Nick’s most recent album features the rhythm section of Glenn Zaleski (piano), Peter Slavov (bass), and Jay Sawyer (drums), with Patrick Cornelius (alto sax & alto flute) on several tracks. The album is a straight ahead set of originals and standards.
Nick plays trombone and trumpet on a set of swinging standards from the American Songbook, along with a few jazz classics. This is Nick’s first project of all standard material and features the talented rhythm section of Glenn Zaleski (piano), Peter Slavov (bass), and Luca Santaniello (drums), with special guest Elliot Mason (trombone).
An intimate set of duo music featuring Nick and longtime collaborator pianist Asen Doykin. “Time Remembered” is a mix of standards and original material arranged by Nick and Asen, performed with the unique chemistry they have developed through years of playing together.
Nick’s fifth album as a leader presents a set of all original modern jazz performed by a quintet featuring saxophonist Mark Small. Rounding out the rhythm section are Asen Doykin (piano), Josh Allen (bass), and Michael Piolet (drums), with Marcel Camargo (guitar) making a guest appearance.
Nick leads a band featuring some of the finest young musicians on the New York jazz scene on a set of all original compositions. Fellow Berklee grads Dayna Stephens (tenor sax) and Patrick Cornelius (alto sax) trade off on the saxophone chair, with Glenn Zaleski (piano), Peter Slavov (bass), and Colin Stranahan (drums) in the rhythm section. A unique statement in modern jazz.
Nick’s second album for Whirlwind Recordings is an eclectic set comprised of four original compositions and four arranged covers, which feature Nick on vocals in addition to trombone and trumpet. Also featuring Dan Kaufman (piano), Michael Janisch (acoustic and electric bass), Rudy Royston (drums), Patrick Cornelius (alto sax), and special guest Doug Wamble (guitar).
The self-titled debut on Whirlwind Recordings for multi-instrumentalist Nick Vayenas. Comprised of originals and standard material and featuring Nick on trombone, trumpet, and vocals. Nick is joined by a stellar cast of musicians with Lionel Loueke (guitar), Patrick Cornelius (alto and soprano sax), Kendrick Scott (drums), Vicente Archer (bass), and Dan Kaufman (piano).
Nick's debut album on Kendrick Scott's World Culture Music Label features an adventurous, innovative blend of acoustic and electronic original music, anchored by some of the most outstanding young jazz musicians of the early 2000s. Featuring Nick (trombone, voice, synths, programming), Aaron Parks (piano, rhodes, synths), Patrick Cornelius (saxophones), Kendrick Scott (drums), Matt Brewer (acoustic and electric bass), and Janek Gwizdala (electric bass/producer).