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	Nicky furthered his studies in jazz at [[Umbria]] during a two-month course in 1985. He was also honoured in The Hague with a North Sea [[Jazz Festival Award]] and soon enrolled for a diploma in music at the University of Malta, writing an honours thesis on North African and Turkish percussion.		Nicky furthered his studies in jazz at [[Umbria]] during a two-month course in 1985. He was also honoured in The Hague with a North Sea [[Jazz Festival Award]] and soon enrolled for a diploma in music at the University of Malta, writing an honours thesis on North African and Turkish percussion.

	Many people remember him fondly after seeing him play either at his studio in [[Marsa]] or at various parties and events around Malta. He played percussion for [[Claudette Pace]] on various occasions, and was also a member of the Voices band.		Many people remember him fondly after seeing him play either at his studio in [[il-Marsa]] or at various parties and events around Malta. He played percussion for [[Claudette Pace]] on various occasions, and was also a member of the Voices band.

	His preferred line-up was a simple trio with his friends keyboardist [[Joe Debono]] and guitarist [[Sandro Zerafa]]. In 1997, he furthered his trio by forming the [[Zugrumbun Combo]] with 12 other jazz musicians. These included bassist [[Bernard Scerri]], [[Jason "Chubby" Fabri]] (who later dedicated a track on his own 2002 CD to Nicky), [[Angela Sultana]] and [[Pascal Leroy]].		His preferred line-up was a simple trio with his friends keyboardist [[Joe Debono]] and guitarist [[Sandro Zerafa]]. In 1997, he furthered his trio by forming the [[Zugrumbun Combo]] with 12 other jazz musicians. These included bassist [[Bernard Scerri]], [[Jason "Chubby" Fabri]] (who later dedicated a track on his own 2002 CD to Nicky), [[Angela Sultana]] and [[Pascal Leroy]].

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	The following year he appeared with some of these musicians as Nox and the King. Nicky was also the founder of Miles Co-op specializing in music and entertainment. He was the resident percussionist on popular TV programme [[Xarabank]]. In fact, Nicky appeared in public for the last time during one of these programmes.		The following year he appeared with some of these musicians as Nox and the King. Nicky was also the founder of Miles Co-op specializing in music and entertainment. He was the resident percussionist on popular TV programme [[Xarabank]]. In fact, Nicky appeared in public for the last time during one of these programmes.

	[[File:Nicky Doublet wedding\|thumbnail\|right\|Nicky and Joanne's wedding]]		[[File:Nicky Doublet wedding.jpg\|thumbnail\|right\|Nicky and Joanne's wedding]]
	On the 30 August 2001, just 17 weeks before his demise, Nicky married [[Joanne Scolaro]], who lovingly cared for him during his last months of suffering at their home in [[l-Isla]].		On the 30 August 2001, just 17 weeks before his demise, Nicky married [[Joanne Scolaro]], who lovingly cared for him during his last months of suffering at their home in [[l-Isla]].

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	'''Nicky Doublet''' jazz percussionist,~~He was born to Theresa nee' Aquilina and Carmel Doublet in [[tal-Pieta]]' on the 9th of October 1968, the youngest of three brothers after Rupert and Kevin~~.		'''Nicky Doublet''' (9 October 1968 - 5 January 2002) was a Maltese jazz percussionist, well known for his performances at ġġVoicesħħ concerts.

	~~Nicky attended elementary school~~ in [[~~San Ġwann]~~] and ~~later the [[Junior Lyceum]] at [[Tal-Ħandaq]]~~. His ~~first employment was as a postman, but he later joined the [[Department of Social Services]]~~.		He was born in [[tal-Pietà]; Theresa nee' Aquilina and Carmel Doublet's youngest offspring. His brothers are Rupert and Kevin.

	~~His musical talent was evident from his childhood. In his teens he bought his first drum kit: a second-hand Premier set. He also played~~ the ~~xylophone. His first musical taste was for hard rock, with~~ [[~~Deep Purple~~]] ~~as his favourite band. Later he attending the~~ [[~~Johann Strauss School of Music~~]] ~~and~~ was ~~introduced to jazz by his tutor~~, [[~~Charles "City' Gatt~~]].		Nicky attended elementary school in [[San Ġwann]] and later the [[Junior Lyceum]] at [[Tal-Ħandaq]]. He was first employed as a postman, but later joined the [[Department of Social Services]].

	~~He furthered~~ his ~~studies in jazz at [[Umbria]] during~~ a ~~two~~-~~month course in 1985~~. He ~~was~~ also ~~honoured in The Hague~~ with ~~a North Sea~~ [[~~Jazz Festival Award~~]] ~~and soon enrolled for a diploma in music~~ at the ~~University~~ of ~~Malta~~, ~~writing an honours thesis on North African and Turkish percussion~~.		His musical talent was evident from an early age. In his teens he bought his first drum kit: a second-hand Premier set. He also played the xylophone. In those days, he used to prefer hard rock, with [[Deep Purple]] as his favourite band. Later he started training at the [[Johann Strauss School of Music]] and was introduced to jazz by his tutor, [[Charles "City' Gatt]].

	~~Many people remember him fondly after seeing him play either at~~ his ~~studio~~ in [[~~Marsa~~]]~~, or at various parties and events around Malta~~. He ~~played percussion for~~ [[~~Claudette Pace~~]] ~~on various occasions,~~ and ~~was also~~ a ~~member~~ of ~~the Voices band~~.		Nicky furthered his studies in jazz at [[Umbria]] during a two-month course in 1985. He was also honoured in The Hague with a North Sea [[Jazz Festival Award]] and soon enrolled for a diploma in music at the University of Malta, writing an honours thesis on North African and Turkish percussion.

	~~His prefered line-up was a simple trio with~~ his ~~friends keyboardist~~ [[~~Joe Debono~~]] and ~~guitarist~~ [[~~Sandro Zerafa~~]], and ~~with them in 1997 Nicky formed~~ the [[Zugrumbun Combo]] with 12 other jazz musicians, including bassist [[Bernard Scerri]], [[Jason "Chubby" Fabri]] (who later dedicated a track on his own 2002 CD to Nicky), [[Angela Sultana]], [[Pascal Leroy]], among others.		Many people remember him fondly after seeing him play either at his studio in [[Marsa]] or at various parties and events around Malta. He played percussion for [[Claudette Pace]] on various occasions, and was also a member of the Voices band.

	~~The following year he appeared~~ with ~~some of these musicians as Nox~~ and ~~the King~~. ~~He was also~~ the ~~founder of Miles Co-op specializing in music and entertainment~~. ~~He appeared as the resident percussionist~~ on ~~the popular TV programme Xarabank~~, ~~which was also where he appeared last in public~~.		His preferred line-up was a simple trio with his friends keyboardist [[Joe Debono]] and guitarist [[Sandro Zerafa]]. In 1997, he furthered his trio by forming the [[Zugrumbun Combo]] with 12 other jazz musicians. These included bassist [[Bernard Scerri]], [[Jason "Chubby" Fabri]] (who later dedicated a track on his own 2002 CD to Nicky), [[Angela Sultana]] and [[Pascal Leroy]].

	On the ~~30th~~ of ~~August 2001 he married~~ [[~~Joanne Scolaro~~]], ~~who lovingly cared~~ for ~~him~~ during ~~his last months~~ of ~~suffering at their home in [[Senglea]]~~.		The following year he appeared with some of these musicians as Nox and the King. Nicky was also the founder of Miles Co-op specializing in music and entertainment. He was the resident percussionist on popular TV programme [[Xarabank]]. In fact, Nicky appeared in public for the last time during one of these programmes.

	~~He died at 34 yeras on 5th~~, ~~January~~, ~~2002~~.		On the 30 August 2001, just 17 weeks before his demise, Nicky married [[Joanne Scolaro]], who lovingly cared for him during his last months of suffering at their home in [[l-Isla]].

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	'''Nicky Doublet''' jazz percussionist,He was born to Theresa nee' Aquilina and Carmel Doublet in [[Pieta]]' on the 9th of October 1968, the youngest of three brothers after Rupert and Kevin.		'''Nicky Doublet''' jazz percussionist,He was born to Theresa nee' Aquilina and Carmel Doublet in [[tal-Pieta]]' on the 9th of October 1968, the youngest of three brothers after Rupert and Kevin.

	Nicky attended elementary school in [[San Ġwann]] and later the [[Junior Lyceum]] at [[Tal-Ħandaq]]. His first employment was as a postman, but he later joined the [[Department of Social Services]].		Nicky attended elementary school in [[San Ġwann]] and later the [[Junior Lyceum]] at [[Tal-Ħandaq]]. His first employment was as a postman, but he later joined the [[Department of Social Services]].

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'''Nicky Doublet''' jazz percussionist,He was born to Theresa nee' Aquilina and Carmel Doublet in [[Pieta]]' on the 9th of October 1968, the youngest of three brothers after Rupert and Kevin.

Nicky attended elementary school in [[San Ġwann]] and later the [[Junior Lyceum]] at [[Tal-Ħandaq]]. His first employment was as a postman, but he later joined the [[Department of Social Services]].

His musical talent was evident from his childhood. In his teens he bought his first drum kit: a second-hand Premier set. He also played the xylophone. His first musical taste was for hard rock, with [[Deep Purple]] as his favourite band. Later he attending the [[Johann Strauss School of Music]] and was introduced to jazz by his tutor, [[Charles "City' Gatt]].

He furthered his studies in jazz at [[Umbria]] during a two-month course in 1985. He was also honoured in The Hague with a North Sea [[Jazz Festival Award]] and soon enrolled for a diploma in music at the University of Malta, writing an honours thesis on North African and Turkish percussion.

Many people remember him fondly after seeing him play either at his studio in [[Marsa]], or at various parties and events around Malta. He played percussion for [[Claudette Pace]] on various occasions, and was also a member of the Voices band.

His prefered line-up was a simple trio with his friends keyboardist [[Joe Debono]] and guitarist [[Sandro Zerafa]], and with them in 1997 Nicky formed the [[Zugrumbun Combo]] with 12 other jazz musicians, including bassist [[Bernard Scerri]], [[Jason "Chubby" Fabri]] (who later dedicated a track on his own 2002 CD to Nicky), [[Angela Sultana]], [[Pascal Leroy]], among others.

The following year he appeared with some of these musicians as Nox and the King. He was also the founder of Miles Co-op specializing in music and entertainment. He appeared as the resident percussionist on the popular TV programme Xarabank, which was also where he appeared last in public.

On the 30th of August 2001 he married [[Joanne Scolaro]], who lovingly cared for him during his last months of suffering at their home in [[Senglea]].

He died at 34 yeras on 5th, January, 2002.

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	'''Nicky Doublet''' (9 October 1968 - 5 January 2002) was a Maltese jazz percussionist, well known for his performances at ~~ġġVoicesħħ~~ concerts.		'''Nicky Doublet''' (9 October 1968 - 5 January 2002) was a Maltese jazz percussionist, well known for his performances at [[Voices]] concerts.

	He was born in [[tal-Pietà]; Theresa nee' Aquilina and Carmel Doublet's youngest offspring. His brothers are Rupert and Kevin.		He was born in [[tal-Pietà]; Theresa nee' Aquilina and Carmel Doublet's youngest offspring. His brothers are Rupert and Kevin.
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	The following year he appeared with some of these musicians as Nox and the King. Nicky was also the founder of Miles Co-op specializing in music and entertainment. He was the resident percussionist on popular TV programme [[Xarabank]]. In fact, Nicky appeared in public for the last time during one of these programmes.		The following year he appeared with some of these musicians as Nox and the King. Nicky was also the founder of Miles Co-op specializing in music and entertainment. He was the resident percussionist on popular TV programme [[Xarabank]]. In fact, Nicky appeared in public for the last time during one of these programmes.

			[[File:Nicky Doublet wedding\|thumbnail\|right\|Nicky and Joanne's wedding]]
	On the 30 August 2001, just 17 weeks before his demise, Nicky married [[Joanne Scolaro]], who lovingly cared for him during his last months of suffering at their home in [[l-Isla]].		On the 30 August 2001, just 17 weeks before his demise, Nicky married [[Joanne Scolaro]], who lovingly cared for him during his last months of suffering at their home in [[l-Isla]].

			==See also==
			[[:Category:Nicky Doublet Photos]]


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