Vocalist

Internationally renowned vocalist Nicolas Bearde is a jazz singer whose remarkable depth, range and vocal technique have won acclaim from critics and jazz audiences worldwide. A seasoned and highly respected showman, Bearde’s lush ‘buttery baritone’ vocals combine passion, wit, and sensuality. His engaging rapport captures and draws the audience into his performance. Forged from Nashville roots and a 1980s initiation into the thriving San Francisco music scene, Nicolas’s velvety smooth delivery of time-tested standards, blues, and his own originals will be soulful, swinging, improvisational and memorable! 

Nicolas Bearde Quintet

The 222

“A richly impressive amalgam of Bill Withers and Billy Eckstine" (JazzTimes), vocalist Bearde brings his romantic interpretations of the beloved songbook of the late Burt Bacharach, whose seven decades of unforgettable music, from “The Look of Love” to “That’s What Friends are For,” has become part of the American cultural fabric.

A native of Nashville, Bearde began singing in earnest while living in Japan during his military service. After a stint in the L.A. music scene, he made his home in the Bay Area, and began focusing on jazz. For more than a decade he toured and recorded with Bobby McFerrin’s innovative vocal ensemble Voicestra and later its off-shoot, SoVoSó.

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Nicolas Bearde

SFJAZZ Center

Together, Kenny Washington, Nicolas Bearde and Jamie Davis are the Vocal Gents of Jazz. Having given memorable performances at Summer Fest in years past, they are teaming up for the very first time, offering individual and ensemble interpretations of the music of Duke Ellington, Count Basie and Joe Williams.

Vocalist

Nicolas Bearde

Events

Past events

May 17, 2025

Nicolas Bearde Quintet · 222

20 - 21 Jan, 2024

Nicolas Bearde · San Francisco Jazz

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