Nikki DeCaires
Nikki DeCaires
Nikki DeCaires: Links
Friends & Fellow Artists
- Kiko Freitas
- This is the amazing guitarist you hear on my Bossa Nova demo. Kiko has the reputation of being one of the best Bossa Nova musicians in the Pacific Northwest, and I've been thrilled to work with him!
- Carrie Glenn, Sax and Jazz Piano
- Here is the site of my dear friend Carrie Glenn, saxphonist and jazz pianist extraordinaire (not to mention about a dozen other instruments, and vocals!). A musical prodigy, gifted teacher, and one of my biggest influences both past and present.
- Erica Row, Vocalist
- One of my oldest friends, gifted with one of the most beautiful classical soprano voices imaginable. Based in NYC, with roots in the Pacific Northwest.
- Heather Clemens, Vocalist
- Home of dear friend and fellow artist Heather Clemens, of Teatro Zinzanni fame. She's an incredibly versatile vocalist and performer of opera, jazz, cabaret and musical theatre. Don't miss out on her self-titled debut album!
- The Red Note
- My friends Aaron and Wex play trumpet and bass (respectively) in this amazing latin/funk/jazz band that is taking Seattle by storm!
- Shelley and the Curves
- The band I sang and danced with for almost two years - still going strong and rocking the party scene! Check them out live if you get a chance, they're a ton of fun...
Student Bands/Projects
- Ashley Loop
- The brain-child of one of my students - driving, catchy techno-pop to electronic neo-soul, and everything in-between. You'll love it!
- Bethurum Collective
- Original electronica group fronted by one of my vocal students, who also writes a lot of the music and lyrics for the band. Incredible sound, and you'll love every song the first time you hear it!
- Groove Messengers
- Blues, jazz, and old-school R&B band fronted by a former student of mine... these cats can wail!
- Miss Solar System
- High-energy electronica trio fronted by one of my voice students - they're currently wrapping up a new album, be sure to check it out!
- The Soul Proprieters
- Soul/R&B cover band graced by the vocal talents of several current and former voice students...
- Syft
- Unique hard rock/metal band with a punk edge, fronted by one of my voice students. They're really starting to make a name for themselves in the Seattle rock scene; check 'em out!