“A supremely talented outfit” – CRAIG CHARLES BBC RADIO 6 MUSIC
One of the most innovative groups in UK jazz, Nimbus Sextet approach their music with a unique freedom, bringing jazz, rare groove, hip hop, electronic and world influences into their sound. Led by the quiet genius of keyboardist and composer/arranger Joe Nichols and featuring top-level musicians throughout their line-up, the band have amassed an ever-growing following through two acclaimed albums for the legendary Acid Jazz label, DREAMS FULFILLED (2020) and FORWARD THINKER (2022).
“”One of the most genuinely rewarding groups at work in UK jazz right now.” – BANDCAMP
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“Joe Nichols sets Nimbus Sextet firmly apart from their UK jazz peers. This is a band capable of diversely off kilter composition and sometimes, something more sublime” – UNCUT
Nimbus Sextet – Crusade
New single released September 2026
Playlisted by Jazz FM
Their simmering 2024 cover of Roy Ayers’ ‘Searching’ became a staple track of the year, hitting the Jazz FM ‘A’ list with support from Gilles Peterson and Craig Charles. They have recorded live sessions with Radio France Internationale (RFI), Jazz FM and BBC Radio Scotland. Live, the band have played sold-out gigs at Ronnie Scott’s, Pizza Express Soho, New Morning in Paris, and gave a frenzied performance closing Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2025.
2026 began with a sold out debut performance at the world renowned Celtic Connections festival, performing tracks with special guests from their brilliant new album, due for release next year. The first single from the album, ‘CRUSADE‘, was released in the autumn and immediately playlisted by Jazz FM, marking a bridge to a brighter, bolder new sound for the band.