Nicholas Payton
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Pianists · b. 1973

Nicholas Payton

American musician

Born
26 September 1973
New Orleans
Country
United States
Active
1990–
Record labels
Verve Records
Discography
4 albums

Biography

Nicholas Payton is a jazz musician who plays piano, trumpet and flugelhorn. Nicholas Payton was born on 26 September 1973 in New Orleans. The music is usually filed under jazz and rhythm and blues. Record labels: Verve Records. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Fingerpainting: The Music of Herbie Hancock” (1997) to “A Supreme Blue” (2026).

Nicholas Payton (born September 26, 1973) is an American trumpet player and multi-instrumentalist. A Grammy Award winner, he is from New Orleans, Louisiana. He is also a writer who comments on subjects including music, race, politics, and life in America.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Fingerpainting: The Music of Herbie Hancock 1997
Trumpet Legacy 1998
Triune 2025
A Supreme Blue 2026 · Concord Jazz

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument does Nicholas Payton play?

Nicholas Payton is known for playing piano, trumpet and flugelhorn.

When and where was Nicholas Payton born?

Nicholas Payton was born 26 September 1973 in New Orleans.

What are Nicholas Payton's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include A Supreme Blue (2026), Fingerpainting: The Music of Herbie Hancock (1997), Trumpet Legacy (1998) and Triune (2025).

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