Morning Nichols is a pure and compelling vocalist, who brings a jazz sensibility, and an Americana spirit to her own interpretation of each song. She has performed extensively at a variety of concerts, clubs, and festivals, including the Monterey Jazz Festival and the Mabel Mercer West Coast Cabaret Convention. She has performed with Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins, Mark Murphy, Kenny Rankin, Martin Taylor, Les Brown Big Band, and others. She was featured for seven years with the acclaimed Full Faith & Credit Big Band and has taught vocal clinics in Europe and the U.S., including Grammy in the Schools in San Francisco.
“…great voice – warm, sultry, and intense. She can swing with the best of them…”—Just Jazz Guitar
Among other venues, Morning has performed at the Monterey Jazz Festival and the Mabel Mercer West Coast Cabaret Convention.
Jim Nichols plays everything from modern jazz, blues and Americana to Chet Atkins style. His impressive credentials include appearances on television, radio, concert halls, and clubs including Carnegie Hall and the Tonight Show. He has played and/or recorded with Kenny Rankin, Chet Atkins, Hubert Laws, Buddy Montgomery, Van Morrison, Toots Thielemans, Tom Waits, and others.