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​Leon Lewis-Nicol uses music to connect and inspire
03.27.2025
The first time I saw jazz pianist Leon Lewis-Nicol perform was at the Rose Bowl Tavern. After the first set, Lewis-Nicol approached me to introduce himself and thank me for coming out to support him and his trio. In fact, he did the same thing with every other person in the room. Although I’d come by myself, his gesture made me feel welcome, and like everyone else was welcome, too. As I’ve now learned, the forces that inspired him to do this — his deep ties to his West African heritage, a strong commitment to the Christian faith, and a burning desire to connect others through music — are the catalyst behind nearly everything he does.
‘The Sauce Live’ EP 19 from Merrimans Playhouse featuring the Leon Lewis-Nicol Quartet
12.17.2024
'The Sauce Live' hosted by Dawn Burns is a unique showcase featuring live recordings, artist interviews and insights.
This episode features the performance of pianist and composer Leon Lewis-Nicol, and his quartet at Merrimans Playhouse in South Bend Indiana. Tune in to 'The Sauce Live’ Monday December 23rd at 7 pm Eastern. The performance has him ending the gap between African Diaspora musical culture by reimagining Thelonious Monk’s Music through the lenses of Sierra Leonean Music & Culture.
Pianist Leon Lewis-Nicol to perform concert Feb. 18 | Community Voices
02.14.2022
Pianist Leon Lewis-Nicol is originally from Sierra Leone. He is currently a student at the University of Illinois, where he is studying jazz piano. He will perform at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 7 p.m. on Friday Feb. 18, 2022. The concert is free and open to the public.