Steve Nelson
Bandleader, Composer
1954 –
Who is Steve Nelson?
Steve Nelson 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. 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 musicians, including Kenny Barron, Bobby Watson, Mulgrew Miller, David "Fathead" Newman, Johnny Griffin and Jackie McLean.
His most recent recording as leader is Sound-Effect, featuring pianist Mulgrew Miller, Peter Washington on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums.
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- Born
- Aug 11, 1954
Pittsburgh - Also known as
- Nelson, Steve
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Rutgers University
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on July 23, 2013
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