Nikki Glaspie
Responsible Agent:
Ryan Anderson
ryan@bigfishbookingco.com
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Worldwide
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Biography
BIO:
Sorceress. Alchemist. Beat Conductor. Funk Philosopher. Seneshal of Style. Purveyor of Pocket. Child of God. Agent of Love.
Nikki Glaspie is many things to many people, not least of which being among the premier drummers in music today. She has touched countless lives, laying down the groove for us to live our lives. Glaspie has played behind and alongside musical luminaries amid an array of genres, cities and scenes. As a founding member of The Nth Power, she continues blazing a path of light behind the kit, leaving a trail of fire behind her, and rolling waves of love in her wake. Nikki is already a living legend, and her name rings out among an impressive array of collaborators, calling to all corners of the globe.
Projects:
super sonic shorties:
Super Sonic Shorties is an all-female, big band ensemble featuring a rotating collective of world-class musicians founded by powerhouse drummer Nikki Glaspie. Recent lineups include guitarist Kat Dyson (Prince), bassist Tonya "Sweets" Dobbs (Lizzo), guitarist Angie Swan (Kylie Minogue), percussionist Marcie Chapa (Alicia Keys), trombonist Natalie Cressman (Trey Anastasio Band), trumpeter Jennifer Hartswick (Trey Anastasio Band), keyboardist Amy Bellamy (Chaka Kahn), vocalist Shira Elias (Turkuaz), and vocalist Kanika Moore (Doom Flamingo).
Members of Super Sonic Shorties have tour and/or recording credits with many artists, including Prince, Beyonce, Jay-Z, David Byrne, Herbie Hancock, Bruno Mars, Klymaxxx, JLo, Phish, Stephanie Mills, George Michael, Kanye West, Milton Nascimento, Cyndi Lauper, Maceo Parker, Snarky Puppy, Nicholas Payton, Stephen Marley, The Neville Brothers, Eric Benet, Sam Kinninger Band and Erykah Badu.
Nikki & The Homies:
Nikki Glaspie & The Homies features a rotating cast of monster musicians that happen to be in Glaspie's inner circle of friends and musicians. The 15-piece big band performes deep funk and R&B cuts in a house-party style spectacle that has seen Laurence Fishburne, Craig Robinson, Jackson Browne, Andy Dick and members of Earth Wind & Fire and Jane's Addiction in the crowd.
Helen Gillet & Nikki Glaspie Duo:
Prince tribute featuring live-looped cello layering with improvised drum beats. Helen Gillet is an acclaimed cellist, singer, composer, producer, and live-looping artist known for her eclectic, multicultural sound that blends jazz, french chansons, funk and rock stylings.
Tephra Sound:
An avant-garde psychedelic jazz adventure featuring drummer Nikki Glaspie, cellist Helen Gillet and keyboardist Brian Haas.