Nick Vayenas

Nick Vayenas is one of two fabulous trombonists in the Bublé band. His solo on one of my favourite concert pieces, "Sway", is simply stunning. Nick's terrific sense of humour has been seen time and time again during Michael's last couple of tours ... Aka "Band guy", Nick has taken centre stage with the microphone after Michael temporarily departs the stage. The trombone skit which follows is, for me, a highlight of the show and the enduring rapport between Michael and Nick is an absolute treat!

Nick writes a 'on tour' column for Michael's official fan club, Bungalow-B.

Born in Boston, Massachusetts, Nick began playing the trombone when he was aged twelve. He received a scholarship to complete a Bachelor's Degree at the Berklee College of Music and then went on to complete a Master of Music Degree in Jazz Performance at the Manhattan School of Music.

In 2001, Nick was chosen by Terence Blanchard, Herbie Hancock and Wayne Shorter, to attend the prestigious Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz on a two-year scholarship, where he studied under Terence Blanchard, Dave Holland, John Nash, Lewis Nash, John Scofield and Mark Turner.

He has played in The Thelonious Monk Institute Ensemble (MIE) performing at a number of jazz festivals including the Umbria Jazz Festival, St Lucia Jazz Festival, the Cleveland Jazz Festival and the Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival.

Nick leads his own Trio and Quintet and has recorded a couple of albums with fellow Berklee graduate, Patrick Cornelius, the most recent being "Lucid Dream" released in April, 2006.

Nick's debut solo album, "Synesthesia" has received high praise from his contemporaries and jazz critics alike.