Nick Aggs first played in Kathmandu in 2002, at the first-ever Jazzmandu, with the acclaimed Australian fusion band Afro Dizzi Act. Now he returns to the festival for the eighth time, with a new quartet featuring long-time collaborators from Australia, Singapore and the USA. Originally from Brisbane and now based in Singapore, Nick has built a career as a performer, composer and bandleader, appearing at major festivals throughout Asia, the Middle East and Australia. He has fronted numerous musical ensembles and collaborated with esteemed musicians including Trilok Gurtu, Jesse Van Ruller, Jali Buba Kuyateh and others.
Joining Nick are Ant Aggs, his brother and a fellow founding member of Afro Dizzi Act; Mike Hicks, Nick’s long-time musical partner from his years in Shanghai; and Alex Brindell, a Singapore-based drummer and regular collaborator. The quartet’s music is rooted in deep grooves, lyrical improvisation and infectious rhythmic energy, blending contemporary jazz, funk and global influences to create a sound that spans the world.
Nick Aggs – Saxophone
Ant Aggs – Keys
Alex Brindell – Drums
Mike Hicks – Bass