Introduction
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.
Discography
As leader
| Year recorded | Title | Label | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sound-Effect | HighNote | Quartet, with Mulgrew Miller (piano), Peter Washington (bass), Lewis Nash (drums) |
| 2004 | Fuller Nelson | Sunnyside | As Full Nelson |
| 1999 | New Beginnings | TCB | Quartet, with Mulgrew Miller (piano), Peter Washington (bass), Kenny Washington (drums) |
| 1989 | Live Session: Volume 1 | Red | Quintet, with Bobby Watson (alto sax), Donald Brown (piano), Curtis Lundy (bass), Victor Lewis (drums); in concert |
| 1989 | Live Session: Volume 2 | Red | |
| 1989 | Full Nelson | Sunnyside | 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 Kenny Barron
- Golden Lotus (Muse, 1980 [1982])
With Mulgrew Miller
- Wingspan (Landmark, 1987)
- Hand in Hand (1992, Novus)
With Jonny King
- Notes from the Underground (1996, Enja)
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)
With Chip White
- Harlem Sunset (Postcards)