Vocalist of the Year

With his powerful four-octave range, Brooks has established himself as a dynamic entertainer earning him national acclaim by being named Down Beat Magazine's 2002 U.S. and Canada Vocalist of the Year!

Stardust Hotel - Las Vegas

"Nicholas is one of our biggest concert draws..he presently holds the record for the largest turnout for our 105.7 Oasis Concerts."

105.7 Oasis - D.J. Cat Lee

"He's got some amazing vocals !"

Chicago Tribune

"One of America's Young Rising Stars"

Fox News

"Nicholas Brooks, soon to be a household name"

Las Vegas Sun

"Brooks gives an electrifying show combined with smooth sultry vocals"

Wynton Marsalis

"Simply, a great vocalist"

Aaron Neville

"He's got the voice"

Batavia Sun

"Batavia's hometown hero" "Four octave range takes Nicholas Brooks to new heights!"

Legendary Artists

Already his career has spanned over a decade, performing around the U.S. and Europe with Wynton Marsalis, Benny Golson, Frank Wess, Johnny Gill and many other legendary artists.

the beginnings

Nicholas Orestes Brooks was born in E. St. Louis, IL to proud parents Victor and Connie Brooks. In the early years, Nicholas and his older sister Constance "Jeannie," were raised in a home constantly filled with music. At the age of 8, Nicholas performed for the first time in church, where he sang "O' Come all ye Faithful". Without a dry eye in the church congregation, Nicholas describes this experience as, "The moment when I knew that singing was going to be my life!" As Nicholas grew up he started acting in several theatre productions and at the age of 12 he began professionally singing in a young blues/rock band, then with the R&B quintet "Finesse." In his Batavia high school years, he was a student council member, three sport athlete, and background vocalist for Seseme Street Live. Moreover, he began to make a name for himself as a standout vocalist in the Batavia High School Swingsingers showchoir and in the community winning several awards and state/local vocal competitions.

the big break

Nicholas' collegiate big break came in 1998. He was recruited to Northern Illinois University to be the singer for the NIU Jazz Ensemble (Big-band) - one of the top five Jazz programs in the U.S. Under the direction of Ron Carter, Nicholas was able to travel with the band across the U.S. and Europe touring with Jazz legends like, Wynton Marsalis, Frank Wess, Benny Golson and many more. During this time, Nicholas made several radio and television appearances singing the National Anthem at high profile professional sports games. Also in his college years, Nicholas became the 2001 Homecoming King and was awarded the prestigious and coveted Down Beat Magazine U.S. and Canada Jazz Vocalist of the Year 2002 award, which propelled him into the music stratosphere. The Chicago Tribune also named Nicholas as one of the top rising artists in the U.S. Upon his graduation, the City of Batavia (Nicholas' hometown) awarded him with "Nicholas Brooks Day" on May 11, 2002.

the commercial headliner

Shortly there after Nicholas signed a contract with Celebrity Management (manager Jimmy Jay Smith) beginning his professional solo career in Las Vegas and abroad. In this new world of stardom, Nicholas has become a Las Vegas celebrity on tv & radio working with some of his musical idols and famed celebrities. Now, as a recording artist, Nicholas has established himself as a dynamic commercial vocalist and a Las Vegas headliner.