Michelle Nicolle & Paul Grabowsky
Biographie Michelle Nicolle & Paul Grabowsky
Michelle Nicolle
hailed as Australia's preeminent female jazz singer, is a living embodiment of artistry and elegance in the jazz world. An internationally touring artist for over 25 years she has performed throughout Europe and Asia with highlights including the North Sea Jazz Festival, Tokyo Jazz Festival, Jarasum Jazz Festival (South Korea), and the Prague Jazz Festival. She's sang with Wynton Marsalis and the JLCO with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and also with Kurt Elling. A multi-award-winner, Michelle's accolades include the prestigious Bell Award (2017), National Jazz Award winner (1998) and 3-time A.R.I.A Finalist (Australia's 'Grammy' equivalent) and 2024 Music Victoria Award 'Best Jazz Work' for The Bach Project cementing her as a national treasure with global appeal.
Paul Grabowsky
is one of Australia's most significant composers and celebrated recording artists. An internationally acclaimed performer, he has worked with jazz greats such as Art Farmer, Branford Marsalis, Joe Lavano, and Johnny Griffin. Collaboration is at the heart of his work. Through each exchange, Paul channels limitless creativity, renewed by a deep respect for his counterparts. Captured in his recorded catalogue, collaborators include Vince Jones, Paul Kelly, Kate Ceberano, Katie Noonan, Daniel and David Wilfred, Uncle Archie Roach and Auntie Ruby Hunter. Current projects see him partner on stage with artists such as Emma Donovan, Lisa Gerrard, James Morrison, Meg Washington, Mindy Meng Wang, Andrea Lam, Ngaiire, Joe Camilleri and Deborah Conway.
