Nicole Henry

Event Details

Award-winning vocalist Nicole Henry and her band return to Birdland on Monday, April 14 at 7pm.

Critical Acclaim

The New York Times, Miami Herald, and Jazz Times Magazine have compared powerhouse jazz vocalist Nicole Henry to Sarah Vaughan, Natalie Cole and Whitney Houston for her dynamic range, impeccable phrasing, and ability to connect to a lyric. Whether burning through a swing tune or gently caressing a ballad, Nicole truly makes each song uniquely her own and aims right for the emotional center. (Billboard)

Career Highlights

Celebrating a 20-year recording career with 8 critically acclaimed chart-topping CDs, Henry is the recipient of a Soul Train Award for Best Traditional Jazz Performance, and she has garnered four Top-Ten jazz albums on the U.S. Billboard; JazzWeek; HMV Japan and U.K. Sweet Rhythms charts. BroadwayWorld Miami named her Vocalist of the Decade.

Community Recognition

She’s also earned four Nicole Henry Days in the City of Miami Beach and Miami-Dade County for her career accomplishments and philanthropic involvement, especially for her support for organizations nurturing children. Hot House Jazz said, “Few voices can set a listening room on fire, then let it burn into a cinder like Nicole Henry's.” She was also hailed as one of eight Black Artists Making Waves in 2024.

Theatrical Pursuits

In late 2019, Ms. Henry returned to the theatrical stage and garnered critical praise in the musical version of The Bodyguard, she portrayed Shug Avery in The Color Purple, Brenda in Smokey Joe's Café, and starred in the worldwide debut of the musical A Wonderful World, based on the life of Louis Armstrong.