Vladimir Nikolov is a composer whose works cover a wide range of musical languages and genres, using backgrounds in classical music and jazz as point of departure. He has been ‘behind the scenes’ of worldwide orchestral projects as arranger for some time now, while also frequently performing as conductor with renowned soloists and ensembles. He is co-leader of the Nikolov-Ivanović Undectet, labeled by Downbeat as “the most creative current large jazz ensembles in Europe”.

Vladimir’s broad imagination and use of orchestral coloring always make his writing an absolute joy to work with. A true professional, he maintains his own unique voice no matter the musical task at hand.

Jules Buckley | composer, arranger, chief conductor of the Metropole Orchestra

A major big band composer…Nikolov writes intriguing, multifaceted songs and arrays them across time and his compact orchestra with a sure arranger’s touch.

Thomas Conrad | Stereophile, USA

A remarkably good understanding of how to handle colors in the orchestra. Lush and beautiful.

John Clayton | Grammy awarded arranger, composer, bassist, conductor

Rhythmically complex, harmonically evocative compositions, all impeccably arranged.

Suzanne Lorge | Downbeat, USA