I am Nicholas Tyson, a British guitarist and composer, now based in Provence. Over the past twenty years I have performed internationally as a long-standing member of Gentleman’s Dub Club, the founder of the acclaimed jazz–electronic project XOA, and collaborator on numerous other projects.

My debut albumAscent represents the natural culmination of this journey — an intimate and cinematic instrumental album at the crossroads of jazz, classical, and folk, shaped by my connection to nature and the landscapes of Provence.

The album has been inspired by masters such as Bill Frisell and Ralph Towner, while drawing from the atmosphere of contemporary composers like Ludovico Einaudi and Nils Frahm. Written during long walks through the mountains and forests of Provence, the music reflects themes of stillness, contemplation, and space.