“A master of the mandolin”

- Songlines

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Renowned for his expressive mandolin playing and inventive compositions, Nic Zuppardi has performed and taught professionally for over fifteen years. He is best known as one third of the acclaimed Shackleton Trio, with whom he has toured extensively across the UK and Europe. His playing features in a wide range of ensembles and recording projects, including with long-time musical partner Adam Clark as Clark & Zuppardi.

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He has performed and recorded with artists including Karen Tweed, Dan Walsh, and Darius Rucker, with his playing featured on BBC Radio 2, 3 and 4. Nic is also in demand as a session musician, contributing mandolin to a wide range of recording projects.

In 2022, Nic released his debut solo album North Cape, a collection of original compositions featuring Alex Patterson (fiddle), Christina Alden (guitar), and Calum McKemmie (bass). With the mandolin at its heart, North Cape highlights Nic’s flair for crafting thoughtful, self-penned tunes and arrangements, blending bluegrass, old-time, Swedish, and French/Breton influences into a distinctive and compelling sound.

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He teaches in person and online.​​​