East of the Sun by Brooks Bowman - Nicki Parrott & Rossano Sportiello at Shanghai Jazz (Madison, NJ)

Nicki Parrott is a world-class double bassist and singer/songwriter. In her work with artists from around the globe she has brought a signature sound to every bass part she has played. She performs regularly at the world’s best Jazz Festivals and can be seen Mondays at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City with the legendary guitarist and inventor, Les Paul. Since June of 2000, this union has been an ideal showcase for her musical abilities, flair for improv, and gift for entertaining a crowd. An accomplished stride pianist, Rossano Sportiello grew up listening to Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller and Ralph Sutton, whom he met shortly before the elder’s death. However, his pianistic style also pays homage to the swing and bebop eras.
Nicki Parrott - Bass, Vocals
Rossano Sportiello - Piano
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SHANGHAI JAZZ (Madison, New Jersey, USA)
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Shanghai Jazz was opened in summer of 1995 by David Niu and Martha Chang. While studying in a doctorate program, Martha did extensive research on 1920’s Shanghai. During that tumultuous period globally, Shanghai was a destination for those looking to escape the depression in America, the rise of fascism in Eastern Europe, the penal colonies in Australia, among many other difficult situations around the world at that time. With myriad different cultures flooding into the city, the cuisines evolved, a dark and violent vein sprouted, and an incredible music scene developed and jazz was the genre that kept folks swinging in the clubs!
With this as inspiration, Shanghai Jazz was born. David and Martha drove this unique concept for 22 years and counting, as one of the “Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the World” (Downbeat Magazine).
In the summer of 2017, Shanghai Jazz was passed on to Thomas Donohoe with a 29 year career in hospitality, 18 of those years he was a chef, leading award winning kitchens from New Jersey to Montana, Florida, and New York City. He trained with some of the best chefs in the world including Thomas Keller, at the French Laundry in Yountville, CA, Jonathan Waxman at Barbuto in NYC, and Bill Pete at Café des Artistes, also in NYC. Throughout his career, Tom has been focused on and committed to providing exquisite dining experiences to all his guests.
Now, Tom and Shanghai Jazz’s team of culinary and hospitality professionals carry on the tradition, driven by a collective passion to bring good people together with world-class live music, great food, and gracious hospitality to create an exceptionally fun dining experience.
VIDEO & AUDIO PRODUCTION
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Piano Microphones: Rode NT1-A (Pair)
Vocal Microphone: Rode M1-S
Audio Recorder: Zoom R24 Digital Multitrack
PHOTO CREDITS
Candles by rekre89 [CC BY 2.0] via Flickr
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Drummer by Tommaso Starace [CC BY-ND 2.0] via Flickr
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[@GerardDonnelly-yx1bh]

Somewhere on this small blue globe is the luckiest man alive,he wakes up every morning to see this incredibly beautiful woman beside him .
I do hope he appreciates and loves her.

[@DustyCrow6]

And this is why I love jazz

[@renandias7926]

Blossom Dearie is alive and plays tons of bass. Niki you are great, along with Maestro Rossano, the dream of every bassist is to accompany a piano player like him. Amazing duo

[@michaelchapman4955]

I caught Blossom Dearie on the LA Jazz scene back in the Day/Evening... in Santa Monica Ca 'What a Treat like Nicki & Ross here.....

[@fjduarte1203]

45:5555 thererugxccsttteas

[@robertbudnik3318]

What a lovely songstress!

[@sinethembayantolo]

This performance is phenomenal 🔥🔥 The Piano Solo 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and When she starts Scatting 😭😭😭

[@louissilvani1389]

I never get tired of this
classic thanks

[@JonathanBrateman-bq7jt]

No matter how many times I listen to this, it's fresh and wonderful and entertaining and inspiring every time. What GREAT TALENTS !!! THANK YOU !!!!

[@kuniotanabe196]

I’ll follow you east of the sun and west of the moon . . . Your singing style and bass playing are out there among the stars! Nikki Parrot, love your music!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@lucianoinvernizzi5027]

I had the honour playng with Rossano in tribute to bessie smth. Luciano invernizzi trombone great

[@WiesawPaluch57]

Ta kobietą o aksamitnym niebywale uroczym głosie,że nie wspomnę opanowani instrumentu wprost urodzona jazzu w wielkim formacie
Brawo Pani Parrot. ❤️❤️Wiesław Polska

[@AlanSenzaki]

Wonderful!💞💕🙏

[@danielpuntoriero7238]

Play the bass and sing Nicky !!! Beautiful!!!!!

[@MrJazzohjazz]

Nicki is simply a wonderful musician who sings beautifully. Listening to her and Rosanno is always a treat.

[@licuricicostel30]

I love this lady singing.

[@alansenzaki4148]

Beautiful duo. Love Nikki!!...beautiful pure bass sound and voice!

[@selmabaptista8189]

fantastic!

[@nelsonpenaranda2745]

Esta vez aparece una Estrella fulgurante como Tù Querida Nicki Parrott🎶🌠

[@nelsonpenaranda2745]

Realmente, Bendito sea Dios por su Amor mostrado a través tuyo querida Nicki Parrott..❤
Transmites tanto!!!
Un cariño desde Cochabamba Bolivia😊🎉Eres Explosiva Jazzista

[@gerardchiche5708]

merveilleux .interprete hors classe merci gerard

[@SketchSketch-os9ms]

One of the best renditions of "East of the Sun, West of the Moon" I have heard! Smooth and classy *thumbs up *

[@NikolaosEnmetanoia]

Just fabulous!

[@jamesneilsongrahamloveinth1301]

What a relief to hear a jazz 'trio' without the drums. With just the two of them the sound is cleaner, less hackneyed . . .

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@josephdupont]

I've never seen anyone sing while playing a bass.... amazing beautiful.. thank you Shanghai Jazz

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@nemo227]

Most bass players don't/can't play and sing at the same time. I don't but my reason is pretty basic, they would pay me to not sing.

[@loumcconnell503]

‘Arco’ bass where the bassist sings and plays is quite common , players like Slam Stewart, Bob Haggart, Major Holley.Lyn Seaton, John Clayton sing along while plucking or bowing their instrument. ; very effective.

[@michaelchapman4955]

'Such is Rare.....

[@Rastapopouloz]

There is a gentleman called Paul McCartney who does this too. Started modestly in the sixties but improved a lot singe that and plays bass guitar most of the time but with the same elegant ease as Nicki Parrott.

[@kathleenshaffner2583]

WOW! I'm getting the sounds of Blossom Dearie on these vocals Ms Nicki; AWESOME, mellow smooth soft elegant swinging! I'm dancing in the kitchen!!!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@kathleenshaffner2583]

And now to pay Homage to Mr SUPREME Rossano on the piano!!! Yep, now my life is complete!!! FANTASTICO!!!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing!

[@musicinreverse7479]

Love Nicki's opening notes : "Lullaby In Rythym" and into East Of The Sun.

[@boobsax]

Thanks So much I was wondering what that intro was.

[@guidorescio1321]

Next time I hear someone say that bass solos are boring, I'll point them to this extraordinary piece.

[@JudiKJudikjazz]

Talent and personality PLUS!!! Superb.

[@reginebaratte5932]

Tres simple ,belle voix et agréable à écouter Merci

[@pallkristjansson8121]

I like this tune very much

[@DevonDandy]

Great to see the lovely and talented Nicki Parrott performing at the Shanghai, wish I could get there

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

+Devon Dandy Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@briangreen7948]

Shanghai Jazz (R) Restaurant & Jazz Club
Jerry,...........this is some piano player.
did you get that watch fixed on Columbus and 83rd.?
wel..... Jerry, how could you?
during schindlers list?
Jerry, but Ma.

[@ianblakesley3349]

Nikki Parrott entertained us superbly on the Crystal Symphony cruise from London to Copenhagen from June 5 to 12 this year. Thank you so much , Nikki, for your unique talents and to JazzDagen and Crystal Line for making it possible,

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! We will notify Nicki about your wonderful comment.

[@svenjohansson737]

Shanghai Jazz (R) Restaurant & Jazz Club j

[@howardwhitehead2167]

They both sound awesome,beautiful music.

[@dontheshark]

I'm in love. What a talent.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@gittar]

Nicki, you have my complete respect, and some love too.
I play a 3/4 upright, mostly for Bluegrass and Country... and many think I'm pretty good. If they only knew. When I step over into swing and jazz, I start breaking apart, and that has to with hand position... I'm trying to get better. Don't even ask me to sing... to me it's like I need two different brains. When I sing, I pick up my guitar.
So, thanks for your joy, and I'm watching your hands.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! ... You may wish to reach out to Nicki Parrott via social media.

[@giovannigoria2970]

😮😅😊😅😅uu😮😅😊

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW
Sheer brilliance from Nikki & Rosanno.
Amazing sounds & so,so good.
From a 72yo Aussie fan.
Once again Nikki please come to Australia,especially Melbourne---everyone would love you & your music.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

+John Benn Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! We have forwarded your comment over to Nicki. Stay tuned for more video posts within the next couple of months!

[@j67089]

Stunning, simply beautiful harmony 😍

[@erzebettotbagi3024]

I wish that we could live up in the sky
Where we could find a place away up high
Live among the stars, the sun, the moon
Just you and I
East of the sun and west of the moon
We'll build a dream house of love dear
Near to the sun in the day
Near to the moon at night
We'll live in a lovely way dear
Living our love and pale moonlight
Just you and I, forever and a day
Love will not die, we'll keep it that way
Up among the stars we'll find
A harmony of life to a lovely tune
East of the sun and west of the moon, dear
East of the sun and west of the moon

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us

[@mariacarmen3667]

Gracias

[@seyernob]

Spectacular.bass playing. Jazz for dinner.

[@ezramillstein4462]

Classic, so fine!

[@danielpuntoriero7238]

Nicky y Rossano. Genial!!!

[@DaveA1953]

Terrific performance beautifully captured!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

David Aragona Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! Stay tuned for more!

[@MarkGibsonrmarkgibson]

Wonderful, I have to listen to more of you Nicki, beautiful singing and playing!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@JO-so1dk]

she is beautiful and her voice is gorgeous

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@mrjimmienoone2130]

I don't know if Mr. Sportiello is beautiful - my wife would have to judge this. But his piano playing is definitely gorgeous, too.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@claudiobini7711]

E' sempre un grande piacere ascoltare questo jazz classico . Nicki è una vera musicista , sensibile e con una voce delicata che improvvisa in maniera raffinata e comprensibile .Donna anche affascinante ! Ottimo Sportiello che sfrutta il pianoforte in tutte le possibilità timbriche e meccaniche dello strumento . Pedale compreso ! Grazie Snanghai Jazz per aver donato al mondo intero questi minuti di felicità per i nostri orecchi , la nostra mente ed il cuore . Saluti da Pisa , Italia

[@pieroisnardi9391]

Non è facile cantare e suonare
il basso all,'unisono
Brava Niki

[@ianmorton4136]

Love you Nicki

[@robertodetree1049]

Lovely!!!

[@EnriqueRodriguez-nm1gp]

Más que excelente, mis respetos chica. Me gusta tu interpretación

[@waltergray7722]

Great post. and what a talented vocalist.
Thank you for sharing this treat.

[@marinafochesato141]

Ricordo Rossano Sportiello a Milano, anni fa.....già bravissimo..

[@carlosschvartzman8374]

Gorgeous SWING!.

[@Hans-tl7kb]

Top sound quality ! She is a very talent double-base player -singer. Rossano very good as usual at the piano .

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@raulromero6218]

Preciosa y encantadora presenta un Jazz de mucha
categoria junto a sus músicos 🇨🇱

[@kitchnmn]

WOW. that's great music

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

kitchnmn Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! Stay tuned for more!

[@massimolozza8069]

Big Fan 👏

[@paulmeir6528]

Yes, yes World Class!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@giovannigoria2970]

,,,,,,,,..,,,,,? Mm b bb been

[@ruthhildenbrandt449]

i love good jazz and nicki parrott.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@Grandtrunk]

sheer joy listening to this! Thanks for posting!

[@harlan054]

Love your musicand in the style you play it . Thank you

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@ガムガペッペタイツニツイタ]

この曲がとても好きです🐸💙

[@juliamcintyre5012]

Rossano is brilliant - as usual!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@wendellhawejr8899]

THIS GIRL CAN SING !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@rollinsjp1]

Bravo Bravo Bravo 👏 my favourite standard of all time

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@annspring5178]

Wow Nicki Parrott! Love it!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@toneroable]

I always thought I would see one day Rossano in the Park w/Nancy....

[@raykarkoff499]

Nikki is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen in my life

[@nemo227]

I wish I was there, sitting at a table, enjoying my drink, smiling at my wife . . .

[@rollinsjp1]

Stunning

[@HGQjazz]

So good! I'm in love!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@eecorr]

Great swing 😊👍🎶

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@eecorr]

Shanghai Jazz (R) Restaurant & Jazz Club I know both but performed with Nicki. Such a great feeling to hear her voice and the way she accompanies other musicians during their solo is superb. ☺️👍

[@tomokokamio9993]

how lovely~♪

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@toneroable]

Priceless.............

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@licuricicostel30]

wow 1000 times

[@alexdesslin]

good jazz is not dead !

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@eranimongelos5749]

Bravooooo !!!!!

[@algisable]

and her smile is beautiful and special. ;) I like to see her smiling :)

[@angelialvares]

wow!

[@melissamelissa8940]

Love das Musical

[@clarkelaidlaw1678]

Now that's jazz.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@marmalade083]

最高！！

[@madjazzmike]

Hi 🤪👍-fab session = beautiful vocals & left handed bass player & beautiful looking if I may say so 🎻🤪🌷🌸❤️

[@mobileprofessional]

we did a little camera trickery with that wall mirror.

[@ТатаТернер]

Обожаю! Великолепное исполнение! Браво!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@giovannifalcicchia9977]

Immenso swing, con Nicki si è in paradiso.

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@mariceamz]

❤👏👏👏💕💕💕💕

[@guillermoevans3261]

Espléndida bajista y cantante es ms. Parrott, además es bella.

[@kzm25697]

great!

[@StevenHardy]

Wonderful!!!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

Belíssima interpretação! Pura maravilha!

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@olgamera]

Сколько легкости, свежести,молодости и нежности,

[@antoniogeninazza2920]

Musica soave e stimolante

[@johntatum1951]

Shanghai is a great city in the daytime, but make sure (especially if a foreigner) you get inside by 9 pm...just sayin...for safety...the streets get a bit weird late in the night. Nicki plays bass well...singing is wonderful.

[@SoumilSahu]

The mild clanking of the plates and cutlery in the background somehow adds to the jazz atmosphere

[@smartbizwebmedia5922]

Hi Soumil. If we hadn't direct microphoned each instrument, plates and cutlery and talking is ALL you would hear (LOL) ... some viewers have commented that they were able to hear the music better watching the video than sitting in the audience. : ) ... but yes, if the ambient restaurant sound is absent, the video would seem strange.

[@SoumilSahu]

@@smartbizwebmedia5922 Thanks for recording it so well, both the video and the audio! I'm able to enjoy it through the internet in a country where jazz doesn't even exist.

[@smartbizwebmedia5922]

@@SoumilSahu Here's a gift for you - the last piano recording I produced right before COVID-19 arrived - th-cam.com/play/PL8XW12juhhp1Txy6I3c71nWyXq5D6Qt5k.html

[@SightNSoundBand]

Yes...

[@sunnydayLinda]

👏👏👏

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@Majik47]

Very nice "doubled" solo.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

+Majik47 Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! Stay tuned for more video posts within the next couple of months!

[@cns7139]

Nice playing!

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[@bassman78fr]

Great double bass player and singer. On this piece, brooms are maybe missing.

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@HGQjazz]

It's a duo. No "brooms."

[@nicor3045]

Sophisticated chic jazz..📯Nice!

[@cocojava633]

So nice!!!....... "Isn't it romantic?" at 3:15 (^^)d

[@キタムラヒロカズ]

good

[@jiyujizai]

😀🌷🍀❤️