Steve Nelson (vibraphonist)

Steve Nelson
Born (1954-08-11)August 11, 1954
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Genres Jazz
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Vibraphone, marimba
Labels Red, HighNote, Sunnyside, Criss Cross
Associated acts Dave Holland

Steve Nelson (born August 11, 1954 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania) is an American vibraphonist, and has been a member of Dave Holland's Quintet and Big Band for over a decade. He graduated from Rutgers University with both Master's and Bachelor's degrees in music, and his teaching activities have included a position at Princeton University.[1] He has appeared at concerts and festivals worldwide and has made recordings as the leader of his own group. As a resident of the New York City area he has performed and recorded with many musicians, including Kenny Barron, Bobby Watson, Mulgrew Miller, David "Fathead" Newman, Johnny Griffin, and Jackie McLean.

Discography

As leader

Year recorded Title Label Notes
2007 Sound-Effect HighNote Quartet, with Mulgrew Miller (piano), Peter Washington (bass), Lewis Nash (drums)
2004 Fuller Nelson Sunnyside As Full Nelson
1999 New Beginnings TCB Quartet, with Mulgrew Miller (piano), Peter Washington (bass), Kenny Washington (drums)
1989 Live Session: Volume 1 Red Quintet, with Bobby Watson (alto sax), Donald Brown (piano), Curtis Lundy (bass), Victor Lewis (drums); in concert
1989 Live Session: Volume 2 Red
1989 Full Nelson Sunnyside Trio, with Kirk Lightsey (piano), Ray Drummond (bass)
1987–89 Communications Criss Cross Quartet, with Mulgrew Miller (piano), Ray Drummond (bass), Tony Reedus (drums)

As sideman

With Mulgrew Miller

With Jonny King

With Arkadia Jazz All Stars

With Dave Holland

With Chip White

References

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