Nick Colionne and Eric Darius December 4, 2010

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With a jazz style that is both urban and contemporary, Nick Colionne has blazed a trail to the top of the ranks of today's stars. Combining all of the various influences of his music career from jazz to R&B to blues to rock, he has created an unmistakable sound and vibe that is instantly recognizable. With lightening fast speed and a distinctively silky sound, Nick takes the guitar to unexpected places every time he performs. His rich baritone vocals delight audiences unaccustomed to hearing such a skilled instrumentalist singing as well, and his showmanship....well, you have to see a Nick Colionne show and experience it for yourself. With energy to spare, unparalleled musicianship and a natural comedic flair, he is one of a kind. *NICK IS NOMINATED AS ENTERTAINER AND GUITARIST OF THE YEAR AT THE AMERICAN SMOOTH JAZZ AWARDS...OCTOBER 29!


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Every now and then an artist bursts onto the scene, changing the rules and challenging the status quo. Eric Darius is one of those artists fearlessly pushing all musical boundaries. He's one of the most exciting musicians to enter the contemporary jazz scene in the last decade. His explosive arrival as a recording artist at the age of 17 caused a frenzy. Not surprising as the ambitious musician eventually shared the stage with everyone from Prince and Wynton Marsalis, to George Benson and Brian McKnight. Fast-forward to a 1 Billboard Contemporary Jazz hit and several more top tens, and the votes are in - Eric Darius continues to be a force that is unequaled in today's new musical landscape. The Tampa-based urban instrumentalist, producer and composer further solidifies his place as one of contemporary music's brightest stars with his Shanachie Entertainment debut, ON A MISSION, due out on June 29, 2010. Eric Darius' Haitian/Jamaican roots run deep, bringing his passion and resolve into clear focus... he's ON A MISSION. Highlights include his profoundly personal and emotion-filled "My Prayer for Haiti" and inspiring tracks like the sun-drenched reggae number "Back to My Roots" and the electrifying dance mix, "Let's Go".