Nick Manson & Friends – The Music Of Hank Mobley

Nick Manson-piano, Andrew Gross-saxophone, Dwight Kilian-bass, Scott Sadlon-drums

Join Nick Manson & his friends as they pay tribute to the great Hank Mobley, who was described as the “middleweight champion of the tenor saxophone” by esteemed jazz critic Leonard Feather. Mobley’s lengthy career, which included stints with Max Roach, Art Blakey and Miles Davis, as well as leading his own groups. This is sure to be an eclectic and engaging performance of this often overlooked jazz legend’s music.

Two-time EMMY Award-winning keyboardist, composer, and educator Nick Manson delivers an engaging listening experience for all audiences. His performances feature original compositions, classic jazz standards, and uniquely arranged favorites from the American Songbook.

As a session pianist, Nick has appeared on more that 1500 recordings world-wide, and Nick’s recordings as a solo artist have been showcased on SiriusXM and various NPR jazz stations, including KPLU and KJZZ, and are available internationally on platforms like Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube. He has collaborated with artists such as Christopher Cross, B.B. King, Dianna Krall, and Lenny Kravitz.

Nick has played at prominent festivals like the Concord Jazz Festival and the Playboy Jazz Festival, as well as top jazz clubs on the West Coast, including Jazz Alley and The Baked Potato. He has also toured extensively in Asia, Europe, and South America.

A Seattle native, Nick studied classical piano under Peter Lederer and began composing jazz in high school. He holds a degree in Interdisciplinary Music Studies from Berklee College of Music and a graduate degree in Music Education from Ottawa University. Since 2007, he has been an adjunct professor in the Jazz Studies program at Mesa Community College.