“It is simple—just feelings expressed as sounds… Nick has always understood this.” — Sydney Morning Herald

Nick is an Australian born and raised trumpet player, composer and band leader who has built a diverse and exciting career touring and performing nationally and internationally. After graduating from a Bachelor degree in Jazz Studies at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music in 2005, Nick went on to immerse himself in an eclectic array of musical styles.

Nick is a founding member of Australian quartet The Vampires, a group that has been touring extensively internationally since 2006 and have released six albums including the highly acclaimed 2017 release The Vampires meet Lionel Loueke. Nick is also a founding member of the Sydney based reggae outfit The Strides and leads his own groups Garfish and The Nick Garbett Quintet.

In 2018 Nick was the recipient of Freedman Jazz Fellowship, Australia’s most prestigious award in Jazz. 

As a session trumpet player Nick has performed, toured, written and recorded with many amazing artists such as:

Don Henley (The Eagles) • Noel Gallagher • Jimmy Barnes • Ian Moss • Bernard Fanning • The Presets • Lionel Loueke • Angus Stone • The Beautiful Girls • Mat McHugh • Jessica Mauboy • The Voice Australia • Tex Perkins • Glen Shorrock • Tina Harrod • Declan Kelly • Nova Lima • Karise Eden • Lisa Mitchell • Mahalia Barnes • Watussi • Tijuana Cartel • Lilly Dior • The Panics