Nicole was a recent guest on ATTN:Magazine's Crucial Listening Podcast.
Nicole Rampersaud
Nicole Rampersaud
Trumpet Player | Composer | Improviser
News & Upcoming Events
Saudade, the debut solo album from Nicole Rampersaud, is available on Ansible Editions.Limited edition of 100 clear vinyl.
Nicole has been named a Guggenheim Fellow for 2024.
Nicole was a recent guest on ATTN:Magazine's Crucial Listening Podcast.
May 30th, 2024 marks the launch of a new, improvised music series in Fredericton, NB, curated by Nicole Rampersaud and Joel LeBlanc. We are grateful for the support of the Charlotte Street Arts Centre.
From solo performances that have left audiences in stunned silence at the Guelph Jazz Festival and FIMAV, to deep collaborative work with some of the luminaries in contemporary music, Nicole is a fearless explorer of sound. She draws equally from jazz, experimental music, noise, and site-specific composition, creating work that feels alive—always responding to the moment, the space, the people. Her debut solo album, Saudade, earned several award nominations including Instrumental Recording of the year (ECMA) and Innovator of the year (MusicNB). In 2024 she was awarded the prestigious Guggenheim Fellowship in Music Composition, further solidifying her place as one of the vital creative voices working today. Whether exploring subtle breath tones or erupting into percussive flurries, Nicole Rampersaud invites us to listen differently—to the trumpet, to each other, and to the world around us.
