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Clovis Jazz
"You will hear, from Mr. Nicolas, well thought out bass lines that spur the band in the direction that he wants them to go… A very, very good bass sound" - Ron Carter
Clovis Nicolas is a working Jazz bassist on the New York scene (Kenny Washington, Eric Reed, Jeremy Pelt, Eric Alexander...). He graduated from the Juilliard School and studied bass under Ron Carter. He also learned classical counterpoint with Kendall Briggs and Jazz Harmony with pianist Barry Harris.
Clovis has released three recordings under his name for Sunnyside Records, including his latest one, a Solo Bass Album titled 'AUTOPORTRAIT'
Clovis Nicolas is a working Jazz bassist on the New York scene (Kenny Washington, Eric Reed, Jeremy Pelt, Eric Alexander...). He graduated from the Juilliard School and studied bass under Ron Carter. He also learned classical counterpoint with Kendall Briggs and Jazz Harmony with pianist Barry Harris.
Clovis has released three recordings under his name for Sunnyside Records, including his latest one, a Solo Bass Album titled 'AUTOPORTRAIT'
Member statistics
- Messages
- 3
- Reaction score
- 7
- Website
- https://clovisnicolas.com
- Location
- New York
- Gender
- Male
- Current Setup
- 1950ies Juzek German bass
1840 Thibouville French bass
Siegfried Finkel Swiss bow
- Occupation
- Musician
- Favorite Genres
- Jazz music, Classical music
- G.A.S. List
- I would love to have a bass case that is both light and sturdy, with plenty of pockets at the right places!
- Influences and Teachers
- Classical Conservatory in Avignon, France
Juilliard School - Jazz - in New York with Ron Carter
- Hobbies and Interests
- My main hobby is classical composition (counterpoint, fugues, chamber music)
- Available for Instruction?
- Double Bass Instruction
- Teaching Credentials
- Bachelor + Masters in Jazz Performance from Juilliard School