In response to many requests, Nick now has a site on MySpace.com - www.myspace.com/nickcolionne. He's enjoying hearing from his friends and fans through the site, and invites you to join his "friends" list by logging on to his site and sending him a request directly through same.

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December 2006 Events:

* Monday, 12/4: - Nick Colionne and WLS-5 Channel 7 sports anchor Jim Rose co-host: Candid Jazz & Conversations with special guest Wayman Tisdale. Join Nick, Jim, Candid Jazz's founder Denise Jordan Walker and Wayman for this special intimate evening of conversation, Q&A and music. Rich South Performing Arts Auditorium, 5000 Saulk Trail. Limited seating for this event - contact: candidjazz1@yahoo.com for information.

* Friday, 12/8: - Nick Colionne at The Rhythm Kitchen, Nashville, TN. Smooth Grooves Concert Series. Tickets starting at $25 For further info, contact (615) 578- 2691 or www.NBL4U.com.

* Saturday, 12/30: - Celebrity Theater, Phoenix, AZ. Nick Colionne joins Guitars and Saxes Richard Elliott, Gerald Albright, Jeff Golub and Jeff Lorber for KYOT's New Year's Celebration. Tickets: Box Office: (602) 267-1600.

* Sunday, 12/31 - Hilton Rialto Hotel, Melbourne, FL. WGRV "The Groove" presents Nick Colionne at an exciting New Year's Eve Celebration, Dinner and Show. "The Groove" knows great music - the station was one of five nominated at Best Smooth Jazz Station of the Year by R&R for 2006! For further information regarding tickets and hotel packages call: 321-951-9310.

* Saturday, January 27 - All Star Jazz Fest, Moody Gardens Hotel and Convention Center, Galveston, TX. Nick Colionne joins George Benson and the Smooth Jazz All-Stars in this special pre-cruise All Star Jazz Fest. Reserved Seating, Showtime: 8 PM. Tickets on sale at 1-800 594- 8499 or visit www.allstarjazzfest.com.

* January 28 - February 4, 2007 - Nick Colionne headlines on the Brian Culbertson All Star Smooth Jazz Cruise and hosts the nightly Jam Sessions. The jams,which were "the hot ticket" on the 2005 cruise, promise to be even more amazing this time around! There are a limited imited number of cabins still available, visit www.allstarcruise for further info or call 877-JAZZ-SAX.

* Thursday, March 22 - Berks Jazz Festival - Reading, Pa - Berks All-Star Jazz Jam. Tickets go on sale December 2nd, visit www.berksjazzfest for more info.

* Saturday, March 24 - Berks Jazz Festival - Reading, Pa. Nick Colionne and Saxophonist Warren Hill perform at the Sheraton Reading Ballroom. Tickets on sale December 2nd, visit www.berksjazzfest for more info.

* Saturday, April 14 - Seabreeze Jazz Festival, Destin, FL Nick headlines at this April 13-15th festival being held on Florida's Emerald Coast at the Gulf Place Amphitheater. Full line-up to be announced soon. Tickets on sale Friday, Dec 1st. Visit www.seabreezejazzfestival.com for further info.

* Friday, April 20 - Lyric Opera House, Baltimore, MD. Ticket info coming soon.

* Saturday, April 21 - Fifteenth Annual Las Vegas City of Lights Jazz Festival - Las Vegas, NV - Hills Park at Summerlin. Nick headlines along with fellow artists Rick Braun, Richard Elliott, Jonathan Butler, Peter White and more! Tickets on sale January 27, call 1-800-969- VEGAS for further info.

* April 22, 23 - Private engagements

* April 27 - Smoothjazznow.com and Wave 94.7FM Toronto present the Third Annual Canadian Smooth Jazz Awards. Hosted by Alexander Zonjic, the awards ceremony will be at the Living Arts Centre, Hammerson Hall, Mississauga, Ontario. Spyro Gyra is slated to receive the 2007 Benson Lifetime Achievement Award. Performers at this event include: Nick Colionne, Warren Hill, Alexander Zonjic and more. Nick has been nominated for the International Artist of the Year Award, other nominees to be named soon. Ticket sales will begin soon, for further info, contact mary@wave94.7fm or john@smoothjazznow.com

* May 12 - Smooth Jazz WJZI 93.3 and Osthoff Resorts presents: Jazz On the Vine, Elkhart Lake, IN. The spectacular Osthoff Resort once again hosts their amazing jazz series, and Nick will be performing on Saturday evening, May 12. Full line-up and ticket information to be announced. Visit www.osthoff.com for the latest information.

Tickets are now on sale for the All Star Jazz Fest on January 27 in Galveston, TX. This pre-cruise Concert is the ultimate bon voyage party starring living jazz legend George Benson, along with the Smooth Jazz All-Stars (Brian Culbertson, Nick Colionne, Gerald Albright, Candy Dulfer, Norman Brown, Marion Meadows, Eric Darius, Craig Chaquico, Gerald Veasley, Maysa, Down To The Bone and a whole lot more!) This event is being held at the Moody Gardens Convention Center. For ticket info, call 800-594-8499 or visit www.allstarfest.com.

The next day we set sail on the All-Star Smooth Jazz Cruise hosted by Brian Culbertson (January 28-February 4, 2007).

Nick headlines on the All Star Smooth Jazz Cruise and also Hosts the Jam Session held nearly every night. Melanie Maxwell, the Publisher of the "bible" of Smooth Jazz, Smooth Jazz News, had this to say in her editorial column about the All-Star Smooth Jazz Cruise of November 2005, ...."it was the phenomenal late-night Jam Sessions hosted by Nick Colionne that created the most buzz on this voyage. They were probably the best I've ever seen anywhere". Nick is looking forward to seeing his fans on the Cruise and to the musical collaborations with his fellow artists.

Contact www.allstarcruise.com or call 1-877-Jazz-Sax for further info.

Fans from around the globe will have the opportunity once again to spend ten jazz-filled days and nights in Reading/Berks County, PA this March. The upcoming 2007 Festival will take place March 16-25. There will be over 100 scheduled events, making it one of the largest events of its type anywhere in the world!

As reported on the Berks Jazz Festival website, the sneak preview of the star-studded line-up includes Boney James, Rick Braun, David Sanborn, Pieces of a Dream, Gerald Albright, Alexander Zonjic, Warren Hill, Kim Waters, Nick Colionne, Mindi Abair, Gerald Veasley, Bobby Lyle and Joyce Cooling, with more artists being added.

Nick will perform at two Berks Jazz Festival events. The first, the Berks All- Star Jazz Jam, will be on Thursday evening, March 22. The second will be on Saturday, March 24, when Nick and saxman Warren Hill will headline at the Sheraton Reading Ballroom.

Individual festival concert tickets will go on sale Saturday, December 2nd at 10 a.m. The complete line-up/show schedule for the 17th Annual First Energy Berks Jazz Fest will be announced later this month on www.berksjazzfest.com.

We normally don't mention radio comings and goings in Nick's newsletter, but three of late are really special, and involve some of Nick's favorite radio folks...

Nick joins his many Philadelphia-based fans in welcoming Michael Tozzi back to Philadelphia Smooth Jazz Radio. Michael returns November 17 as Program Director of Philly's new Smooth Jazz station, WJJZ 97.5 on Greater Media Radio. Philly has been without a Smooth Jazz station since mid-August and Michael will be relaunching the world famous WJJZ name to a loyal following. Congratulations Michael!

Nick is also delighted to congratulate Carl Anderson, most recently Program Director of WJZW Washington DC on his appointment as Vice President of Music Programming for ABC Radio Network. Nick has known Carl since his WNUA 95.5 Chicago days as music director, and wishes him the greatest success in his new position.

Speaking of Carl Anderson, you can't say he doesn't know talent when he sees it! His music director at WJZW was Renee DePuy, who will soon become the Program Director for the new Broacast Architecture Smooth Jazz Network. Renee returns to BA where she was previously MD, Director of Programming and Operations Manager. Nick congratulates Renee on her appointment to this tremendous new venture.

And that's Nick's radio report!!!

Noted artist Bettie Grace Miner is now represented by the Muir Fine Art Gallery in Houston, TX, and Nick is taking partial credit! Bettie was exhibiting her work at the 20th Annual JazzTrax Catalina Island Jazz Festival, and was featuring her new portrait of Nick prominently on the day of his show. The gallery owner saw the portrait, loved it as well the rest of her work, and invited Bettie to join his artist roster.

Bettie's debut at the Gallery is November 18 and Nick's portrait is featured on the Gallery invitation! If you're in the Houston area check out Bettie's website for more info - she'd love to see you there!

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS NICK COLIONNE?

There's one thing every Nick fan knows - you can't keep him away from the audience, or out of it!!! Here he is in the crowd at a KKSF San Francisco special event held in Walnut Creek, CA...see how long it takes you to spot him!

One thing this photo can't show you - how hot it was...at least 110 degrees when Nick took the stage. But the heat didn't keep anyone away from the event, which was jam packed with jazz fans who helped Nick in "Keepin' It Cool" no matter what!!!

Artist Management: Carol Ray, On The Edge Productions (847) 359-9941 / e-mail: jazz@nickcolionne.com

Booking & Promotions Management: Christine & Tom Clark, On The Edge Productions (610) 918-3252 / e-mail: funkyjazznc@verizon.net

Booking Agency: Steve Butler, MightyMusic Corp (718) 682-3611 / e-mail: mightymusiccorp@aim.com