Education Rutgers University Role Vibraphonist | Name Steve Nelson Instruments Vibraphone, marimba Genres Jazz | |
Labels High Note, Sunny Side, Criss Cross Albums Critical Mass, What Goes Around, Overtime, Fuller Nelson, Stoneway Close | ||
Occupation(s) Musician, bandleader | ||
Steve Nelson (born August 11, 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. 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 City area he has performed and recorded with many musicians, including Kenny Barron, Bobby Watson, Mulgrew Miller, David "Fathead" Newman, Johnny Griffin, and Jackie McLean.
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Jazz pianist mulgrew miller at kitano s nyc with steve nelson vibraphones
As sideman
With Kenny Barron
With Mulgrew Miller
With Jonny King
With Arkadia Jazz All Stars
With Dave Holland
With Chip White