Artist/Band Description
Versatile, multi-lingual vocalist specializing in Bossa Nova, World & Latin jazz in multiple languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Hawaiian); island/reggae; funk/blues; and neo-soul/R&B. Instrumentation ranges from vocal/guitar duo to full jazz combo. Overall sound ranges from soft, laid-back dinner music to swinging improvisational entertainment.
CURRENT PROJECTS:
Nikki D. & Party of 3 / Nikki & Kiko (duo)
Bossa Nova/Jazz featuring guitarist Kiko Freitas and bassist Matt Wexler, with rotating guest artists on piano, drums, percussion and horns
Bonnie Birch Band (www.bonniebirch.com)
Classic, cabaret-style French, Italian, and German music with accordionist Bonnie Birch and rotating guest musicians
INFLUENCES INCLUDE:
Kurt Elling, Stevie Wonder, Chaka Khan, Ella Fitzgerald, Karrin Allyson, Erykah Badu, Diana Krall, Madeleine Peyroux, Joni Mitchell, Joan Baez, Joao Gilberto, Astrud Gilberto, Lisa Ono, Caetano Veloso, Elis Regina, Rosa Passos, Lila Downs, Paris Combo, Keren Ann, Edith Piaf, Pink Martini, Sade, Jill Scott, Zap Mama, Les Nubians, Amadou & Mariam, Ralph Stanley, Keahiwai, Israel Kamakawiwo'ole, Keali'i Reichel, and countless island/reggae, bluegrass, world, hip-hop, funk, R&B, & neo-soul artists.