Nick Ford

Nick Ford is a Cape Town bassist, composer and producer. Growing up in a musical family, Nick began playing music at a very young age, starting on the piano and percussion before eventually finding his love for the bass. Since then, Nick has been a passionate electric and upright bassist - making his first appearances on the Cape Town jazz gigging scene in 2021 and performing with South African masters, such as Afrika Mkhize, Bokani Dyer, Mark Fransman, Linda Sikhakhane, Ayanda Sikade, Darren English and Sibusiso “Mash” Mashiloane.

Nick began composing and releasing music in late 2020, releasing his first single “The Verdict”. Soon after, the 4-track EP “Trial Of The Self” was released, signifying Nick’s first venture into creative, conceptual jazz music. Since then, Nick has released numerous singles, and is currently working on developing his original music. In October of 2025 Nick got in the studio with his band to record Terra Solus, his upcoming debut studio album which is set to release in January 2025.