Richie Nick Band

New York City, NY

$800 and up

Travels up to 90 miles

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Overview

The Richie Nick Band is a NYC R&B Band led by Smooth Jazz Guitarist (Composer, and Educator), Richie Nick. Soulful Smooth Jazz Grooves and R&B (with hints of Caribbean/Reggae-flavor), Classic Soul and R&B Covers make every event a special one. From Corporate events to Private events - from Birthdays and Anniversaries to Wedding cocktail hours, The Richie Nick Band always brings the elegance, sophistication, and musicianship you'd expect from a NYC R&B/Smooth Jazz Unit.

The Trio (guitar, bass, keys) can also expand, adding a Sax player and a Female Singer at the clients' request and for an added fee. Let Richie Nick and his band help make your event a special and memorable one.


Reviews

4 reviews

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Jahmal L.

November 2, 2024
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Richie Nick Band was perfect for our gala

The Richie Nick Band was the PERFECT complement to the Our Kids Read (https://www.ourkidsread.org) gala! We knew we wanted a jazz band and were excited to find this band, they played beautifully. Would definitely work with again.

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Richie Nick Band

Thank you so much Jahmal. It was indeed an honor and a pleasure to help make your Gala a success. Best wishes for continued growth for Our Kids Read and reaching more young people around the country who need and benefit from the excellent services your organization provides. We are always here for you when you need us again. Thank you, - Richie Nick Band


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E. B.

August 27, 2024
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Amazing Band!

Richie Nick Band was amazing for our foundation event! So professional and played an amazing set. Thank you so much for making our night even better! Will definitely use them in the future.

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Richie Nick Band

Thank you so much for having the Richie Nick Band. It was our pleasure and honor to play a part in helping make your foundation’s event a success and look forward to working with you in the future as well.


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Len S.

July 27, 2024
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Amazing jazz band

Everyone loved the Richi Nick band at my company event. They were fantastic I highly recommend them!

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Richie Nick Band

Thank you so much Len and thank you for having us. It was an honor.


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Gordon

April 2, 2024
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Great Performance

The Richie Nick band performed at our corporate event. They provided an excellent performance. The band was extremely talented and professional. I hope to utilize them again in the near future.

Hired as: Jazz Band

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Richie Nick Band

Thank you for having us and for the kind words. We are so glad your guests enjoyed themselves and enjoyed the music. We definitely look forward to working with you again in the future.

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Booking information

Price range: $800 and up

Insurance: $1,000,000 - LIve Performance Limited Liabilty

What to expect

Jazz Guitarist, Richie Nick and his Band, make every event a special one with Smooth Jazz and R&B Soul perfect for cocktail hours and private and corporate parties always presented w/ the class and elegance you'd expect from a NYC Jazz Unit.
The Richie Nick Band comes in the following:

TRIO: Trio (jazz guitar, bass, and keys)
TRIO and HORN: (jazz guitar, bass, saxophone, and keys) - MOST POPULAR
ADD SINGER: (add a soulful FEMALE SINGER to the main trio or add both SINGER and HORN player).

Let the Richie Nick JAzz Band make your event a warm and special one with great Jazz and Swing Classics, Smooth Jazz, and Soul Grooves from some of NYC's best musicians.

About

Granada, West Indies born and Brooklyn bred Smooth Jazz Guitarist, Richie Nick (Richard Nicholas) - and his Band, make every event a special one with Jazz Standards and Smooth Jazz and Soul perfect for cocktail hours and private and corporate parties. Smooth jazz guitarist Richie Nick's songs have been featured in TV series, such as AMC's original series "Better Call Saul" and others. He became a music teacher in the NYC Public Schools and after 30 years as a teacher, recently retired; pursuing his passion of performing jazz and soul on his guitar with excellent NYC musicians around the NY tri-state area. Now Richie Nick is building a name for himself and his band as one of the most in-demand jazz groups in the tri-state area bringing not only great music but with the elegance, sophistication and musicianship you'd expect from a NYC jazz unit.

Additional booking notes

Richie Nick and his band require ample room for 3 to 6 musicians and a place to plug in.
A green room or safe place to store equipment.
Food and drink if possible

Past booked events

December 2024

14

Saturday

Grand Opening

7:00pm - 8:30pm

Jamaica, NY

October 2024

30

Wednesday

Fundraiser

6:00pm - 9:00pm

New York City, NY

August 2024

26

Monday

Fundraiser

5:00pm - 6:30pm

Rye, NY

July 2024

24

Wednesday

Corporate Event

6:00pm - 9:00pm

New York City, NY

April 2024

11

Thursday

Corporate Event

5:30pm - 8:00pm

New York City, NY

March 2024

14

Thursday

Retirement Party

12:30pm - 2:30pm

Far Rockaway, NY

Influences and inspiration

George Benson
Wes Montgomery
Grover Washington Jr
John Coltrane
Miles Davis
Duke Ellington
Norah Jones
Chuck Mangione
Kenny Burrell
Ronny Jordan
Eric Gale
Bob Marley

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