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Nikola Spasojevic

Nikola Spasojevic (US, RS) is a saxophonist and composer based in New York. Spasojevic brings an eclectic combination of influences to his improvisations and compositions expressed through the language of contemporary jazz. Nikola began playing classical saxophone when he was just 9 years old in Subotica (RS). Later, he moved to Rotterdam (NL) to pursue his undergraduate degree at Codarts University of the Arts. In 2022 he came to New York City to continue his studies with a master’s at New York University. While at NYU, he has had the opportunity to perform at well-known venues like the Blue Note with the Dezron Douglas ensemble, the Frederick Loewe Theater with the NYU Jazz Orchestra and the Provincetown Playhouse with the David Liebman ensemble. He also leads his own group and performs as a side man at a variety of clubs and bars around the city. Recently, he released his first album as a band leader, Poor Man’s Summer, which is out on all digital platforms as of June 8th!


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Sonny Rollins
saxophone
Wayne Shorter
saxophone
David Binney
saxophone, alto
John Coltrane
saxophone
Charlie Parker
saxophone, alto
Joshua Redman
saxophone
Donny McCaslin
saxophone, tenor

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