Nico Abondolo is one of those rare artists who defies classification. A veteran of over 1,500 film scores, an established performer on the stage, and an award-winning composer, Nico’s reputation as one of the most sought-after double bassists and composers in Hollywood and beyond rests on a foundation of both excellence and versatility. Over the course of a decades-long career, Nico has collaborated with some of Hollywood’s most iconic composers, including John Williams, Hans Zimmer, Thomas Newman, Alan Silvestri, Christophe Beck, Brian Tyler, and Harry Gregson-Williams. Both his playing and his ideas feature on numerous award-winning scores, including major films like Top Gun: Maverick, Pirates of the Caribbean, 12 Years a Slave, and Hillbilly Elegy. The sound textures he contributed to the Academy Award-nominated score for Dunkirk pushed the boundaries of the double bass and helped bring the film to life. Nico is equally at home on the classical stage. He made his debut with the Los Angeles Philharmonic at the age of 14. In 1983 he became the first double bassist to win the International Competition in Geneva, Switzerland. He has served as principal double bassist for such prestigious ensembles as the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the New Century Chamber Orchestra and has appeared frequently with the La Jolla SummerFest and the St. Barth Festival. Collaboration is the cornerstone of Nico’s professional life. During his formative years at The Juilliard School Nico developed a deep appreciation for creative partnerships that has since led him to join forces with a diverse group of filmmakers, choreographers, and musicians worldwide. His first solo film score for the PBS documentary Half the Sky won the 2013 Film Independent Spirit Award, cementing his status as a sought-after composer for the screen.