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Sam awarded Arts Council Grant to support his writing journey!
I'm so elated to announce and share with you that I have been awarded a grant by Arts Council England.
Sam Merrick
Mar 12, 20241 min read


Teus Nobel latest single, 'In My Solitude' feat. Sam Merrick is out Fri 10th Nov 2024!
Teus Nobel latest single, 'In My Solitude' feat. Sam Merrick is out Fri 10th Nov 2024!
Sam Merrick
Nov 5, 20231 min read


Jef Neve's Brand New Album, 'That Old Feeling' featuring Sam Merrick amongst an All-Star Lineup of Guest Artists is OUT NOW!
It’s here! ‘That Old Feeling’, Jef Neve ’s new album is out now! I’m incredibly honoured to have been invited to feature on Jef’s record with some fantastic musicians and be amongst an amazing list of guest artists; Madeleine Peyroux , Robin McKelle , Monique Harcum , Trijntje Oosterhuis , Sam Sparro , Johnny Manuel & Typhoon ! You can now, buy, download and stream across all major digital streaming platforms via Universal Music . I can’t wait to start touring with Jef and t
Sam Merrick
Apr 20, 20231 min read


Recording as a featured Artist on Teus Nobel's upcoming Trio Album.
I spent some time over in Belgium this past week recording for Dutch Jazz Trumpeter, Teus Nobel ’s next album at Blue Keys Studio and had a fab time playing with some fantastic musicians involved on the record, Tim Langedjik (Guitar), Thomas Pol (Bass) & other featured guest artist, Benjamin Herman (Sax)! It’s an honour and privilege to be asked by contemporaries to feature on their work. Stay tuned... 📸: Filip Meutermans Fotografie
Sam Merrick
Mar 19, 20231 min read


Sam Merrick to play Aalter Promt 23!
Very pleased to have been invited as one of 4 Guest Artists to perform with a Concert Orchestra and Choir at AALTER PROMT 2023 in Belgium this April! It promises to be a really special two concerts on April 14th & 15th 2023! The lineup also includes Bent Van Looy, Emma Posman and Steven Van Herreweghe who also colour the bill this year. The two concerts will take place in the Sportpark van Aalter. Tickets cost 25 euros, and 10 euros for young people. The Promtplus formula cos
Sam Merrick
Feb 22, 20231 min read


Sam Merrick to feature on Jef Neve's upcoming Album and Tour!
**NEWS** I'm honoured and excited to be featured on Belgian pianist, Jef Neve 's new upcoming album, out in 2023 and also to have been invited to tour it with Jef and the rest of his wonderful band with several dates already confirmed at some gorgeous venues! Discover "That Old Feeling" with us in May 2023! Tickets via: www.jefneve.com/agenda Live Band: -Jef Neve: piano -Monique Harcum: vocals -Sam Merrick: vocals -Nathan Wouters: bass -Jens Bouttery: drums -Teus Nobel: trum
Sam Merrick
Dec 19, 20221 min read


Recording in Belgium for an exciting new project with Jef Neve!
Another week, another adventure. And this one, promises to lead to plenty more with new friends and others yet to meet! As some of you may have noticed from my Instagram and Facebook stories, I recently visited Belgium having been invited to feature as one of a number of singers on Belgian Pianist, Jef Neve ’s next record. Some beautiful days of creating, sharing stories, food and drink and forging new friendships with some hugely talented folk! Stay tuned...
Sam Merrick
Sep 14, 20221 min read


AS HEARD ON BBC RADIO 2 - SAM MERRICK FEATURES ON ELAINE PAIGE ON SUNDAYS!
My mind is blown! A HUGE THANK YOU to Elaine Paige for playing one of my tracks ‘Easy To Love’, originally from Cole Porter’s ‘Anything Goes’ on your BBC Radio 2 show, 'Elaine Paige on Sunday'! The track in question is one of a handful of vocal features on The Nick Ross Orchestra 's new album, ‘Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era’ recorded at Abbey Road Studios ! It’s an absolute dream to hear it on such iconic airwaves! In case you missed it! You can catch up on BBC Sounds :...
Sam Merrick
Sep 26, 20211 min read


AN EMOTIONAL NIGHT AT THE WEST CLIFF! IT'S GOOD TO BE BACK!
CLACTON! Thank you for being such a lovely and warm audience. Last night at West Cliff Theatre Clacton was equally strange, familiar and truly wonderful but also an incredibly special evening with it being my first time back performing to a live theatre audience since March 2020! We performed music from The Nick Ross Orchestra 's new album, some well-loved classics as well as new charts Nick got together for the band during lockdown! Thank you to all who came again and here'
Sam Merrick
Sep 25, 20211 min read


'As Heard on Jazz FM' - Clare Teal features 'Easy To Love' feat. Sam Merrick on her fresh new show!
HUGE THANKS to CLARE TEAL for the plug and featuring ‘Easy To Love’ featuring Sam Merrick from The Nick Ross Orchestra 's new album, 'Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era' as part of her fresh new show on Jazz FM since concluding her long-standing Jazz & Big Band programme on BBC Radio 2 at the end of 2020. Listen back to the 14th Feb episode of ‘The Clare Teal Show’ by heading to http://bit.ly/JazzFMClareTealShow14Feb You can also check the rest of the album at: bit.ly/NROAbbey
Web Admin
Feb 16, 20211 min read


Sam features on 'The Big Band Show' on JAZZ.FM91
MEGA THANKS to JAZZ.FM91 's Glen Woodcock for playing THREE tracks from The Nick Ross Orchestra 's new album, 'Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era' on 'The Big Band Show' including ‘The Way You Look Tonight’ ft. Sam Merrick . You can check out the full album here: bit.ly/NROAbbeyRoad #jazzradio #jazzfm #jazzfm91 #bigband #jazz
Web Admin
Jan 4, 20211 min read


SWINGING ABBEY ROAD STUDIOS WITH A BRAND NEW BIG BAND ALBUM!
The Nick Ross Orchestra celebrate the release of their new album, 'Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era', recorded at Abbey Road Studios, London featuring Singer, Sam Merrick. Many years before the Beatles stepped onto the world’s most famous zebra crossing, Glenn Miller made his last known recording at London’s Abbey Road Studios on Monday 27 November 1944, just a few short weeks before he “disappeared” on 15 December of that same year. It was especially poignant for the Nick Ros
PR
Nov 20, 20201 min read


TOGETHER WE STAND AS ONE. #LightItInRed #LetTheMusicPlay
TOGETHER WE STAND AS ONE. #WeMakeEvents across the Globe. 30/09/2020 Entertainment events around the world have been devastated, from major festivals, tours & landmark theatres, to grassroots venues to all the PEOPLE who make it happen! Without major immediate support from the UK government, the entire supply chain is at risk of collapse. The UK Events Industry is worth £84bn & employs more than 700,000 people but is rendered unviable by current gov restrictions. Until even
Sam Merrick
Sep 30, 20201 min read


RED ALERT #LetTheMusicPlay
Last night, I joined fellow industry comrades (stagehands, runners, actors, makeup artists, lighting designers, directors, musicians, producers, DJs, sound engineers, dancers, technicians, box office staff) in solidarity outside of landmark Bournemouth venues as did thousands of others across the UK where they demonstrated and turned those landmarks RED. Highlighting the challenges the events industry face at this difficult time. #WeMakeEvents – now at RED ALERT The events
Sam Merrick
Aug 11, 20201 min read


We're on a Mixing Mission!
Yes, FINALLY we've been able to press on with getting The Nick Ross Orchestra's new record that we recorded at Abbey Road Studios.
Sam Merrick
Jun 30, 20201 min read


SNEAK PEEK - "I'll Be Seeing You" - Special VE75 Day Preview
Here is a sneak peek for VE Day75, unmixed studio recording of "I'll Be Seeing You" at Abbey Road Studios, London.
Sam Merrick
May 6, 20201 min read


MUSIC ON LOCKDOWN - NEVER - #supportourartists
As so many of us are either furloughed, working from home etc... Why not take some time listening to something new, something different?
Sam Merrick
Apr 16, 20201 min read


PRE-ORDER NOW 'Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era' Recorded at Abbey Road Studios.
PRE ORDER the new Nick Ross Orchestra Album recorded at Abbey Road Studios and be one of the first to get your hands on it!
Sam Merrick
Apr 8, 20201 min read


ABBEY ROAD BABY!! NEW NICK ROSS ORCHESTRA RECORD - COMING SOON!
BIG NEWS- I'm so pleased to share with you that, I will be recording at Abbey Road Studios with The Nick Ross Orchestra for their new record
Sam Merrick
Feb 22, 20201 min read


Genorisity at the Garrick!
LICHFIELD😍✨Once again, you were absolutely marvellous! A fantastic evening at the Lichfield Garrick with The Nick Ross Orchestra , I loved your warmth and generosity as an audience and can't wait to return!
Sam Merrick
Jan 19, 20201 min read
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