BANDS



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Colosseum

Nick was honoured to have been asked to join Classic Blues/Jazz Rock band 'Colosseum' (Walking in the park, For those to die we salute you, Valentyne suite, Lost Angeles) recently playing successful gigs in Germany/UK in 2021/2022 and a busy European schedule of gigs booked and new album 'Restoration' for Autumn 2023.
A very excited time to be part of Blues/Prog History, joining original members Clem Clempson (Humble pie), Mark Clarke (Mountain), Chris Farlowe (Thunderbirds), Malcom Mortimore (Gentle Giant) and good friend Kim Nishikawara (Nick Steed Five) on sax
Checkout the video:
https://youtu.be/kcQFZsfEP9o




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THR33/TETRA

A power trio formed by Nick, Peter Mason (Guitar) and Greg Morgan (Drums) performing original jazz progressive rock/blues tracks and also selected tracks from Frank Zappa, Steely Dan, Billy Cobham.

Also going out as 'TETRA' with additional member and good friend Nigel Clutterbuck from the rock band 'Dare'


Album available on Bandcamp click
HERE
Checkout the video:
https://youtu.be/IjVWHbTeXts




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Optimystik Visionaries

The Optimystik Visionaries was born from the idea of Greg Morgan and Nick Steed back in 2012, writing and performing music in the ‘jazz-fusion’ style of which they are big fans with influences from bands such as RTF, Weather Report, George Duke
Their second release receiving critical acclaim is out called 'RETURN' featuring an array of incredible musicianship, also guesting on percussion is Lenny Castro (Toto, Al Jarreau)
Both Album's available on Bandcamp click
HERE
Checkout the video :
https://youtu.be/tDLXz9HKr1I




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Nick Steed Five (NS5)

'The Nick Steed Five' features some of the best seasoned blues musicians currently on the circuit with, Steve Gibson (Drums), Kim Nishikawara (Sax), Peter Mason (Guitar), John Sandham (Bass) with 4 albums to boot(3 making number one in the blues charts with original blues music covering all styles of blues from Chicago, Country, Americana, New Orleans, Blues Rock, Blues Funk also featuring well in demand players such as Norman Beaker & Larry Garner whom Nick has performed with regularly on European tours.
Albums available
Checkout the video:
https://youtu.be/Ocf09UUnYeY




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Norman Beaker Band

Norman Beaker is a blues guitarist, vocalist, songwriter, band leader and record producer who has been involved in the British blues scene since the early 1970s, performing with numerous blues artists over the years namely Larry Garner & Chris Farlowe, Nick has been with Normans band since 2013.
Checkout the video:
https://youtu.be/SEwo4bdPk6c