East of the Sun by Brooks Bowman - Nicki Parrott & Rossano Sportiello at Shanghai Jazz (Madison, NJ)

Nicki Parrott is a world-class double bassist and singer/songwriter. In her work with artists from around the globe she has brought a signature sound to every bass part she has played. She performs regularly at the world’s best Jazz Festivals and can be seen Mondays at the Iridium Jazz Club in New York City with the legendary guitarist and inventor, Les Paul. Since June of 2000, this union has been an ideal showcase for her musical abilities, flair for improv, and gift for entertaining a crowd. An accomplished stride pianist, Rossano Sportiello grew up listening to Jelly Roll Morton, Fats Waller and Ralph Sutton, whom he met shortly before the elder’s death. However, his pianistic style also pays homage to the swing and bebop eras.
Nicki Parrott - Bass, Vocals
Rossano Sportiello - Piano
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SHANGHAI JAZZ (Madison, New Jersey, USA)
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Shanghai Jazz was opened in summer of 1995 by David Niu and Martha Chang. While studying in a doctorate program, Martha did extensive research on 1920’s Shanghai. During that tumultuous period globally, Shanghai was a destination for those looking to escape the depression in America, the rise of fascism in Eastern Europe, the penal colonies in Australia, among many other difficult situations around the world at that time. With myriad different cultures flooding into the city, the cuisines evolved, a dark and violent vein sprouted, and an incredible music scene developed and jazz was the genre that kept folks swinging in the clubs!
With this as inspiration, Shanghai Jazz was born. David and Martha drove this unique concept for 22 years and counting, as one of the “Top 100 Jazz Clubs in the World” (Downbeat Magazine).
In the summer of 2017, Shanghai Jazz was passed on to Thomas Donohoe with a 29 year career in hospitality, 18 of those years he was a chef, leading award winning kitchens from New Jersey to Montana, Florida, and New York City. He trained with some of the best chefs in the world including Thomas Keller, at the French Laundry in Yountville, CA, Jonathan Waxman at Barbuto in NYC, and Bill Pete at Café des Artistes, also in NYC. Throughout his career, Tom has been focused on and committed to providing exquisite dining experiences to all his guests.
Now, Tom and Shanghai Jazz’s team of culinary and hospitality professionals carry on the tradition, driven by a collective passion to bring good people together with world-class live music, great food, and gracious hospitality to create an exceptionally fun dining experience.
VIDEO & AUDIO PRODUCTION
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Piano Microphones: Rode NT1-A (Pair)
Vocal Microphone: Rode M1-S
Audio Recorder: Zoom R24 Digital Multitrack
PHOTO CREDITS
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Drummer by Tommaso Starace [CC BY-ND 2.0] via Flickr
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[@jamesneilsongrahamloveinth1301]

What a relief to hear a jazz 'trio' without the drums. With just the two of them the sound is cleaner, less hackneyed . . .

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@renandias7926]

Blossom Dearie is alive and plays tons of bass. Niki you are great, along with Maestro Rossano, the dream of every bassist is to accompany a piano player like him. Amazing duo

[@michaelchapman4955]

I caught Blossom Dearie on the LA Jazz scene back in the Day/Evening... in Santa Monica Ca 'What a Treat like Nicki & Ross here.....

[@fjduarte1203]

45:5555 thererugxccsttteas

[@DustyCrow6]

And this is why I love jazz

[@kuniotanabe196]

I’ll follow you east of the sun and west of the moon . . . Your singing style and bass playing are out there among the stars! Nikki Parrot, love your music!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@lucianoinvernizzi5027]

I had the honour playng with Rossano in tribute to bessie smth. Luciano invernizzi trombone great

[@sinethembayantolo]

This performance is phenomenal 🔥🔥 The Piano Solo 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 and When she starts Scatting 😭😭😭

[@MrJazzohjazz]

Nicki is simply a wonderful musician who sings beautifully. Listening to her and Rosanno is always a treat.

[@nelsonpenaranda2745]

Realmente, Bendito sea Dios por su Amor mostrado a través tuyo querida Nicki Parrott..❤ Transmites tanto!!! Un cariño desde Cochabamba Bolivia😊🎉Eres Explosiva Jazzista

[@louissilvani1389]

I never get tired of this classic thanks

[@JonathanBrateman-bq7jt]

No matter how many times I listen to this, it's fresh and wonderful and entertaining and inspiring every time. What GREAT TALENTS !!! THANK YOU !!!!

[@danielpuntoriero7238]

Play the bass and sing Nicky !!! Beautiful!!!!!

[@WiesawPaluch57]

Ta kobietą o aksamitnym niebywale uroczym głosie,że nie wspomnę opanowani instrumentu wprost urodzona jazzu w wielkim formacie Brawo Pani Parrot. ❤️❤️Wiesław Polska

[@nelsonpenaranda2745]

Esta vez aparece una Estrella fulgurante como Tù Querida Nicki Parrott🎶🌠

[@kathleenshaffner2583]

WOW! I'm getting the sounds of Blossom Dearie on these vocals Ms Nicki; AWESOME, mellow smooth soft elegant swinging! I'm dancing in the kitchen!!!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@johntatum1951]

Shanghai is a great city in the daytime, but make sure (especially if a foreigner) you get inside by 9 pm...just sayin...for safety...the streets get a bit weird late in the night. Nicki plays bass well...singing is wonderful.

[@bassman78fr]

Great double bass player and singer. On this piece, brooms are maybe missing.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

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[@HGQjazz]

It's a duo. No "brooms."

[@gittar]

Nicki, you have my complete respect, and some love too. I play a 3/4 upright, mostly for Bluegrass and Country... and many think I'm pretty good. If they only knew. When I step over into swing and jazz, I start breaking apart, and that has to with hand position... I'm trying to get better. Don't even ask me to sing... to me it's like I need two different brains. When I sing, I pick up my guitar. So, thanks for your joy, and I'm watching your hands.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! ... You may wish to reach out to Nicki Parrott via social media.

[@giovannigoria2970]

😮😅😊😅😅uu😮😅😊

[@stefanoamodio8943]

So soft,so cute,and great swiiiiiiing!...Best regards from Roma...from Stefano...but with brushes it would be great the same!

[@SketchSketch-os9ms]

One of the best renditions of "East of the Sun, West of the Moon" I have heard! Smooth and classy *thumbs up *

[@pallkristjansson8121]

I like this tune very much

[@NikolaosEnmetanoia]

Just fabulous!

[@erzebettotbagi3024]

I wish that we could live up in the sky Where we could find a place away up high Live among the stars, the sun, the moon Just you and I East of the sun and west of the moon We'll build a dream house of love dear Near to the sun in the day Near to the moon at night We'll live in a lovely way dear Living our love and pale moonlight Just you and I, forever and a day Love will not die, we'll keep it that way Up among the stars we'll find A harmony of life to a lovely tune East of the sun and west of the moon, dear East of the sun and west of the moon

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

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[@mariacarmen3667]

Gracias

[@kathleenshaffner2583]

And now to pay Homage to Mr SUPREME Rossano on the piano!!! Yep, now my life is complete!!! FANTASTICO!!!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing!

[@bennyjazzful]

WOW Sheer brilliance from Nikki & Rosanno. Amazing sounds & so,so good. From a 72yo Aussie fan. Once again Nikki please come to Australia,especially Melbourne---everyone would love you & your music.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

+John Benn Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! We have forwarded your comment over to Nicki. Stay tuned for more video posts within the next couple of months!

[@toneroable]

I always thought I would see one day Rossano in the Park w/Nancy....

[@gerardchiche5708]

merveilleux .interprete hors classe merci gerard

[@licuricicostel30]

I love this lady singing.

[@GerardDonnelly-yx1bh]

Somewhere on this small blue globe is the luckiest man alive,he wakes up every morning to see this incredibly beautiful woman beside him . I do hope he appreciates and loves her.

[@EdwardPeter1]

Superlative, what else can I say?

[@MarkGibsonrmarkgibson]

Wonderful, I have to listen to more of you Nicki, beautiful singing and playing!

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@musicinreverse7479]

Love Nicki's opening notes : "Lullaby In Rythym" and into East Of The Sun.

[@boobsax]

Thanks So much I was wondering what that intro was.

[@JudiKJudikjazz]

Talent and personality PLUS!!! Superb.

[@nemo227]

I wish I was there, sitting at a table, enjoying my drink, smiling at my wife . . .

[@reginebaratte5932]

Tres simple ,belle voix et agréable à écouter Merci

[@EnriqueRodriguez-nm1gp]

Más que excelente, mis respetos chica. Me gusta tu interpretación

[@robertbudnik3318]

What a lovely songstress!

[@AlanSenzaki]

Wonderful!💞💕🙏

[@claudiobini7711]

E' sempre un grande piacere ascoltare questo jazz classico . Nicki è una vera musicista , sensibile e con una voce delicata che improvvisa in maniera raffinata e comprensibile .Donna anche affascinante ! Ottimo Sportiello che sfrutta il pianoforte in tutte le possibilità timbriche e meccaniche dello strumento . Pedale compreso ! Grazie Snanghai Jazz per aver donato al mondo intero questi minuti di felicità per i nostri orecchi , la nostra mente ed il cuore . Saluti da Pisa , Italia

[@pieroisnardi9391]

Non è facile cantare e suonare il basso all,'unisono Brava Niki

[@seyernob]

Spectacular.bass playing. Jazz for dinner.

[@jeanallen5186]

Find a good female singer today. I just found one thank you

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@raykarkoff499]

Nikki is the most beautiful woman I've ever seen in my life

[@DaveA1953]

Terrific performance beautifully captured!

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David Aragona Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! Stay tuned for more!

[@howardwhitehead2167]

They both sound awesome,beautiful music.

[@j67089]

Stunning, simply beautiful harmony 😍

[@KimchiSpringRoll]

So turned on at 1:11, why are there sooooo few woman like Nicki in this world?

[@ianblakesley3349]

Nikki Parrott entertained us superbly on the Crystal Symphony cruise from London to Copenhagen from June 5 to 12 this year. Thank you so much , Nikki, for your unique talents and to JazzDagen and Crystal Line for making it possible,

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! We will notify Nicki about your wonderful comment.

[@svenjohansson737]

Shanghai Jazz (R) Restaurant & Jazz Club j

[@danielpuntoriero7238]

Nicky y Rossano. Genial!!!

[@raulromero6218]

Preciosa y encantadora presenta un Jazz de mucha categoria junto a sus músicos 🇨🇱

[@josephdupont]

I've never seen anyone sing while playing a bass.... amazing beautiful.. thank you Shanghai Jazz

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@nemo227]

Most bass players don't/can't play and sing at the same time. I don't but my reason is pretty basic, they would pay me to not sing.

[@loumcconnell503]

‘Arco’ bass where the bassist sings and plays is quite common , players like Slam Stewart, Bob Haggart, Major Holley.Lyn Seaton, John Clayton sing along while plucking or bowing their instrument. ; very effective.

[@michaelchapman4955]

'Such is Rare.....

[@Rastapopouloz]

There is a gentleman called Paul McCartney who does this too. Started modestly in the sixties but improved a lot singe that and plays bass guitar most of the time but with the same elegant ease as Nicki Parrott.

[@cocojava633]

So nice!!!....... "Isn't it romantic?" at 3:15 (^^)d

[@dontheshark]

I'm in love. What a talent.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

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[@licuricicostel30]

wow 1000 times

[@jeanclaudefeyrit7470]

Une fabuleuse musicienne qui passa l'an dernier à Tarnos grâce à #ArnaudLabastie . Un régal .Ecoutez le solo contrebasse à 3mn. Prodigieux: voix et contrebasse à l'unisson

[@skiddrowe9104]

If you can invest in non-perishable food, it may pay off as well as accumulating as much bottled water as possible. Save it for a "Rainy Day."

[@selmabaptista8189]

fantastic!

[@antoniogeninazza2920]

Musica soave e stimolante

[@mariceamz]

❤👏👏👏💕💕💕💕

[@clarkelaidlaw1678]

Now that's jazz.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@LAUptegrove]

interesting graphics switching her from left-handed to right-handed back and forth........

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Hey Big Al, it's Gene the video producer. Shooting the camera into the adjacent wall mirror gave us a neat effect... I made sure to pan away from the mirror for a reality reveal.

[@alansenzaki4148]

Beautiful duo. Love Nikki!!...beautiful pure bass sound and voice!

[@kitchnmn]

WOW. that's great music

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kitchnmn Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! Stay tuned for more!

[@marinafochesato141]

Ricordo Rossano Sportiello a Milano, anni fa.....già bravissimo..

[@eecorr]

Great swing 😊👍🎶

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

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[@eecorr]

Shanghai Jazz (R) Restaurant & Jazz Club I know both but performed with Nicki. Such a great feeling to hear her voice and the way she accompanies other musicians during their solo is superb. ☺️👍

[@PiotrBarcz]

I think she listened to some Billie Holiday, that gentle ton she puts on is something else!

[@madjazzmike]

Hi 🤪👍-fab session = beautiful vocals & left handed bass player & beautiful looking if I may say so 🎻🤪🌷🌸❤️

[@mobileprofessional]

we did a little camera trickery with that wall mirror.

[@guidorescio1321]

Next time I hear someone say that bass solos are boring, I'll point them to this extraordinary piece.

[@キタムラヒロカズ]

good

[@Hans-tl7kb]

Top sound quality ! She is a very talent double-base player -singer. Rossano very good as usual at the piano .

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

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[@waltergray7722]

Great post. and what a talented vocalist. Thank you for sharing this treat.

[@DevonDandy]

Great to see the lovely and talented Nicki Parrott performing at the Shanghai, wish I could get there

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+Devon Dandy Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@briangreen7948]

Shanghai Jazz (R) Restaurant & Jazz Club Jerry,...........this is some piano player. did you get that watch fixed on Columbus and 83rd.? wel..... Jerry, how could you? during schindlers list? Jerry, but Ma.

[@jiyujizai]

😀💚🍀🥀

[@alexandrequach7865]

很好聽⋯⋯謝謝，妳可以告訴我妳的琴用的缐是不是 thomastic or ddario ?

[@Majik47]

Very nice "doubled" solo.

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+Majik47 Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us! Stay tuned for more video posts within the next couple of months!

[@JO-so1dk]

she is beautiful and her voice is gorgeous

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@mrjimmienoone2130]

I don't know if Mr. Sportiello is beautiful - my wife would have to judge this. But his piano playing is definitely gorgeous, too.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

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[@harlan054]

Love your musicand in the style you play it . Thank you

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@marmalade083]

最高！！

[@toneroable]

Sooooooooo Pretty.................... I feel like Rosanno....hahha

[@paulmeir6528]

Yes, yes World Class!

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[@giovannigoria2970]

,,,,,,,,..,,,,,? Mm b bb been

[@alexdesslin]

good jazz is not dead !

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Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@angelialvares]

wow!

[@mizpahboy7513]

Rapture! ( Dream team. Nicki Parrott & Ron Carter )

[@ruthhildenbrandt449]

i love good jazz and nicki parrott.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

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[@ianmorton4136]

Love you Nicki

[@tomokokamio9993]

how lovely~♪

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[@jcamp3606]

Wow!

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[@giovannifalcicchia9977]

Immenso swing, con Nicki si è in paradiso.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@boobsax]

Love the lullaby in rhythm intro and OMG 😱 a bass player that actually chooses to play in D flat. Very impressive…I think most of us would go with D or C

[@ianmorton4136]

What ?

[@Thursdaym2]

@@ianmorton4136 It's de flat upstairs.

[@jiyujizai]

😀🌷🍀❤️

[@ataurus62]

She sounds like Blossom Dearie.

[@ShanghaiJazzVideos]

Thanks for sharing our love of music at Shanghai Jazz. It means the world to us!

[@melissamelissa8940]

Alles wird auf Englisch nur noch

[@guillermoevans3261]

Espléndida bajista y cantante es ms. Parrott, además es bella.

[@melissamelissa8940]

Love das Musical

[@solomoncaranich4063]

🎶🙏🎵🎵🎶🎵

[@bogdanpryga2975]

👍❤️ 👊❤️➕️🇵🇱➕️❤️👊

[@kzm25697]

great!

[@josemariavarelaramos2926]

Pretty swing.

[@SoumilSahu]

The mild clanking of the plates and cutlery in the background somehow adds to the jazz atmosphere

[@smartbizwebmedia5922]

Hi Soumil. If we hadn't direct microphoned each instrument, plates and cutlery and talking is ALL you would hear (LOL) ... some viewers have commented that they were able to hear the music better watching the video than sitting in the audience. : ) ... but yes, if the ambient restaurant sound is absent, the video would seem strange.

[@SoumilSahu]

@@smartbizwebmedia5922 Thanks for recording it so well, both the video and the audio! I'm able to enjoy it through the internet in a country where jazz doesn't even exist.

[@smartbizwebmedia5922]

@@SoumilSahu Here's a gift for you - the last piano recording I produced right before COVID-19 arrived - kzbin.info/aero/PL8XW12juhhp1Txy6I3c71nWyXq5D6Qt5k

[@louissilvani1389]

Where can I buy this ?

[@DevonDandy]

And they don't clap for her bass solo!

[@smartbizwebmedia5922]

Hi Devon, we close mic'd all the instruments, so a lot of the audience noise (especially from further back into the room) is not represented.

[@ezramillstein4462]

Classic, so fine!

[@rollinsjp1]

Bravo Bravo Bravo 👏 my favourite standard of all time

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