Nicolas Bearde-- A Salute to Lou Rawls

Recording artist Nicolas Bearde’s dynamic show traces the life and music of the legendary, Grammy-winning vocalist Lou Rawls.  In his own inimitable style, Nicolas conjures up Lou’s spirit in song, from the early blues, jazz, and classic monologues, to the hugely popular R&B hits that helped make Lou Rawls world-famous.

Renowned for his silky-smooth, soulful vocals and his engaging, humorous monologues about life on the street, Lou Rawls was the quintessential jazz storyteller.   With a heart as big as his voice, evidenced through his work with the United Negro College Fund and his famous annual “Parade of Stars”, Lou was truly a man of the people.