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'Nicki Parrott could make anyone love jazz.' Cabaret Scene 2013 "Nicki brings clear articulation, beautiful tone, a sense of rhythmic assuredness and a touch of allure to inventive arrangements." Jazz Times 2012 "She has that special gift you cannot buy in a music store." Les Paul "...a rarity, a first-class bassist whose playing is as sublime as her vocals." Limelight 2012 Nicki Parrott: The Best of Venus Volume One contains selected tracks from a dozen previously released CDs Nicki recorded for Venus Records, until now available only in Japan. Enjoy 14 remixed and remastered tracks with guest artists including Houston Person, Gil Goldstein, Ken Peplowski, Harry Allen, John DiMartino and many others. Liner notes by Will Friedwald. Physical CD presented in a deluxe 6 panel eco-friendly package with 8-page booklet Originally from Australia, Nicki was Les Paul's bassist and vocalist for over 10 years and remains part of the legendary Les Paul Trio. In addition to performing at most of the top jazz festivals around the globe, Nicki has performed with the world's greatest jazz musicians.