Heralded as a premiere saxophonist of his generation, Boston-based jazz saxophonist Nicholas Brust has established an inimitable voice in the world of modern instrumental music. Using small-group improvised music to create a myriad of sonic textures, Nicholas is an accomplished bandleader and composer. He has performed with numerous highly acclaimed musicians and also prioritizes showcasing up-and-coming talent.

Nicholas released his sophomore album, Daybreak, with Outside In Music in February 2023, and his debut album, Frozen in Time, with Fresh Sound Records in October 2020. Both albums feature exclusively original material and have received international critical acclaim from All About Jazz, Jazz Journal UK, Modern Jazz Today, Rootstime Music, and the Jazz Quad, among others.

“..[Nicholas Brust’s] latest release “Daybreak” develops his voice even further with some stunning compositions and wonderful musicianship..Brust has a crystalline sound, imbued with a life force, vitality and exuberance that is both compelling and exciting..his music sounds at once completely familiar and yet also brand new; imbued with tradition while still breaking new ground..” — ukvibe.org

“The young alto saxophonist Nicholas Brust matches technical fire with emotional warmth and unhurried reflection..” — artfuse.org

“A very impressive piece of work from a saxophonist whose grasp of tone colour makes him immediately distinctive and listenable…He has a fine group behind him and he works with them rather than on top of them.” — Brian Morton, Jazz Journal UK

”It’s as if one of your favorite movie stars from long ago suddenly started telling you about all the secrets of the universe.” — Marc Phillips, Part-Time Audiophile