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Nick Finzer

Born: May 22, 1988

Hailed as a “Rising Star” in the world of jazz (DownBeat Critics Poll), Nick Finzer is making waves in the music industry with his dynamic original compositions and trombone artistry. Finzer has toured the globe as a bandleader as well as sharing the stage with some of the most respected names in jazz. As both a headlining trombonist and an entrepreneur, Finzer is on a mission to spread the joy and power of jazz.

Finzer's love for jazz began in his childhood, when he became captivated with the music of Duke Ellington. This passion led him to participate in the annual Essentially Ellington competition at Jazz at Lincoln Center, inspiring him to follow his dreams to move to NYC to pursue a life in music. Finzer went on to study at the renowned Eastman School of Music and then The Juilliard School, where he was mentored by trombone legend Steve Turre.

Legacy

Label: Outside in Music
Released: 2024
Track listing: Say When; Shortcake; Pennies From Heaven; Lament; Fatback; That Thing; Malaga Moon; CC.

Albert Tootie Heath, Nick Finzer, Noah Haidu & Matthew Whitaker

by Joe Dimino
April 21, 2024

We kick off the 851st Episode of Neon Jazz with the brilliance and prowess of pianist Matthew Whitaker and music from his forthcoming album. From there, we get into a host of tunes from the Kandace Springs, Rachel Z, Dave Bass, Queen Esther, Leigh Pilzer and Noah Haidu. Talented singer Hyeonseon Baek makes his debut on ...

Nick Finzer: Legacy

by Pierre Giroux
April 13, 2024

In the realm of jazz, the legacy of J.J. Johnson looms large and immutable, casting an indelible shadow over the trombone's narrative. It is with reverence and a touch of audacity that trombonist Nick Finzer undertakes the task of honoring this titan with his album Legacy a centennial celebration of JJ Johnson. Joined by a stellar ...

New Spring Releases, More Celebrations For Sarah Vaughan Plus Shoutouts To Aretha Franklin, Hiromi, Mimi Jones, Tracey Chapman & More

by Mary Foster Conklin
April 8, 2024

This broadcast concludes Womens History Month with new releases from Ragan Whiteside, Kristin Korb, Nick Finzer, Abena Koomson--Davis, Julie Kelly, Lori Bell and Rachel Z, with birthday shoutouts to Karen Hammack, Aretha Franklin, Stacey Kent, Hiromi, Mimi Jones, Rachel Therrien, Sarah Vaughan (100!), Norah Jones and Tracey Chapman, among others. Thanks for listening and please support ...

Anat Cohen Tentet at Jazz Alley

by Paul Rauch
March 4, 2024

Anat Cohen Tentet Jazz Alley Seattle, Washington February 27, 2024 The wonderfully diverse and swinging ten-piece ensemble led by clarinetist Anat Cohen doesn't have the opportunity to tour very often. Since the release of Happy Song (Anzic, 2017), the band's first release on the label that Cohen founded with ...

Dreams, Visions, Illusions

By Nick Finzer

Label: Outside in Music
Released: 2023
Track listing: To Dream a Bigger Dream; Aspirations and Convictions; Intro to Follow Your Heart; Follow Your Heart; I Thought I Should Take the Road Less Traveled; But I Did What They Said; To The Top; Visions or Mirage; Waking Up; Now, Then, and When

Kenny Barron, Kip Hanrahan, Claire Martin and More

by Jerome Wilson
July 19, 2023

This show covers a wide variety of jazz, from Kenny Barron and Ornette Coleman to Claire Martin and Kip Hanrahan. Playlist Henry Threadgill Sextett “I Can't Wait Till I Get Home" from The Complete Novus & Columbia Recordings of Henry Threadgill & Air (Mosaic) 00:00 Kip Hanrahan “Buddy Bolden's Blues" from All Roads Are ...

Nick Finzer Deconstructs The Creative Grind With 'Dreams, Visions, And Illusions,' Due Out April 14, 2023 Via Outside In Music

February 20, 2023

Trombonist, composer, arranger, producer and Outside In Music label founder Nick Finzer is proud to announce the April 14, 2023 release of his new sextet album Dreams, Visions, and Illusions, released on said label. A follow-up to his 2021 album Out of Focus and spiritual successor to his 2020 sextet recording Cast of Characters,Dreams, Visions and ...

Anat Cohen Tentet and Quartetinho at SFJAZZ Center

by Harry S. Pariser
April 10, 2022

Anat Cohen Tentet and QuartetinhoMiner Auditorium / SFJAZZ CenterSan Francisco, CA March 26-27, 2022 Clarinetist Anat Cohen, a Tel Aviv native, studied at Berklee School of Music in Boston before relocating to Brooklyn. Over the decades, she has received worldwide recognition, including “Up and Coming Artist," “Clarinetist of the Year" and “Multi-Reedist of the ...