Bio

Nick Saia is a New York-based guitarist, composer, and educator. His latest solo album, Bog Songs II, will be released on all platforms on 12/5/2025.

He leads and performs in diverse projects, including Porcelain Vivisection, an absurd and indescribable experience, and Strong 7's, a country band co-led with his longtime friend and collaborator Andrew Backer. Nick is also a regular sideman in Darius Jones' quintet, Melanie Giselle’s “Ligeia,” and collaborates with many of the city’s improvisers. His composition work includes several film scores, a string quartet entitled "Archipelago," many solo guitar compositions and other works for small chamber ensembles.

Nick has a Bachelors Degree in composition from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, and a Masters of Music from The New School.