Pianist · Vocalist · Bandleader
Nick Olynciw
Working pianist, vocalist, and bandleader based in Chicago.
Andy's Jazz ClubChicago
Working musician
A decade of professional performing across Chicago and the Midwest.
Jazz piano, contemporary keyboard work, vocal performance, bandleading. Sideman dates with vocalists. Solo voice and piano in intimate rooms. Trio leadership. Recording, arranging, accompanying.
Rooms
Andy's Jazz Club · Coq d'Or at The Drake Hotel · The Berghoff · 101 Club · Fitzgerald's · Plymouth Place · Iroquois Hotel, Mackinac Island
Formats
Solo piano · voice and piano · piano trio · organ trio · vocalist accompaniment · recording sessions
Coming
First album as a leader, scheduled for 2027.
Selected awards & honors
Recognition.
- 2022American Pianists Association Alternate
- 2019DownBeat Award Best Graduate Jazz Instrumental Soloist
- 2018Jacksonville Jazz Piano Competition First Prize
- 2018Bösendorfer Award American Jazz Pianist Competition
- 2017Gilmore Keyboard Festival Scholar selection
- 2016DownBeat Award Outstanding Vocal Solo
Get in touch.
Festivals, clubs, residencies, private events, recording sessions. Solo, trio, and sideman work.
Email Nick → nicholas.olynciw@gmail.com · replies within 48 hours