Eddie Metz Jr Trio at Riverview Performing Arts Center

This star studded classic jazz trio makes a return performance and features Eddie Metz Jr. (drums), Rossano Sportiello (piano), and Nicki Parrott (bass & vocals). performing jazz standards, selections from the GAS & more.
Rossano Sportiello, an international favorite has appeared at the top jazz clubs in NYC and at venues, such as, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall and many festivals throughout the USA and Europe.
Says Rossano - “To play jazz & make it understandable to everybody. Most of all, I want to see people smiling and having fun.”
Nicki Parrott, born in Newcastle, Australia. Nicki started her musical training at age four with the piano, followed by the flute. She switched to double bass at the age of 15. After high school she studied jazz at New South Wales Conservatorium of Music. She toured extensively and continued her studies with various bassists including Ray Brown and John Clayton. In June 2000, Nicki began performing at the Iridium Jazz Club in NYC with the legendary guitarist, Les Paul as part of the Les Paul Trio. Said Paul “She has that special gift you can’t buy in a music store”. Nicki has performed at most major festivals around the globe including Newport Jazz Festival, Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, the Ascona and Bern Jazz Festivals in Switzerland. Her singing has received numerous awards, including Swing Journal’s Best Jazz Vocal Album and a Gold Disc award. ...

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This star studded classic jazz trio makes a return performance and features Eddie Metz Jr. (drums), Rossano Sportiello (piano), and Nicki Parrott (bass & vocals). performing jazz standards, selections from the GAS & more.
Rossano Sportiello, an international favorite has appeared at the top jazz clubs in NYC and at venues, such as, Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall and many festivals throughout the USA and Europe.
Says Rossano - “To play jazz & make it understandable to everybody. Most of all, I want to see people smiling and having fun.”
Nicki Parrott, born in Newcastle, Australia. Nicki started her musical training at age four with the piano, followed by the flute. She switched to double bass at the age of 15. After high school she studied jazz at New South Wales Conservatorium of Music. She toured extensively and continued her studies with various bassists including Ray Brown and John Clayton. In June 2000, Nicki began performing at the Iridium Jazz Club in NYC with the legendary guitarist, Les Paul as part of the Les Paul Trio. Said Paul “She has that special gift you can’t buy in a music store”. Nicki has performed at most major festivals around the globe including Newport Jazz Festival, Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival, the Ascona and Bern Jazz Festivals in Switzerland. Her singing has received numerous awards, including Swing Journal’s Best Jazz Vocal Album and a Gold Disc award.
Eddie Metz Jr - “One of the best in the business!” ...Dick Hyman. Another international favorite, Eddie performs in festivals, cruises and concerts throughout the world with the trio and big bands. He has become the drummer of choice for many jazz performers. The list includes such names as Dick Hyman, Warren Vache' Jr., Chick Corea, Michael Feinstein, Clark Terry, Arturo Sandoval, Scott Hamilton, Bill Allred, Bucky Pizzarelli, Ralph Sutton, Eddie Higgins, Ken Peplowski, Wycliff Gordon, Bob Wilber, Kenny Davern.

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