J Alphonse Nicholson is an up-and-coming drummer who is quickly making a name for himself in the music industry. Originally from Louisiana, Nicholson began playing drums at the age of four and hasn’t stopped since. Throughout his career so far, he has performed with some of the biggest names in the business, including Trombone Shorty, Galactic, and Preservation Hall Jazz Band. Being a drummer is one of the most important positions in any band. However, drumming has never been easy to learn, and even experienced drummers can find themselves struggling with new techniques or difficult songs.

Early Life

J. Alphonse Nicholson was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, on July 6, 1985. Nicholson grew up in a family that loved music because his mother is a jazz singer while his father is a drummer. He spent his childhood days with his two older sisters. His first performance was with his father’s band at a church picnic. He graduated from Shaker Heights High School in 2002 and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill on a full scholarship, studying jazz performance, and graduated in 2006. Alphonse moved to New York City after graduation and began working as a freelance drummer.

J. Alphonse Nicholson Career

If we take a glance at his so far journey in his career then he performed with various artists including Jerry Douglas, Stanley Jordan, Talib Kweli, Meshell Ndegeocello, and Marcus Miller. In 2010, he toured with Meshell Ndegeocello as her drummer and musical director. The following year, he toured Europe with Stanley Jordan. In 2012, he recorded his first album as a leader, entitled “The J-Man Project”. The album features some of New York’s top musicians including Lionel Loueke, Marcus Strickland, and Ben Williams. In 2013, he moved to Los Angeles and began working as a studio musician.

He is currently playing the role of Lil Murda in the P-Valley on STARZ which is currently in its second season, and Nicholson continues to dazzle viewers with his drumming as well as acting skills. He is quickly becoming one of the most exciting new talents on television. The show, which is set in the fictional town of Clarksdale, Mississippi, follows the lives of strip club employees as they navigate their way through the unique and often dangerous world they inhabit.

Social Media

He has 596k followers on Instagram and about 68.1k followers on Twitter. He has also appeared in Just Mercy and Madam C. J. Walker. As a percussionist, he has performed with many different artists including Lenny Kravitz and Stevie Wonder.

J. Alphonse Nicholson Biography
Real Name	J. Alphonse Nicholson
Birth Date	6 June 1985
Age (as of 2022)	36 Years
Birth Place	North Carolina, U.S.
Profession	Actor
College	University of North Carolina
Qualification	Graduate
Physical Statistics
Height	in feet inches – 5’ 8” – in Centimeters – 172 cm
Weight	in Kilograms – 80 kg  –  in Pounds –  176 lbs
Hair Color	Black
Eye Color	Dark Brown
Family
Father	–
Mother	–
Sister	–
Brother	–
Relationship Status
Marital Status	Married
Who is his wife?	Nafeesha Kausar
Children	Two

Personal Life

Nicholson is married to his wife Nafeesha and they have two children together. He is a devoted father and husband who takes his role as a provider and protector very seriously. Alphonse is also a man of faith and attends church regularly with his family. In addition to being a talented musician and actor, Alphonse is also a gifted writer. He has written several articles for Drumhead Magazine and has even published a book of poetry.

J Alphonse Nicholson Net Worth

After graduating from high school, Nicholson attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he studied jazz performance. He then moved to New York City, where he continued to play with various bands and artists. Nicholson’s work with P-Valley has helped him to establish himself as one of the most talented and sought-after drummers in the music industry today. His net worth is estimated to be $1 million.