Opening with the hit single 'Mary Ann', Nicholas showcases adept skill on the Hohner Clavinet which he extensively plays on the album. On the cover photo, Nicholas holds the Stevie Wonder classic album, 'Songs In The Key of Life', a not so subtle hint at the direction of this latest creative journey. 'Night Sessions' is certain to set the radio format on its collective ear while setting a new artistic standard.Īlthough the 22-year old keyboard phenom and producer's reputation as a studio musician is already well known (having collaborated on numerous projects with Nick Colionne, Ben Tankard, Willie Bradley, Julian Vaughn and Brian Simpson among others), insiders are waiting for his breakthrough as a live musician. Fresh off 2013's #1 Billboard hit (Endless Possibilities), Cole follows up with his third release and second for powerhouse label Trippin ‘N’ Rhythm Records. One such artist is Goldsboro, North Carolina's Nicholas Cole who effortlessly blends the jazz gospel vibe of Kirk Whalum and Jonathan Butler with the funk and melodic sensibilities of Brian Culberton into a dynamic and innovative keyboard style all his own. Provenzano said he’s learned that when it comes to tech use in schools, “there are pockets of amazing things going on.” But overall, the country has a long way to go, he said.Concerns about the health and wellbeing of the smooth jazz genre can be put to rest as evidenced by the emergence of fresh young talent who have embraced what has always been thought of as music for adults. He has leveraged those virtual connections into speaking gigs at education conferences and consultations with both districts and technology companies. “I’m a better teacher because of this community,” he said. He shares resources with teachers across the country through his online network. Provenzano credits technology with boosting his own professional development.
Hamka said he led the school’s transition to Google Apps for Education and hosts lunchtime training sessions. Provenzano is also a technology-curriculum specialist at his school and coaches fellow teachers on tech integration. “You’ve designed an entire lesson using the iPad, and then the WiFi crashes, and you have a very expensive paperweight. “I could write a book about all the things that don’t work,” he said.
A former math teacher is driven to give all students, regardless of zip code, more opportunities to use technology to ‘create to learn.’
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