Nick Stefanacci Band CMJ Showcase October 18, 2012

Nick Stefanacci Band, the riveting Jazz Pop-Rock ensemble will release their extraordinary, soulful sophomore album "All For A Reason" on October 9, 2012. This exquisite recording gem is a rare compilation of jazz infused pop-rock that spotlights the lead vocals of legendary Kenny Simmons (The Commodores) while exuding flirtatious elements of soul and funk. On "All For A Reason", Nick Stefanacci Band achieves boldness in bringing contemporary jazz to the forefront of the otherwise saccharine sweet pop-rock scene with the smoky vocals and tantalizing horn melodies. This album harmoniously introduces classic instrumentals to modern pop-rock vibes and creates a delicious and fresh new flavor of music that will satisfy the tastebuds of listeners who also enjoy John Legend, Rob Thomas, Stevie Wonder, The Black Eyed Peas, The Roots, John Mayer and Alex Clare.

A New Jersey native, Nick Stefanacci is an elementary / high school music teacher by day and fierce recording artist by night. Heavily influenced by The Beatles, David Sanborn, Michael Jackson, Quincy Jones and Stevie Wonder, Nick Stefanacci teamed up with vocalist Kenny Simmons (The Commodores) to write select tracks on "All For A Reason". Nick is also no stranger to the stage, having performed hundreds of live shows. For the past 11 years, he has fronted his own jazz group, playing venues in New York City (including CBGB, THE Bitter End and Birdland), the Honolulu Club in Hawaii, Miami, Atlantic City and beyond. At the tender age of 16 he realized his future while sitting in with The Derek Trucks Band and legendary Motown artist The Four Tops, as well as toured as the saxophonist for a preeminent Springsteen cover band.

Nick Stefanacci is also a recognizable face at the famed NJPAC in Newark, NJ where he was the featured front man for the 2008 NJPAC Alumni Concert and opened up for Johnny Mathis with his jazz group, Jazz Patrol. Nick was also prominently featured playing saxophone in the series finale NBC's "Lipstick Jungle" which starred Brooke Shields.

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