
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 currently serves as Director of Jazz Bands at Brentwood School. Additionally, he 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
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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
- Dustbowl Revival @ Bliss Fest - Harbor Springs, MISat, Jul 12Blissfest
- Dustbowl Revival @ City Winery - PittsburghTue, Jul 15City Winery - Pittsburgh
- Dustbowl Revival @ The Summer Music Festival - Roseberry, IDFri, Jul 18The Summer Music Festival @ Roseberry ID
- Douglas Roegiers @ Cicada (1)Sat, Jul 19Cicada Restaurant and Lounge
- Dustbowl Revival @ The Ark - Ann ArborThu, Jul 10The Ark
- Dustbowl Revival @ SPACE - Evanston, ILWed, Jul 09SPACE - Evanston
- Kamasi Washington Live at David Gergen Galleries @ LACMA (1)Sat, Jun 28Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Kamasi Washington Live at David Gergen Galleries @ LACMA (1)Fri, Jun 27Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Kamasi Washington Live at David Gergen Galleries @ LACMAThu, Jun 26Los Angeles County Museum of Art
- Purple Haze Big Band @ Burbank Town CenterThu, Jun 19Burbank Town Center
- Douglas Roegiers @ CicadaSat, Jun 14Cicada Restaurant and Lounge
- Dave Slonaker Big Band @ Sam FirstWed, May 28Sam First Jazz Club
- Bill Holman Band's Final Performance @ CatalinaSun, May 25Catalina Jazz Club
- Queen Nation - Queen Re-Imagined Symphonic Rock ShowSat, May 24The Coach House
- Ladd Mcintosh @ The MintSun, May 11The Mint
- West Coast Jazz Hour @ Riverside Community CollegeWed, Apr 30Riverside City College
- Joe DiFiore Big Band @ Campus JAXSun, Apr 27Campus JAX
- Easter Sunday @ St. John's Episcopal CathedralSun, Apr 20St. John's Episcopal Cathedral
