Josh Nelson
Josh Nelson Ensemble - 2 Nights at Sam First
Sam First
6171 W Century Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90045
Feb 24, 2024
7:30 PM PST
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Sam First
6171 W Century Blvd #180
Los Angeles, CA 90045
21+
Josh Nelson (piano)
Bob Sheppard (saxophones, flute, bass clarinet)
Alex Terrier (saxophones)
Luca Alemanno (bass)
Dan Schnelle (drums)
Born and raised in Southern California, pianist /composer /bandleader Josh Nelson has performed and recorded with many of the world’s most respected musicians including Kurt Elling, Natalie Cole, Benny Golson, and John Clayton. Nelson is also widely viewed as one of the most sought-after bandleaders on the west coast with seven critically acclaimed records under his own name. Nelson’s new recording for Sam First Records documents a wide range of his music written specifically for, and performed alongside, long-time collaborators including modern saxophone icon Walter Smith III and special guest vocalist Gaby Moreno. He continues to elevate the world of jazz to new heights. www.joshnelsonmusic.com
Click here for tickets on Feb 24: https://www.samfirstbar.com/events/josh-nelson-ensemble-with-bob-sheppard-alex-terrier-luca-alemanno-dan-schnelle-2
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Josh Nelson Biography
Born and raised in Southern California, pianist-composer-bandleader Josh Nelson has performed with some of the most respected names in jazz, including Kurt Elling, John Pizzarelli, Benny Golson, Sheila Jordan, Eddie Daniels, John Clayton, George Mraz, Jeff Hamilton, Joe Chambers. Nelson toured with legendary vocalist Natalie Cole for six years and with vocalists Gaby Moreno, Freda Payne, Alicia Olatuja, Sara Gazarek, Nicolas Bearde accordionist Richard Galliano, saxophonist Tom Scott, multi- instrumentalist Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and violinist Christian Howes. He taught music for four years at Soka University and more recently at Cal State University Northridge. In 2006, Nelson was a semi-finalist in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition.
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