Born and raised in Nashville, TN, Nicolas first made his mark in the world of jazz as an original member of Bobby McFerrin's innovative a cappella ensemble, "Voicestra" (1986-2005), while carving out his own distinctive solo career. Nicolas Bearde is an award winning vocalist, whose silky baritone sound, wit and engaging rapport draws the audience into his live performances. Nicolas has 6 CD's out on his own label, Right Groove Records. His most recent album, “I Remember You : The Music of Nat King Cole" released on August 30, 2019, featuring special guest and sax great, Eric Alexander, rose quickly to the Top 20 on the Jazz Week Charts, garnering rave reviews at home and abroad. In addition to being the band leader of his own group, Nicolas is the featured vocalist on sax legend Vincent Herring's chart-topping CD, “Hard Times" as well as the vocalist and narrator with Vincent’s "Story of Jazz Orchestra" a 10 piece ensemble of jazz luminaries( Eric Alexander, James Carter, Jon Faddis, Jeremy Pelt, Steve Turre, Mike LeDonne, Kenny Davis and Carl Allen) who travel the world presenting Jazz music's 100+ year history. Nicolas is also an actor in film and television, as well as an educator, having worked with the California Jazz Conservatory and Jazz Camp West teaching “Vocal Intensive” workshops, and holding the position of chair of “popular voice” for the Young Arts Foundation in Miami, Florida for 5 years.