Albert Nicholas

Albert Nicholas (May 27, 1900 – September 3, 1973) was an American jazz clarinet player, who was mostly based in Europe after 1953.

Career Nicholas's primary instrument was the clarinet, which he studied with Lorenzo Tio in his hometown of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. except for recording sessions in the U.S. in 1959–60, he remained in Europe for most of the rest of his life.

Nicholas died in Basel, Switzerland, in September 1973, at the age of 73.

Discography Albert Nicholas & Mezz Mezzrow (Jazztone, 1956) Albert's Back in Town (Delmark, 1959) The Scobey Story Vol. 1 (Good Time Jazz, 1959) Albert Nicholas with Art Hodes' All-Star Stompers (Delmark, 1964) Albert's Blues (77 Records, 1966) Barney Bigard/Albert Nicholas (RCA, 1969) A Tribute to Jelly Roll Morton (Storyville, 1972) Albert Nicholas and The Traditional Jazz Studio (Supraphon, 1972) Albert Nicholas with Alan Elsdon's Band Vol. 1 (Jazzology, 1995) Albert Nicholas with Alan Elsdon's Band Vol. 2 (Jazzology, 1996) Story 1926–1947 (EPM, 1998) New Orleans Clarinet (Sanctuary, 2006) Albert Nicholas & Herb Hall (GHB, 2015) Albert Nicholas In Europe (Upbeat URCD284) As It Is When It Was (2020)