Nick Costley-White Quartet

Nick Costley-White is one of the most in demand jazz guitarists in the UK, renowned for a deep
understanding of the jazz tradition, alongside a virtuosic technique and progressive approach to
improvising. Nick has released two albums to date, “Detour Ahead” (Ubuntu Music 2018) and
“Nice Work!”, both of which he has toured extensively around the UK.

Nick’s latest project “Poncha” showcases his own melodic and highly rhythmic composing, fusing
influences from South and Central America with his own jazz background. For this band Nick has
brought together 3 of the most sought after musicians in Europe; Saxophonist Julian Siegel has
long been celebrated as “One of the UK’s most creative saxophonists” (Mojo Magazine) and lists
Hermeto Pascoal, Mike Gibbs, Kenny Wheeler, Django Bates and NDR Big Band amongst
extensive performing credits. James Maddren and Conor Chaplin between them are easily one of
the most renowned and exciting rhythm sections in the world, regularly performing with the likes
of ENEMY, Gwilym Simcock, Brad Mehldau, Aaron Parks and Seamus Blake.

Nick has performed all around the world in jazz clubs including Ronnie Scott’s, the Duc Des
Lombards, Blue Note (Milan, Shanghai & Beijing) A-Trane, Unterfhart, and at jazz festivals
including Jazz in the Vines (Australia), Birmingham, Manchester and London Jazz Festival. Nick
has performed with some of the most renowned jazz musicians in the UK including Stan
Sulzmann, Gareth Lockrane, Jason Rebello, Ivo Neame, Kit Downes Alex Garnett, Mark Taylor,
Steve Fishwick and Jeff Williams and holds the guitar chair with the London Jazz Orchestra.