Nick Rolfe, Co Starring in "Doris and Bernard" Raps with Judyth Piazza

By Judyth Piazza

Nick Rolfe was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and raised in Seattle, Washington. He began studying piano at the age of six, learning both classical and modern pop repertoire. Rolfe began his collegiate studies at Cornish College of the Arts, the leading music school in Seattle. At Cornish Nick was heavily influenced by his early mentors, trombonist Julian Priester and saxophonist Hadley Caliman. After two years at Cornish, Nick moved to New York City and completed his B.F.A, in music performance, at the New School for Social Researches' Mannes Conservatory. Nick Rolfe is a highly versatile musician, currently playing with various r and b, jazz, gospel, funk and alternative groups in and around New York.

Nick has performed and/or toured with numerous musicians including: saxophonist Frank Foster, drummer Charlie Persip, bassist Eddie Gomez, trumpeter Jimmy Owens, saxophonist Billy Harper, bassist Buster Williams, bassist Reggie Workman, bassist Cecil McBee, trombonist Steve Turre, saxophonist Benny Golson, drummer Winard Harper, drummer Gene Lake, actor/comedian Dave Chappelle (including Dave's critically acclaimed Carnegie Hall debut), trombonist Slide Hampton, the great James Moody, saxophonist Jimmy Heath, 2x Grammy Nominated Trumpeter Russell Gunn and Ethnomusicology, drummer T.S. Monk, actor/choreographer Hinton Battle, trumpeter Roy Hargrove, soul singer Amel Larrieux, soul singer Alison Crockett, UK nu-soul pioneer Omar, U.K. Soul sensation Julie Dexter, Verve recording artist Lizz Wright, musician/poet/actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, and currently tours with the Dizzy Gillespie All-Star Big Band.

Nick Rolfe's award winning ( SESAC National Performance Award ) debut as a leader, "The Persuader" (Blue Jay Records) was the number 5 jazz record in the United States on multiple charts in 2001.

Both as a leader and a sideman, Rolfe has toured extensively, nationally and internationally. He has received critical acclaim for performances in support of his most recent albums "The Remedy"[2003] and "The Mind Of An Evolutionary"[2005] as well as his work as a highly sought-after piano player/keyboardist for other artists.

Along with his musical talents Nick has added acting to his resume. Rolfe is co-starring with Academy Award winners Susan Sarandon and Ralph Fiennes in the soon to be released feature film "Doris and Bernard" directed by Robert Balaban [2007].

"Bernard and Doris" will premiere on Feb 9, 2008 on HBO.

Take a look at www.myspace.com/nickrolfe, and his official site, www.nickrolfe.com.

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