Nicola Milan Official EPK
BIOGRAPHY
Vocalist | Illustrator | Poet
With a velvety alto voice and a penchant for smoky, vintage allure, Nicola Milan is a multifaceted artist who weaves together the worlds of jazz, folk and emotive storytelling. Her work is defined by a rare combination of technical mastery and cheeky, on-stage charisma.
Nicola has established herself as a formidable songwriter, earning international accolades as a finalist in the John Lennon Songwriting Contest and the UK International Songwriting Competition. Her original compositions, praised for their rich imagery and intelligence, are included in the Australian Jazz Real Book, cementing her place in the national jazz canon.
Her recording career includes the critically acclaimed album Forbidden Moments, recorded and toured with the support of Department of Culture and the Arts (WA) grants, as well as the EP Little Rendezvous and a consistent catalog of independent international radio play.
Beyond the stage, Nicola is a prolific illustrator where she brings her lyrical themes to life through dark, whimsical visual art. She also leads a global community of 100,000+ vocalists through her YouTube platform, sharing her expertise in jazz and performance with a worldwide audience.
Whether performing at major festivals across Australia or in the intimate clubs of London, Nicola Milan delivers a night of sophisticated sass and unforgettable music.
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PRESS & REVIEWS
“Listening to this captivating and almost flawless album (Forbidden Moments) from Perth singer Nicola Milan is a wonderful pick-me-up after a tiring day. Milan has that special something which is so often missing from the musical offerings of others ….. uniqueness ! The production of an album can be a fraught process. By definition the best albums are a collaborative effort. Everything about this album exudes quality. The writing, the musicians, and the recording are top notch. Highly recommended!” Bryn Town - 89.1 Radio Blue Mountains
“What a delight it was to listen to Nicola’s interpretation of her own unique songs. Her backing group has every nuance down pat and the notes wafted like clouds over a blue sky as Nicola performed her magic. This young lady is going places and I wish her every success in her endeavors. “ Ron Knight – Jazz Fremantle 107.5FM
“Nicola Milan was a cheeky femme fatale who made people dance on tables and crave to hear that captivating voice once more, even if they do faint from Milan’s own spiciness.” Declan Luketina, Spaceship News
"From the very first song on “Forbidden Moments,” “No Room For Promises” with its slip sliding rhythm, smoky delivery from Nicola and smooth clarinet accompaniment, it’s really hard to put this album down. All of the arrangements are extremely well done and Nicola brings out all of the emotions of each song like she’s really lived through them all. Especially “Love Me More”, I couldn’t stop listening to it. I just hit the loop button, and sunk into the lush sounds of the warm guitar, while I fell in love with Nicola’s soothing, comforting voice. Very few albums ever do that to me, and I already can’t wait for her next effort so she can do it to me again and again." Review of Forbidden Moments - Rick Jamm, Jammsphere Magazine
The Waiting Game is a particular highlight. Departing slightly from the rest of the album, it is gentle and folkie. Milan’s lyrics are genuine, her voice delicate and fragile. Witty, sophisticated and original, it is exciting to see such an intelligent and honest artist and songwriter surface in Australia. Milan’s album marks the beginning of a promising career. - Limelight Magazine
”Milan sings through the rest of the world with her confident alto voice, well-balanced, inside and out. She shows that she can readily compose and sing in any genre or subgenre she chooses whether the gypsy-tinged tango of “The Scent of Her Perfume” or the American stage ballad “I Begin To Understand.” Milan’s is a voice that will be unknown no longer.” - Review of ‘Forbidden Moments’ by C.Michael Bailey, www.allaboutjazz.com
CONTACT
nicola(at)nicolamilan.com