Mike Nock

Mike Nock Trio (Sydney)

The current Mike Nock Trio a classic jazz ensemble that embraces the past as it looks to the future, features two extraordinary young musicians - bassist/composer Mike Majkowski and drummer James Waples and builds on the tradition established since Mike's return to Australia in 1985, of introducing some of the country's most exciting young jazz talents to a wider public.

Although not yet 25 years of age Mike Majkowski and James Waples are extraordinarily mature musicians with a rare musical rapport and show the high level of talent emerging in Australia today. Both are recent graduates of the Sydney Conservatorium and have been playing in Mike's groups since January 2003. Since their first trio engagement Jan 1st, 2006 the trio has been rehearsing weekly and are currently planning their debut CD.


"Mike Nock is an international treasure" – Jazz Times (USA)

"His playing was sublime. A supreme sense of rhythmic invention underpinned the performance." – The Press, Christchurch (NZ)

"Mike Nock is an international treasure" – Jazz Times (USA)

"Nock's ringing iconoclasm pervades all his music, taps a deep well of melody that transcends jazz and informs and ignites his every encounter." – Down Beat (USA)

Line-up:
Mike Nock - piano
Mike Majkowski - bass
James Waples- drums

www.mikenock.com

'The Australian Government is proudly associated with the Mike Nock Trio tour, which is made possible through its national performing arts touring program, Playing Australia, giving all Australians, wherever they live, better access to some of the country's best performing arts.'

MIKE NOCK BIG SMALL BAND (Sydney)
'Since its debut in May 2000, Mike Nock's BIG SMALL BAND has established itself as a vital component of the Australian jazz scene. Created to provide a platform for emerging jazz talents to be heard playing alongside seasoned professionals, the BSB delivers contemporary musical excitement along with strong audience appeal.
Mike Nock piano
Simon Sweeney trumpet
Dave Panichi trombone
David Basden tuba
Roger Manins tenor sax & bass clarinet
Matt Ottignon tenor sax & flute
Blaine Whittaker alto sax & soprano sax & clarinet
Cameron Deyell guitar
Toby Hall drums
Brett Hirst bass

'I have never enjoyed this aspect of his abundant creativity more'.
- John Shand/Sydney Morning Herald