Nicole Henry - "How Do You Keep the Music Playing" with Chris Willis

Nicole Henry and Chris Willis sing a beautiful rendition of "How Do You Keep the Music Playing" (from the popular James Ingram and Patti Austin version) at Suite Jazz Lounge in Atlanta, GA on Jan. 19, 2023.
Thank you to Doc Robinson, the Suite Jazz Series and Jazz Beat promotions!
With musicians Leon Turner, Louis K Newsom, Theo Gkoutsidis, and Teja Veal.
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Since her debut in 2004, Nicole Henry has established herself as one of the jazz world's most acclaimed vocalists, possessing a potent combination of dynamic vocal abilities, impeccable phrasing, and powerful emotional resonance.
Her passionate, soulful voice and heartfelt charisma have earned her a Soul Train Award for “Best Traditional Jazz Performance," and four Top-10 U.S. Billboard, JazzWeek and HMV Japan jazz albums. Heralded by The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Japan Times, El Pais, Jazz Times, Essence and more, Ms. Henry tells real stories through unparalleled interpretations of repertoire from the American Songbook, classic and contemporary jazz, popular standards, blues and originals.
She has captivated audiences in over 20 countries, headlining at venues in cities including New York, Tokyo, Madrid, Moscow, Paris, Shanghai, Los Angeles, Chicago, Boston, San Francisco and Miami. Ms. Henry has also performed in more than 30 music festivals worldwide and in some of the world’s most famous venues including Blue Note; Jazz at Lincoln Center; Blues Alley; Arsht Center; Feinstein’s; Green Mill; Jazz St. Louis; Madrid Jazz Festival; the Regattabar; and Catalina Jazz.
Media outlets around the globe have also taken note:
“The obvious forerunner to Ms. Henry…is the younger Natalie Cole, to whose style she adds a coating of brass.” - Stephen Holden, NY Times
“….a paragon of perfection… the vocal love child of Whitney Houston and Sarah Vaughan."
- Jordan Levin, Miami Herald
“Listen and you’ll hear an artist who knows how to make a song her own… Henry aims right for the emotional center…". - Philip Van Vleck, Billboard
“(Henry) can sell a power ballad as well as Whitney, Diana and Patti.” - Jazz Times
For more information about Nicole, visit her website: www.NicoleHenry.com

[@daraseans2431]

Chris Willis sounds great, and Nicole's voice is mesmerizing.

[@fefelove8465]

Beautiful rendition of one of my favorite songs. Thanks guys