ABOUT
Paul Nelson is an active trombonist, composer, arranger, and music educator in the Los Angeles area. Paul has appeared on dozens of recordings and albums for TV, film, and commercial records for groups and artists around the country. His musical career began in Athens, Georgia, where he began arranging and recording for local groups and Atlanta artists of various genres. Additionally, he managed and composed for Athens-based band Misnomer, an eclectic, ten-piece collective performing original music in modern funk styles.
Currently, Paul leads his own creative project, 'Paul Nelson's Big Ol' Band,' a 17-piece orchestra featuring original music and arrangements. He also composes for a small group 'Paul Nelson and Friends.' As an educator, Paul leads the big band at Burbank High School and maintains a private studio of low brass musicians and aspiring music producers. He has shared the stage with bands and leaders such as Bob Mintzer Big Band, Dave Slonaker Big Band, Bill Holman, John Daversa, Ebi, the Santa Monica Symphony, Patrice Rushen, Futurebirds and Bret McKenzie. In 2020, Futurebirds album 'Teamwork,' a record in which Paul arranged the horn arrangements, was nominated by Downbeat Magazine as one of the best albums of 2020 and mentioned by Rolling Stone Magazine for its 'psychedelia and twang.'
Most recently, Paul has appeared on commercial recordings, television shows, singles, and albums by the likes of Ringo Starr, Troy Laureta, Shea Diamond, Billy Porter, Paramount's 'Rise of the Pink Ladies,' and more.
All Videos
All Videos
Mara Kaye - You Don't Love Me (No no no)
Paul Nelson's Big Ol' Band - Let Me Love You
Paul Nelson's Big Ol' Band - Best of Me
Paul Nelson's Big Ol' Band - September in the Rain
Events
Fri, Jan 24Chumash Casino ResortJan 24, 2025, 7:00 PMChumash Casino Resort, 3400 CA-246, Santa Ynez, CA 93460, USA
Tue, Feb 04Campus JAXFeb 04, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMCampus JAX, 3950 Campus Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
Wed, Feb 05The American Legion Post 507Feb 05, 2025, 7:00 PMThe American Legion Post 507, 24527 Spruce St, Newhall, CA 91321, USA
Sun, Feb 16The MintFeb 16, 2025, 7:00 PMThe Mint, 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
Multiple DatesSun, Feb 23The American Legion Post 507Feb 23, 2025, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMThe American Legion Post 507, 24527 Spruce St, Newhall, CA 91321, USA
Wed, Jan 08The American Legion Post 507Jan 08, 2025, 7:00 PMThe American Legion Post 507, 24527 Spruce St, Newhall, CA 91321, USA
Sat, Dec 21Planet Hollywood LVDec 21, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMPlanet Hollywood LV, 3667 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109, USA
Sun, Dec 15The Peppermint Club LADec 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMThe Peppermint Club LA, 8713 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048, USADec 15, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMThe Peppermint Club LA, 8713 Beverly Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90048, USAInfo and tickets at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/09006102DEF36E55?irgwc=1&clickid=VSTQ4lWMhxyKWLPxCn0i6QfwUkCQuv3dpTfz040&camefrom=CFC_BUYAT_1387536&impradid=1387536&REFERRAL_ID=tmfeedbuyat1387536&wt.mc_id=aff_BUYAT_1387536&utm_source=1387536-Seated&impradname=Seated&utm_medium=affiliate&ircid
Sun, Dec 15The Lighthouse CafeDec 15, 2024, 10:00 AMThe Lighthouse Cafe, 30 Pier Ave, Hermosa Beach, CA 90254, USA- Fri, Dec 13Brick and Mortar Music Hall - SFDec 13, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PMBrick and Mortar Music Hall - SF, 1710 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103, USA
- Wed, Dec 11The Jack London RevueDec 11, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PMThe Jack London Revue, 529 SW 4th Ave, Portland, OR 97204, USA
Tue, Dec 10High Dive - SeattleDec 10, 2024, 8:00 PM – 11:30 PMHigh Dive - Seattle, 513 N 36th St, Seattle, WA 98103, USA
Wed, Dec 04Vibrato Grill JazzDec 04, 2024, 7:30 PMVibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
Sun, Dec 01The Baked PotatoDec 01, 2024, 7:00 PMThe Baked Potato, 3787 Cahuenga Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
Sat, Nov 09Cicada Restaurant and LoungeNov 09, 2024, 7:00 PMCicada Restaurant and Lounge, 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
Sun, Oct 27Kirk Douglas TheatreOct 27, 2024, 7:00 PMKirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
Sat, Oct 26Riverfront ParkOct 26, 2024, 7:00 PMRiverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
Fri, Oct 18Merrihew's Sunset GardensOct 18, 2024, 7:00 PMMerrihew's Sunset Gardens, 1526 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
