Ben Nicholls is an acclaimed British double bassist, singer, arranger and composer. Based in Worthing, United Kingdom, he is the bassist of choice for the U.K. folk scene. 'His April 2024 album, Duets, features many of the artists he has accompanied over his 30-year career, such as Nadine Shah, Cara Dillon, Sam Lakeman, Seth Lakeman, Tim Eriksen, Kris Drever, Chris Vatalaro, Fay Hield, John Smith, Martin Simpson, Sam Sweeney, Patsy Reid, Jon Boden and more. Read more on