Nikol Bóková is a pianist, composer and publisher. She studied classical piano performance at the Ostrava Conservatory and the JAMU in Brno, with a one-year internship at the Academy in Katowice. Despite her purely classical studies, Nikol has a wide range of artistic disciplines and genres. Since her successful debut, she has released eight albums in six years to critical acclaim and numerous awards, including the Czech Academy of Music's Angel Award. In 2022, together with her husband Jan Boke Vala, she founded the Soleil et Pluie (Sun and Rain) label, which has already released seven music titles. Nikol actively performs her original music as well as classical repertoire and collaborates with leading Czech artists. She performs with her groups (Solo, Trio, Quartet, Quintet) on various types of stages for a diverse range of audiences.
AWARDS:
Jantar 2023 Award for the album Expedition (album of the year in the popular music category)
Jantar 2022 Award for the albums Elements and Naked Pieces (albums of the year in the popular music category)
Andel Award 2021 for the album Prometheus in the jazz category
Nomination for the 2019 Anděl Award for the album Inner Place in the jazz category
First place in the poll of Czech journalists and promoters for the album Prometheus (best jazz recording of 2021)
Award for the best jazz composition of 2021 (Prometheus, awarded by OSA)
Second place in the poll of Czech journalists and promoters for the album Unravel (2020)
Nomination for the Jantar Award 2020 in the category Soloist of the Year for the album Unravel
First place in the Central European Jazz Showcase 2021
ALBA:
Inner Place, ed. Animal music, 2019, modern jazz trio
Unravel, ed. Animal music, 2020, classical music + modern jazz trio
Prometheus, ed. Animal music, 2021, modern jazz feat. classical music
Elements, ed. Soleil et Pluie (own label), 2022, modern jazz quartet
Naked Pieces, ed. Soleil et Pluie, 2022, solo jazz piano with classical elements
Expedition, ed. Soleil et Pluie, 2023, modern jazz quartet
Her Country, ed. Soleil et Pluie, 2024, classical music
Feathers, ed. Soleil et Pluie, 2024, modern jazz trio
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