Steve Nelson (vibraphonist)

Steve Nelson (vibraphonist)

Infobox musical artist
Name = Steve Nelson


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Origin = flagicon|USA Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
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Occupation = Vibraphonist, Bandleader
Instrument = Vibraphone
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Genre = Jazz
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Label = High Note, Sunny Side, Criss Cross
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Steve Nelson born 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. [ [http://www.daveholland.com/band.html Dave Holland.com] ] 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 area he has performed and recorded with many great musicians including Kenny Barron, Bobby Watson, Mulgrew Miller, David "Fathead" Newman, Johnny Griffin and Jackie McLean.

Latest recording is "Sound-Effect" (2007), featuring pianist Mulgrew Miller, Peter Washington on bass, and on percussion Lewis Nash.

Discography

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External links

* [http://www.allaboutjazz.com/php/article.php?id=22408 Steve Nelson: Vibing]

* [http://www.internationaljazzproductions.com/snelson.html Steve Nelson article]


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