Jacob Nicholson is a Buffalo based musician, music therapist, and music educator. Jacob studied general music at Onondaga Community College, and music therapy at SUNY Fredonia with a focus on singing as his primary instrument. He has sung bass in multiple professional choirs in Central and Western New York, including the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus.
Now, he performs on keyboard with multiple groups such as Ellen Pieroni and the Encyclopedia of Soul, Brass Machine, Hunks of Funk, Zak Ward and the Million Dollar Question, The 1/2 Trays, and others. He also leads his own band, The JT Nichol Trio.
The JT Nichol Trio consists of original songs and unique arrangements written by Jacob. The groups sound is a blend of elements of jazz, R&B, and rock, with a focus on songwriting, grooves, and improvisation.
Jacob is also the artistic director for Momentum Choir. Momentum choir is a group that consists of adults living with disabilities that share a common passion for music and singing. Jacob directs the choir in rehearsals and performances, with a goal of highlighting their wonderful musical abilities.
Jacob visited the Flamingo Lounge on January 29, 2026 to share his stories and an unreleased JT Nichol Trio song, "Wait for the Time", that was mixed and mastered by Jacob that will be officially released on February 20, 2026. It features Jacob on keys, Josh English on drums, Michael Johnston on Bass and features Peter Heuer on guitar.
