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PAUL NELSON

Trombone | Bass Trombone | Contrabass Trombone 
Composer | Arranger  
Educator

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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 the jazz 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 Shea Diamond, Billy Porter, Paramount's 'Rise of the Pink Ladies,' and more. Additionally, 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.'

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  • Teryn Ré Big Band @ The Write-Off Room
    Teryn Ré Big Band @ The Write-Off Room
    Mon, Sep 25
    The Write Off Room
    Sep 25, 7:30 PM
    The Write Off Room, 11502 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
    Sep 25, 7:30 PM
    The Write Off Room, 11502 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
    Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-teryn-res-big-band-tickets-682548409667?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=IwAR1KtfLISNHaVdodjPgZB6GadsvcT2gZ7Kvm-ol74fhm_JHfkfmzU5twU98_aem_AbgF9G3eAgfMwEWhjvB_XiucVSN05vnHezSKGfVZirK7RbKyCgpwT-3L1dUCO0PichU
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  • Thu, Sep 21
    The Write Off Room
    Sep 21, 7:30 PM
    The Write Off Room, 11502 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
    Sep 21, 7:30 PM
    The Write Off Room, 11502 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
    Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/west-coast-hour-jazz-big-band-tickets-691199384967?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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  • Mostly Kosher @ The Muck
    Mostly Kosher @ The Muck
    Thu, Sep 07
    Muckenthaler Cultural Center
    Sep 07, 7:30 PM
    Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833, USA
    Sep 07, 7:30 PM
    Muckenthaler Cultural Center, 1201 W Malvern Ave, Fullerton, CA 92833, USA
    More info and tickets: https://themuck.org/program/2023-09-07
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  • Paul Nelson's Big Ol' Band LIVE @ The Write-Off Room
    Paul Nelson's Big Ol' Band LIVE @ The Write-Off Room
    Mon, Aug 14
    The Write-Off Room
    Aug 14, 6:30 PM – Aug 15, 9:30 PM
    The Write-Off Room, 11502 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
    Aug 14, 6:30 PM – Aug 15, 9:30 PM
    The Write-Off Room, 11502 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
    Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/paul-nelsons-big-ol-band-tickets-643503976717?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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  • Wed, Aug 02
    Vibrato Grill Jazz
    Aug 02, 7:00 PM
    Vibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Aug 02, 7:00 PM
    Vibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    More info at Vibrato’s website
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  • Carl Saunders Memorial Tribute @ AFM Local 47
    Carl Saunders Memorial Tribute @ AFM Local 47
    Sun, Jul 30
    American Federation of Musicians Local 4
    Jul 30, 2:00 PM
    American Federation of Musicians Local 4, 3220 Winona Ave, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    Jul 30, 2:00 PM
    American Federation of Musicians Local 4, 3220 Winona Ave, Burbank, CA 91504, USA
    More info at https://afm47.org/
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  • Douglas Roegiers 'Tribute to Frank Sinatra' @ Cicada Lounge
    Douglas Roegiers 'Tribute to Frank Sinatra' @ Cicada Lounge
    Fri, Jul 21
    Cicada Club
    Jul 21, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Cicada Club, 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
    Jul 21, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Cicada Club, 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
    Tickets: https://www.cicadaclub.com
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  • Dave Slonaker Big Band @ The Write-Off Room
    Dave Slonaker Big Band @ The Write-Off Room
    Mon, Jul 17
    The Write Off Room
    Jul 17, 7:00 PM
    The Write Off Room, 11502 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
    Jul 17, 7:00 PM
    The Write Off Room, 11502 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
    More info at thewriteoffroom.com
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  • Shahram Shabpareh @ YouTube Theater
    Shahram Shabpareh @ YouTube Theater
    Sat, Jul 08
    YouTube Theater
    Jul 08, 7:00 PM – Jul 09, 7:00 PM
    YouTube Theater, 1011 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90305, USA
    Jul 08, 7:00 PM – Jul 09, 7:00 PM
    YouTube Theater, 1011 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90305, USA
    Tickets: https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0A005D44C6DB2D9C?CAMEFROM=CFC_YTT_WEB_EVENTSPAGE_SHAHRAMSHABPAREH
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  • Bill Holman Big Band @ Ken Posten Jazz Fest
    Bill Holman Big Band @ Ken Posten Jazz Fest
    Fri, May 26
    Four Points by Sheraton LAX
    May 26, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Four Points by Sheraton LAX, 9750 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
    May 26, 9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Four Points by Sheraton LAX, 9750 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
    More info: http://www.lajazzinstitute.org/index.html
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  • Dave Slonaker Big Band @ The Write-off Room
    Dave Slonaker Big Band @ The Write-off Room
    Mon, May 15
    The Write Off Room
    May 15, 7:00 PM – May 16, 7:00 PM
    The Write Off Room, 11502 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
    May 15, 7:00 PM – May 16, 7:00 PM
    The Write Off Room, 11502 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
    Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dave-slonaker-big-band-tickets-610759025687?aff=ebdsoporgprofile
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  • Fri, May 12
    Knitting Factory - North Hollywood
    May 12, 7:00 PM
    Knitting Factory - North Hollywood, 5303 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91601, USA
    May 12, 7:00 PM
    Knitting Factory - North Hollywood, 5303 Lankershim Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 91601, USA
    More info: https://noho.knittingfactory.com/tm-event/western-standard-time-orchestra/
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  • Wed, May 03
    7 Grand DTLA
    May 03, 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM
    7 Grand DTLA, 515 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
    May 03, 10:00 PM – 11:55 PM
    7 Grand DTLA, 515 W 7th St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
    More info: https://www.lamusicbooking.com/calendar/2023/5/3/thejazz-cartel-big-band-seven-grand
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  • West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band @ Vibrato's
    West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band @ Vibrato's
    Wed, Apr 05
    Vibrato's Grill Jazz
    Apr 05, 7:00 PM – Apr 06, 7:00 PM
    Vibrato's Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Apr 05, 7:00 PM – Apr 06, 7:00 PM
    Vibrato's Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Reservations here: https://resy.com/cities/la/venues/herb-alperts-vibrato-grill-and-jazz/events/west-coast-jazz-hour-big-band-2023-04-05?date=2023-04-05&seats=2
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  • Alan Chan Jazz Orchestra @ Vibrato's
    Alan Chan Jazz Orchestra @ Vibrato's
    Sun, Apr 02
    Vibrato's
    Apr 02, 7:00 PM – Apr 03, 7:00 PM
    Vibrato's , 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Apr 02, 7:00 PM – Apr 03, 7:00 PM
    Vibrato's , 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Reservations here: https://resy.com/cities/la/venues/herb-alperts-vibrato-grill-and-jazz/events/alan-chan-jazz-orchestra-2023-04-02?date=2023-03-30&seats=2
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  • Mara Kaye @ Grand Annex
    Mara Kaye @ Grand Annex
    Sat, Mar 11
    Grand Annex - San Pedro, CA
    Mar 11, 8:00 PM – Mar 12, 9:00 PM
    Grand Annex - San Pedro, CA, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA
    Mar 11, 8:00 PM – Mar 12, 9:00 PM
    Grand Annex - San Pedro, CA, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro, CA 90731, USA
    Tickets: https://grandvision.my.salesforce-sites.com/ticket/#/instances/a0F8Y00000vOEF4UAO
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  • Big Band Night at The Mint
    Big Band Night at The Mint
    Mon, Mar 06
    Los Angeles
    Mar 06, 7:00 PM
    Los Angeles, 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
    Mar 06, 7:00 PM
    Los Angeles, 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USA
    Tickets: https://themintla.com/calendar/
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  • Marlonius Jazz Orchestra @ Vibrato's Bel Air
    Marlonius Jazz Orchestra @ Vibrato's Bel Air
    Wed, Feb 22
    Los Angeles
    Feb 22, 7:00 PM
    Los Angeles, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Feb 22, 7:00 PM
    Los Angeles, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Tickets: https://resy.com/cities/la/venues/herb-alperts-vibrato-grill-and-jazz/events/marlonius-jazz-orchestra-2023-02-22?date=2023-01-12&seats=2
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