Mike Nock

Mike Nock
Born (1940-09-27) 27 September 1940
Christchurch, New Zealand
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician, composer, arranger
Instruments Piano, keyboards
Website mikenock.com

Michael Anthony Nock ONZM (born 27 September 1940) is a New Zealand jazz pianist, currently based in Australia.

Biography

Nock began studying piano at 11. He attended Nelson College for one term in 1955.[1] By the age of 18, he was performing in Australia. He headed a trio that toured England in 1961 and then attended Berklee College of Music. He was a member of Yusef Lateef's group from 1963 to 1965.

During 1968–1970 Nock was involved with fusion, leading the Fourth Way band. After a few years he became a studio musician in New York (1975–1985) and then returned to Australia.

His 1987 album Open Door with drummer Frank Gibson, Jr. was named that year's Best Jazz Album in the New Zealand Music Awards.

In the 2003 New Year Honours, Nock was made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to jazz.[2]

He currently lives in New South Wales where he teaches at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and performs with both his trio and big band. Nock recorded Duologue, a live date, with saxophonist Dave Liebman in 2004.

Discography

As leader

As sideman

With John Handy

With John Klemmer

With Eric Kloss

With Yusef Lateef

With The Fourth Way

With Tal Farlow

References

  1. Nelson College Old Boys' Register, 1856–2006, 6th edition
  2. New Year Honours List 2003. Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet. Retrieved 17 December 2012.
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