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Nicholas Bridgman
I compose and perform contemporary jazz piano. I am classically trained, having made my debut at age 16, performing the Shostakovich First Piano Concerto with the New West Symphony, conducted by Maestro Boris Brott. In college, I began focusing on jazz, studying with jazz-classical crossover artist David Rees-Williams in Canterbury, England, and later performing in the U.C. Jazz ensembles while double-majoring in Ecology and Rhetoric at U.C. Berkeley. In the years since, I performed with numerous jazz ensembles in California, and was featured on radio shows, playlists, and blogs worldwide. In 2022, I released my fourth album containing my original compositions, entitled Blue Horizon, with musicians Craig Hall, Dan Koloski, and Jim O’Sullivan. The band came together online due to being formed during the COVID pandemic, and it explored new dimensions in arranging and virtual collaboration for me. My latest album, Breaching the Surface, releases on January 10, 2025. In general, my compositions draw on inspiration from jazz greats such as Herbie Hancock and Chick Corea, while taking on a modern flair influenced by pop, new age, R&B, and contemporary classical music.
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"'Subway People' exudes class and jazziness, particularly with its standout keys. The playing is simply amazing, with mesmerizing melodies, progressions, and impressive solos that captivate the listener. The tones are rich and chill, creating a relaxed atmosphere. The drums provide a smooth backdrop, contributing to the overall polished sound. The mix and master on the keys are spot-on, offering a full and lush listening experience." --Brunch Collect
"[The] single is truly exceptional, and Herbie Hancock's influence is clearly felt." --Jazz in Family
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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson
