Steve Nelson (vibraphonist)

Steve Nelson (born August 11, 1954) is an American jazz vibraphonist and marimba player. In addition to his solo work, Nelson is known for collaborating since the 1990s with bassist Dave Holland's Quintet and Big Band.

Steve Nelson
Born (1954-08-11) August 11, 1954
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
GenresJazz
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsVibraphone, marimba
LabelsRed, HighNote, Sunnyside, Criss Cross
Associated actsDave Holland

Nelson 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. He has performed and recorded with Kenny Barron, Bobby Watson, Mulgrew Miller, David "Fathead" Newman, Johnny Griffin, and Jackie McLean.

Discography

As leader

  • Full Nelson (Sunnyside 1990)
  • Communications (Criss Cross 1990)
  • Sound-Effect (HighNote, 2007)
  • Stratocluster with Bruno Vansina (W.E.R.F. 2012)
  • Brothers Under the Sun (HighNote, 2017)

As sideman

With Dave Holland

With David "Fathead" Newman

With others

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References

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