Nick Colionne Adds Bonus Tunes To New CD

Smooth jazz guitarist Nick Colionne has finished a brand-new CD called Keepin’ It Cool, his first for the Narada record label. It’s the follow-up to his Just Come On In, which featured two smooth jazz singles – “High Flyin’” and “It’s Been Too Long." As a bonus Nick has added a live version of “High Flyin’ ” to the CD, as well as a live version of the classic “Rainy Night in Georgia,” on which he sings.

On the 13-song CD, Colionne contributes his practice of including at least one song either originally recorded or inspired by his hero, Wes Montgomery. This time it’s an original recording called “John L.” (The late guitarist’s real name was John Leslie Montgomery.) Among the CD’s other songs are “If You Asked Me,” which features guitarist Peter White and saxophonist Steve Cole, “Always Thinkin’ Of You,” “This Is the Song,” “Catch Me” and “Can You Feel It.”

Keepin’ It Cool will be released Feb. 21. Colionne Nick plans to tour extensively in 2006 to support the CD.