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Meeting at the Crossroads

UPWARD & ONWARD PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Upward & Onward

Productions Presents

Nikki Kidd is an International Jazz Vocalist with a palatable passion for music. Her musical style is the embodiment of classic and current jazz, and her voice has the ability to transport you to the days of speakeasies.

 

Nikki was born and raised in Miami Beach. Being exposed to such an array of cultures and genres gave Nikki her unique sound. Nikki earned her Bachelors at the University of Miami in Studio Music and Jazz Voice, as well as a Minor in Music Business where she studied with world-renown jazz artists such as Kevin Mahogany, Kurt Elling, and John Secada.

 

Nikki has performed with the Florida Grand Opera in their production of "Aida" and the Nu Deco Orchestra featuring Cory Henry. She has also worked with acclaimed artists such as Michael Bublé, KC and the Sunshine Band, Gloria Estefan, Thelma Houston in the Performance Series of the Estefan Enterprises Production, and Aloe Blacc for Disney’s 2018 Christmas Special.

 

Nikki has a seasonal residency in Bangkok, Thailand at the Mandarin Oriental. During the off-season, she continues to perform around Florida with her own band, the Nikki Kidd Band. Voted Miami New Times "Best Jazz Act" in 2018 and Legacy Magazines 40 Under 40 in 2018!...Nikki is currently recording her first jazz album.

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Universal Jazz Experience

 

“Meeting at the Crossroads”
The Memory of Ella, Lena, Billie, the Copa, bird land jazz and more.

 

“This rabbit hole of jazz, drops down smoky blues back tunnels, across heavy soul terrain, and convergesat a crossroads that meets the new standard way of jazz. Meet her there, and let the music guide yourspirit.”

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Upward & Onward

Productions Presents

Nina Simone Tribute

UPWARD & ONWARD PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS

Nina Simone Tribute

 

Nikki Kidd's interpretation of Nina Simone's iconic songs is a sight to behold. Nina's music not only was beautiful but constantly pushing the boundaries. Nikki embodies the essence of Ms. Simone in her Tribute to Nina Simone Show. From Four Woman to Sea Lion Woman Nikki will have you not only moving and grooving, but have you in all the feels.

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