Originally from Doylestown, Pennsylvania, SSG Nicholas Owsik began learning the steps to lead trumpet under Ken Brader. He then attended the University of North Texas on scholarship, earning both his Bachelor’s and Master’s Degrees in Jazz Studies there. During his time at UNT, he had the opportunity to study with renowned performer-teachers such as John Holt, Paul Stephens, Mike Steinel, Rodney Booth, Allen Vizzutti, and Jay Saunders. He was a member of the prestigious One O’Clock Lab Band for four years, playing lead trumpet in the band from 2017 to 2019. While performing in the One O’Clock Lab Band, SSG Owsik shared the stage with such greats as Doc Severinsen, Jimmy Heath, and John Fedchock. He can be heard on the One O’Clock studio recordings of Lab 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019.