Christopher Nicholson

Bass/Player/Producer

 

Christopher Nicholson began performing in 1986 with the Nicholson Singers in Jamaica. Their unique blend of Gospel and Reggae music became a hit. They toured Jamaica , Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and the USA earning an international reputation. Christopher has backed other artistes such as: Jesse Dixson, Derryl Coley, and numerous Jamaican artistes like Tinga Stewart, Dennis Brown, Ken Booth, Ruddy Thomas, Frankie Paul, Buju Banton, Yellow Man, Lady G, Sister Charmaine, Trevor Roper, Lord Lawro, Calypso Rose, Flower Gun, and Peter Metro just to name a few. He previously lead the group GULLIBANQUE in its U.S. engagements and also with the recording of their hit single, Feel the Need. Christopher's honors include winning The Best Bass Player Award at the 13th Annual Martin's International Reggae Music Awards. Other accomplishments this talented musician has achieved are touring with U.N.I. Band; assistant producer for Out of Africa (the second CD by Zeleke); producing/playing bass on the CD Simone by Nina Simone's daughter, the former star of Rent and doing guest performances with her on several of her live shows.