Nicholas Brust

Wielding a unique, incisive and soulful voice as an improviser and composer, Boston-based jazz saxophonist Nicholas Brust has established his voice in the world of modern improvised music. Nicholas found his niche as a bandleader and sideman, taking advantage of the numerous textures and combinations available in the traditional jazz small-group format.

Nicholas is currently on faculty at New England Conservatory as part of its Prep/Continuing Education division, in addition to being an Artslink Teaching Artist for Berklee College of Music’s City Music program. Having released two albums as a leader, he recently recorded a third that he plans to release in 2027.

Nicholas has a Master of Music in jazz performance from New England Conservatory as well as a Bachelor of Music in jazz studies and music education from the Eastman School of Music.