Jeff Nelsen

Jeff Nelsen

Jeff Nelsen (December 1969 - ) is a Canadian French horn player. He plays with the Canadian Brass, with whom he made several recordings, and has toured extensively in Canada, the US, Asia and Europe. He is currently (2006) sponsored by Yamaha and plays a Yamaha 667VSL custom horn. He also lectures on "fearless performing", on which subject he has a book in press.

Biography

Nelsen's parents Ron and Diane were both opera singers and his older sisters Lisa and Suzanne play flute and bassoon respectively. He played with the Montreal, Vancouver and Winnipeg symphony orchestras and had been offered the principal horn position in the Vancouver symphony orchestra when he was invited to join the Canadian Brass in 2000. Since leaving the Canadian Brass in 2004 he has appeared as guest soloist in many concerts and music festivals. He is on the faculty of the Indiana University Jacobs School of Music in Bloomington.

One of his hobbies is magic, and he has been known to perform magic tricks during his musical performances.

Family

Jeff's cousin, Hillary Chesher, is also a hornist and lives in Mississauga, Ontario. His other cousin, Paula LaGamba lives in Toronto. They both greatly admire his work.

External links

* [http://www.jeffnelsen.com/ Official website]
* [http://www.ninayoshidanelsen.com/ Nina Yoshida Nelsen]
* [http://www.canadianbrass.com/ Canadian Brass]


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