After graduating from VCA Nick gained wide-ranging experience, playing in bands of all genres, from Swing to Soul to Latin, and touring with them to New Caledonia, England and throughout Asia. He has also performed many musicals over the years, including West Side Story, Guys and Dolls, Chicago, Carousel and Anything Goes.

Nick appeared in the media with Grand Wazoo many times and enjoys composing and recording, and experiments with electronic music as well. He teaches clarinet and flute, as well as all saxophones. Within Grand Wazoo, Nick is known for his audacious solos and is a mild-mannered artist with stupendous gifts.

Nick took a short sabbatical following the birth of his son, but is now back in the Grand Wazoo family, commanding the Alto Chair.