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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.

Songs & Storie Chapter 1

By Nick Finzer

Label: Outside in Music
Released: 2026
Track listing: My Favorite Things; Overjoyed; For All We Know; A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing; Smile; Autumn Leaves; With Gratitude;

Songs & Stories Chapter 1

By Nick Finzer

Label: Outside in Music
Released: 2026
Track listing: My Favorite Things; Overjoyed; For All We Know; A Flower Is a Lovesome Thing; Smile; Autumn Leaves; With Gratitude.

A Marvelous Party

By Duchess

Label: Anzic Records
Released: 2026
Track listing: This Could Be the Start of Something Big; Lucky Day; Are You Having Any Fun?; Ain't That a Kick in the Head; Enjoy Yourself; Hey, Look Me Over; It's All Right With Me; Champagne; Put On a Happy Face; Is That All There Is?; Danke Schoen.

Nick Finzer Turns Seven Songs Into 'Songs & Stories, Chapter One'

August 22, 2026

THE TROMBONIST AND BANDLEADER REFLECTS BACK, PAIRING NEW AND OLD JAZZ CLASSICS WITH THE MOMENTS AND COLLABORATORS BEHIND THEM Every song has a story, but Nick Finzer wants you to hear his. On Songs & Stories, Chapter One, out October 16, 2026 via Outside in Music, the acclaimed trombonist and bandleader brings together a collection of ...

Duchess: A Marvelous Party

by Pierre Giroux
July 13, 2026

A great party is never just an event. It is a sequence of emotions, encounters, expectations, surprises, fleeting romances, moments of reflection, and, ultimately, gratitude. On A Marvelous Party, Duchess (Amy Cervini, Hilary Gardner, Melissa Stylianou) transforms that universal experience into an irresistible jazz journey. More than a collection of standards and popular songs, this is ...

Alex Wintz: Collage

by Joshua Weiner
June 4, 2026

Grammy-nominated guitarist Alex Wintz is not only a frequent performer, both with his own group and with artists such as the trumpeters Etienne Charles and Jeremy Pelt and trombonist Nick Finzer, but also an educator on the faculty of the New Jersey Performing Arts Center Jazz for Teens program and a clever composer. Collage features six ...

Jazz Classics from the '80s and '90s including Wynton Marsalis, Dianne Reeves, and others; new music from Gregory Hutchinson, Eliane Elias, and more

by David W. Daniels
May 26, 2026

In addition to the artists named in the title, classic '80s and '90s jazz is featured by Wallace Roney, Joe Lovano, and others. New jazz fusion from Brooklyn Funk Essentials and the UK band Knat is included. Birthday recognition given for Ralph Peterson, Cecil McBee, Tom Scott, and others.Playlist Chick Corea “Puccini's Walk" from ...

The Jazz Orchestra Volume 1

By Nick Finzer

Label: Outside in Music
Released: 2025
Track listing: Say When; The Guru; Lament; We the People; Again and Again; Just Passed the Horizon.

Anat Cohen at Miner Auditorium

by Steven Roby
December 16, 2025

Anat Cohen Miner Auditorium San Francisco, CA  December 11, 2025  The lobby of the SFJAZZ Center on Thursday night buzzed with the warm, affectionate energy of a family reunion. People of all ages embraced and caught up in the aisles, creating a communal atmosphere for a sold-out night that celebrated a ...