Nick was honored with the prestigious 2007 International Instrumental Artist of the Year Award at the Wave Jazz Awards, succeeding 2006 winner Chris Botti. He was nominated for the award again in 2009. He was nominated as Guitarist of the Year and Entertainer of the Year by the American Smooth Jazz Awards in 2010 and received the Wayman Tisdale Humanitarian Award for his ongoing commitment to mentoring children and his work in the community and nationally in support of breast cancer causes. Other honors include Alumus of the Year at Malcolm X College in Chicago, Artist of the Year at the 2011 Rehoboth Beach Jazz Festival and Performer of the Year for JazzTrax Jazz Festivals in 2010 and 2011.
Very nice. My mind wonder if a little less DOF would bring Nick into more of a focal point. But it is a once in the moment shot, so no retakes now :-) Great shot, none the less.
Thanks for looking in. I totally agree with you on the depth of field comment, and since I was shooting with a 50mm 1.8 that would not have been a problem. I simply got a little carried away and forgot to analyze the composition more carefully. Your suggestion would have made a more compelling shot for sure!
