The multi award winning artist, journalist and founder of Women in Jazz Media Fiona Ross talks to saxophonist, musical director, arranger, educator, and community-music project leader Nichola Pope
Nichola Pope is a saxophonist, musical director, arranger, educator, and community-music project leader. Nichola’s multifaceted career has earned her a reputation as one of the UK’s leading saxophonists, equally comfortable on stage in front of thousands or in an intimate jazz club.
She has spent years touring in Europe, Asia and the Middle East, and has appeared at major UK festivals including Glastonbury, BST Hyde Park, Isle of Wight Festival and Bestival with Bombay Bicycle Club and London Afrobeat Collective.
Nichola regularly tours in Europe and is a visiting artist for Ashley Slater’s exciting new project HEPTET and is also a regular featured artist in Scandinavia with Jerry Carlson’s Kings of Rock & Roll Show.
Nichola has performed at packed arenas, international concert halls and London’s West End and tours with shows such as Paul Simon Gracelands LIVE! Rachael Hawnt Winner of ITV1s Starstruck series one Divalution Show and So Cher Show, Gordon Hendricks Ultimate Elvis Tribute Champion, Typically Tina, X-Factor Beyond Buble with James Williams, A New York State of Mind the Music of Billy Joel, Whitney Queen of the Night, The 80s Show, The Smooth Rock Show, The Sting Operation, A Beautiful Noise Show, Simply Dan, The Magic of Motown.
Nichola has performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival, EFG London Jazz Festival, Galway Jazz Festival, Dauphine Jazz Festival, Funk Nord, Being a Man Festival, Women in Jazz Media Festival, and renowned jazz venues including Ronnie Scott’s, the 606 Club, the Jazz Cafe, and the Vortex Jazz Club.
Nichola Pope is a Yanagisawa Artist.
