Steve Nelson

Steve Nelson
Born: Jan 1, 1955 in Pittsburgh, PA
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Styles: Hard Bop
Biography: Steve Nelson developed in the 1990s into one of the most promising of the vibraphonists around, influenced by Milt Jackson but gradually developing his own sound. After gigging with Grant Green in the early '70s, Nelson picked up important experience playing with Kenny Barron, James Spaulding, Bobby ...Read full biography
Full Nelson
Released: 1989
Label: Sunnyside Communications
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Although vibraphonist Steve Nelson had been on the jazz scene for some time, Full Nelson marked his debut as a leader. Accompanied by two fine musicians, the highly sought-after bassist Ray Drummond and ...Read full review
New Beginnings
Released: 1999
Label: TCB
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From the ebullient first track, a Nelson original, this release is consistently elegant and swinging. Nelson can cook like Milt Jackson and harmonize like Bobby Hutcherson, but imitates neither. His composing ...Read full review
More Steve Nelson albums: Main Albums (7)
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