit:
Songstress Nicole Henry Receives HMV Music Award “Best Vocal Jazz Album of 2005" ?
January 10, 2006 - The Japanese division of mega-retailer HMV has honored vocalist Nicole Henry and her second album “Teach Me Tonight" with their HMV Award for “Best Vocal Jazz Album 2005". Produced by Todd Barkan and featuring the Eddie Higgins Trio, the Venus Records release reached number one on the Japanese jazz charts, remaining in the top ten for several weeks.
This is Henry's second HMV Award, the first being “Best New Jazz Artist of 2004" after the success of her debut CD, The Nearness of You (Banister Records).
Described by the Japan Times as “one of the most impressive live performers to polish up The Great American Songbook," Nicole Henry's voice and presence continues to gain fans around the world. Her recent touring schedule has included Mexico, London, Korea, Japan and the U.S. She's performed at the Rainbow Room with the Cab Calloway Orchestra and the Lincoln Center with the Juilliard Jazz Octet and has shared the stage with such greats as Nicholas Peyton, Eric Alexander, Kenny Werner, Duffy Jackson, Isaac Hayes, Roberta Flack, Tower of Power, Tom Scott and Johnny O'Neal.
Henry is currently working on her third CD project, with award- winning record producer Rachel Faro, in which she will continue her unique interpretations of classic jazz standards as well as introducing new and original material.
For more information about Nicole Henry, her CDs, or her live dates, please see
For a recent live performance review by the Japan Times, visit:
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