Born in Paris in 1985, Nicolas Bauer began playing bass at thirteen before studying at IMFP, CIM and the Montreuil Conservatory. Alongside his early work with emerging projects, he formed Sezam Project, releasing its self-titled debut album in 2007.
As a bassist and double bassist, Nicolas Bauer has worked with a wide range of artists, including Emel Mathlouthi, Nawel Benkraiem, Christophe, Julien Doré, Elbi, Dendana, Nour Harkati, Flouka, Collectif la Casserole, Dgiz, Hend Zouari and Syrine Benmoussa.
He released a second album, Sezam, with the Nicolas Bauer Quintet in 2013. His sideman work also includes collaborations with Magic Malik, Brice Wassy, Paco Séry, Naïssam Jalal, Arat Kilo, The Khu, Clara Polaire, Nirina Lune, Rim Kaboré and Mages.
His project Nicolas Bauer Artefact includes the album Borderline.