Nick Colionne Teams Up With Sam Ash Music For Chicagoland Clinics

Long-time Epiphone player Nick Colionne is teaming up with Sam Ash Music for a string of Epiphone clinics in the Chicagoland area. Don't miss this opportunity to meet Nick and experience his award winning chops first hand. Clinic attendees could win a pair of tickets to the February 19 www.SmoothChicago.com Nick Colionne show at the Schaumburg Prairie Arts Center which includes a personal meet & greet.

BET Jazz has described Nick Colionne as one of the most exceptional performers to come along in a long time. His upcoming CD Feel That Heat marks his debut on the prestigious Trippin N Rhythm label, and takes his unique combination of jazz, funk, R&B, blues and soul to new heights. Long known for his dynamic, musically eclectic ìliveî performances, Feel That Heat demonstrates his dynamic command of the guitar, rich baritone vocals and varied music styles, all of which make this latest CD a reflection of why he is a true force when performing in concert. His long string of Top 10 hits from his six previous CDs is a testament to his musical talent and Feel that Heat is destined to add to that list.

Nick was honored with the prestigious 2007 International Instrumental Artist of the Year Award at the Wave Jazz Awards, succeeding 2006 winner Chris Botti. He was nominated for this award again in 2009. He was nominated as Guitarist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year by the American Smooth Jazz Awards in 2010 and received the Wayman Tisdale Humanitarian Award for his ongoing commitment to mentoring children and his work in the community and nationally in support of breast cancer causes.