San Francisco Bay Area based Jazz/R&B/Soul recording artist Nicolas Bearde---whose big, velvet tone and perfectly controlled vibrato frequently complements Bobby McFerrin's vocal ensemble, "Voicestra", has long been recognized as an adept and fearless vocal improviser.  He frequently infuses his jazz vocals with contemporary nuances, and seductive techniques, but who also takes humorous detours into Pop, Soul, Blues, and R&B styles.

"Bay Area Singer Nicolas Bearde sounds like a soul-drenched Mark Murphy with a dash of Sinatra swagger."  Christopher Loudon  Jazz Times ~

"He is a marvelous singer reminiscent perhaps more of a Joe Williams than the deeper voiced Rawls, although like both; the blues is part of his performing foundation.  Bearde brings warmth, soul and personality to these performances...."
Ron Weinstock  Jazz&Blues ~ 

"Like in his previous albums, Nicolas Bearde shows perfection in his performance and delivers each song with as much soul and love that he can."
Dwight Barrett  Just Soul ~