Education
He attended Nelson College for one term in 1955. He headed a trio that toured England in 1961 and then attended Berklee College of Music.
He attended Nelson College for one term in 1955. He headed a trio that toured England in 1961 and then attended Berklee College of Music.
Nock began studying piano at 11. By the age of 18, he was performing in Australia. After a few years he became a studio musician in New York (1975–1985) and then returned to Australia.
His 1987 album Open Door with drummer Frank Gibson, Junior. was named that year"s Best Jazz Album in the New Zealand Music Awards.
He currently lives in New South Wales where he teaches at the Sydney Conservatorium of Music and performs with both his trio and big band. Nock recorded Duologue, a live date, with saxophonist Dave Liebman in 2004.
He was a member of Yusef Lateef"s group from 1963 to 1965.