Steve Nelson (vibraphonist)
| Steve Nelson | |
|---|---|
| Born |
1954 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Genres | Jazz |
| Occupations | Musician, bandleader |
| Instruments | Vibraphone, marimba |
| Labels | High Note, Sunny Side, Criss Cross |
Steve Nelson (born 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 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 (2007), featuring pianist Mulgrew Miller, Peter Washington on bass, and Lewis Nash on drums.
Discography
As leader
| Year recorded | Title | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sound-Effect | High Note | Quartet, with Mulgrew Miller (piano), Peter Washington (bass), Lewis Nash (drums) |
| 2004 | Fuller Nelson | Sunny Side | As Full Nelson |
| 1999 | New Beginnings | TCB Music | Quartet, with Mulgrew Miller (piano), Peter Washington (bass), Kenny Washington (drums) |
| 1989 | Live Session: Volume 1 | Red Records | Quintet, with Bobby Watson (alto sax), Donald Brown (piano), Curtis Lundy (bass), Victor Lewis (drums); in concert |
| 1989 | Live Session: Volume 2 | Red Records | As Live Session: Volume 1 |
| 1989 | Full Nelson | Sunny Side | 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 Jonny King
- Notes from the Underground (1996, Enja Records)
With Arkadia Jazz All Stars
- Thank You, Joe!
With Dave Holland
- Dream of the Elders (1995, ECM)
- Points of View (1997, ECM)
- Prime Directive (1998, ECM)
- Not for Nothin' (2000, ECM)
- What Goes Around (2002, ECM)
- Extended Play: Live at Birdland (2003, ECM)
- Overtime (2005, Dare2)
- Critical Mass (2006, Dare2)
- Pathways (2010, Dare2)
References
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