Who is Nichaud Fitzgibbon?
Jazz stylist, singer and entertainer and lover of natural therapies.
What would you do differently to what you do now?
I would spend more time with family.
Who inspires you and why?
People who inspire me are people who are passionate about what they do. My amazing partner Alfred Abbatangelo inspires me daily.
What would you do to make a difference in the world?
I would eradicate all herbicides, plastic bottles & bags, palm oil and sugar.
Favourite holiday destination and why?
I love Merimbula, gorgeous beaches, a fantastic walk along the boardwalk, lovely eateries, airport, cool jazz and R&B at Dulcie’s Cottage Bar plus they have an annual jazz festival and the people are really friendly.
When friends come to town, what attraction would you take them to, and why?
Great Ocean Rd just love that drive and there are some great spots to eat along the way… La Grecque at Airey’s Inlet, Wye River Pub, Apollo Bay.
What are you currently reading?
The Perfume Collector by Kathleen Tessaro
What are you currently listening to?
Soul Comes Home – A Collection of Stax Records and Memphis Soul Music.
Happiness is?
Many things, a loving hug and kiss, singing with my heart & soul, eating healthy natural food, being barefoot on the beach, exploring nature, dancing in unusual settings, meditating, helping others and seeing the beauty in everything…
What does the future hold for you?
More musical collaborations and exciting commissions for festivals and more recording.
Nichaud will be performing at Dizzy’s Jazz Club on Saturday 11 June as part of the 2016 Melbourne International Jazz Festival. For more information, visit: www.melbournejazz.com for details.
Image: Nichaud Fitzgibbon