Blues Guitarist singer songwritter

My childhood was marked by constant movement relocations, changes, new surroundings. City after city, I discovered different vibes, new faces. These transitions were the perfect training ground for the life I was about to lead and opened me up to countless musical encounters.

At 14, I stepped on stage for the first time, a revelation. I’ve never stopped since. I played with several bands, joined different projects, and in 2000, I founded Walking Blues, my first group. In 2003, I released my debut solo album. The following year, the Nico’ZZ Band was born.

My style? Blues, of course, fused with groove, funk, R&B, reggae and rock. In 2006, I traveled to Chicago to record my third album at RAX TRAX Studios, a powerful experience that marked a turning point.

From 2013 on, beautiful collaborations emerged: Donald Kinsey (Bob Marley, Peter Tosh, Albert King), LeBurn Maddox, Tim Austin Mitchell, Sir Waldo Weathers (James Brown)… musicians I’ve had the honor and privilege to play with, on stage, in the studio, or on tour, in France and beyond.

And then there are the long-lasting stories. Like the one with David Briot, to whom I owe so much. We’ve continued to work together over the years, most recently on the single It Hurts So Good, produced by Donald Kinsey, a glimpse of the upcoming album.

Playing, dancing, singing the blues has the power of a prayer for me.
Freedom…
Music is sacred.
And the story goes on.