George Walker "Big Nick" Nicholas (August 2, 1922, – October 29, 1997) was an American jazz saxophonist and singer. Strongly influenced by his hero, Coleman Hawkins, Nicholas in turn influenced a young John Coltrane to compose his tribute "Big Nick", included on the 1962 album Duke Ellington & John Coltrane.
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2 August 1922 Lansing, Michigan, United States
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Died |
29 October 1997 (aged 75) Queens
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Zodiac | Leo |
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