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Shelley in new movie

Fri, 20 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800

Congrats on Shelley Carrol as he is featured in the band in the movie Joyful Noise. The movie is packed with stars including Queen Latifa, Kirk Franklin, Dolly Pardon, and Keke Palmer. The movie was released last week and is already in the top box office rankings. Be sure and check it out and look for Carrol in the horn section.

Brad Leali summer tour

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 -0700

We are proud to announce the Summer tour for the Brad Leali Quartet. The UNT faculty member is bringing his swinging group to several cities in August. Confirmed dates are as follows:

Sat Aug 13 Cactus Theater in Lubbock
Sun Aug 14 Sweetwater Tavern in Denton
Mon Aug 15 Amsterdam bar in South Dallas
Tue Aug 16 Scat Lounge in Fort Worth
Thu Aug 18 Blue Room in Kansas City, Mo
Sat Aug 20 Denver, CO venue-TBD

Please support as Brad is one of the foremost jazz educators/performers in our region.
see www.bradleali.com for more details

Barrie Lee Hall, Jr. Passes

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 -0800

Here is the official info for his homecoming.

Funeral Arrangement Information for Barrie

Please share this with others in the band... Thank you so much!

On February 4, 2011 Friday @
12 noon
Barry will be ready for the first goodbye
At McCoy Harrison Funeral Home
4918 MLK Blvd.
Houston, Texas 77021
713-659-7618

Flowers could be sent to the funeral home”¦

February 4, 2011 at 7:30pm a memorial jam session with the Conrad Johnson Orchestra “The Big Blue Sound” directed by James William Jr. and Feb 5, 2011 Saturday at 9am-11am “Last Chance to Say Goodbye Barrie” celebration begins at 11am February 5, 2011.

Place: Sheepfold Church of God in Christ, Pastor Larry C. Baker Jr.
Address: 518 West Rittenhouse
Exit West Littleyork, make u-turn heading towards downtown 1st street is West Rittenhouse turn right and the church is on the right. 713-697-9087 see you there!

Thanks so much for your thoughts and prayers”¦
Lula E. Baker-Hall Barrie Lee Hall’s Wife

Dream Life CD rising on charts

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:00:00 -0700

We are so proud to announce that our latest CD from Fingerprints is doing very well with airplay in over 30 states and on several web radio stations. The first single, "Dream Life" is currently #16 on the smoothjazz.com indie chart and has now entered the top 50 among all jazz releases in the country. Thanks to all our loyal fans and big ups to our new fans. Peace

FINGERPRINTS BAND'S DREAM LIFE RELEASE CLIMBS JAZZ CHARTS

Dallas, Texas, October 23, 2010 —

Fingerprints' recent release, Dream Life, reached number 16 on the SmoothJazz Indie charts for the the week of October 4th and debuted at #48 on the National Jazz Chart.

Fingerprint's producer/bassist Frederick Nichelson cites the band's longevity and growing national fan base as catalysts for the rise.

Nichelson said "We're excited about the increased national exposure for Dream Life. It's a great CD and more airplay means more music lovers can discover that."

Nichelson added "We're looking forward to more fans discovering our music. They can find it on iTunes, CDBaby and our website, Fingerprintband.com. Our live performances are listed on our website and we always have CDs for sale."

Fingerprints is a Denton, Texas-based band that features smooth, instrumental jazz and R&B-driven vocals. The band was formed in 1986 and plays over 100 annual shows. Fingerprints records on the Pacific Coast Jazz label and past releases include the self-titled Fingerprints, Reunion Live, Summertime Music and DNA.

Nichelson Entertainment

1402 N. Corinth Street suite 115

Corinth, Texas 76208

phone 214-295-6115

Shelley on tour

Tue, 04 May 2010 00:00:00 -0700

This is a crazy business. Shelley Carrol is now on tour with multi-platinum, Grammy award winner Sheryl Crow. The band is gearing up for a huge summer tour in support of her latest CD. In the meanwhile, Shelley is still completing dates in the US and Japan with the Duke Ellington Orchestra. It will be a busy summer for all at Nichelson Entertainment. More news to follow. You can also check www.sherylcrow.com for upcoming events and concerts.

Mark Harper releases CD

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Thanks to all who made it out to Brooklyn Jazz cafe for the Dallas release of the Mark Harper Project. The place was full of Dallas musicians and some very supportive family from out of state. The crowd seemed really into the music and we are elated to help bring Mark's debut CD to the public. Look for more appearances in the coming weeks including Ft Worth, Denton and other premium shows. If you missed it, take a listen to more on the site.

I am a Man -song honor

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 00:00:00 -0800

Congrats to South Memphis Music on getting a regional Emmy for the title song from the documentary-I am a man. The song was penned by Deanie Parker, Fred Nichelson, and Vernando Parker. It is now available on itunes, amazon, and other selected digital sites. Search by title or Memphis guys featuring Devin Crutcher. The film also won three other regional Emmys in Nashville last month. Look for a screening in your area or visit www.iamamanthemovie.com. It truly is a great short film and should be seen by everyone interested in a better world.

Carrol/Leali Big Band

Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:00:00 -0800

For all our big band lovers. Shelley and brad are now performing two steady gigs every month. You can catch the Big band every last wed on the month at Sandaga Market on Levee street and the last Sunday on the month at Watel's on lower Greenville. This is the premier Jazz orchestra in North Texas and features the great vocals of Sandra Kaye.

Thanks Detroit

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 -0700

We recently had the distinct pleasure of performing at a Motown 50th Anniversary Celebration in Detroit. This event was put on by the Museum of African American History and included a STAX versus Motown battle. The lively crowd got to experience the best of both worlds. It was truly an honor for us and we thank all parties involved.

Sincere Thanks

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 -0700

My family would like to thank all of you for your kind words and prayers during our time of sorrow following the passing of my mother, Ruby Nichelson. You cannot know how this helped us along. We will always be greatful and eager to do the same for any of you. It was a beautiful homecoming for my mother in Memphis and we got to see hundreds of friends and family that we miss too much. Peace and love to all!