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
Sun, Oct 27Kirk Douglas TheatreOct 27, 2024, 7:00 PMKirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
Wed, Oct 09Vibrato Grill JazzOct 09, 2024, 7:00 PMVibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
Tue, Oct 08Vibrato Grill JazzOct 08, 2024, 7:00 PMVibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USAOct 08, 2024, 7:00 PMVibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USAInfo and reservations at https://www.vibratogrilljazz.com/music/west-coast-jazz-hour-big-band-5?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2QTCnFbQOgqfAAmYRx4sD_aSBnj3upD0WxQ9mGcEghvXC0xLCwSVFZhJc_aem_3OXLvIQJN6sDfusPGBgqEg
Sun, Sep 29Alvas ShowroomSep 29, 2024, 7:00 PMAlvas Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro, CA 90732, USA
Tue, Sep 24Vibrato Grill and JazzSep 24, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PMVibrato Grill and Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USASep 24, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PMVibrato Grill and Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USAReservations at https://resy.com/cities/los-angeles-ca/venues/herb-alperts-vibrato-grill-and-jazz/events/dave-slonaker-big-band-2024-09-24?date=2024-09-24&seats=2&fbclid=IwY2xjawE5zvhleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHXlP_0pB2fW48ZkiWGmJSf-PKKgX-AfKnbtLvgkVheFrVrS_LkGmVV8qMQ_aem_dZvxRf3mrKtCQTHdw0R35A
Sun, Sep 15Alex TheatreSep 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PMAlex Theatre, 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, USA
Thu, Aug 22Belly Up TavernAug 22, 2024, 7:00 PMBelly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA
Tue, Aug 20YouTube TheaterAug 20, 2024, 7:00 PMYouTube Theater, 1011 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90305, USA
Wed, Aug 07Vibrato Grill and JazzAug 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMVibrato Grill and Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
Tue, Aug 06Vibrato Grill JazzAug 06, 2024, 7:00 PMVibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USAAug 06, 2024, 7:00 PMVibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USAMore info at https://resy.com/cities/los-angeles-ca/venues/herb-alperts-vibrato-grill-and-jazz/events/marlon-martinez-and-the-marlonius-jazz-orchestra-featuring-oliva-kuper-harris-2024-08-06?date=2024-08-06&seats=2&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAabw9ZLNJUvfCD_eT3P43LpX1IAtuhV_MMHP2vdiNjqS8RA0aX94cY-QjRU_
Sat, Jul 27Cicada ClubJul 27, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMCicada Club, 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA- Fri, Jul 26Cicada ClubJul 26, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMCicada Club, 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
Thu, Jul 18Sam First BarJul 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMSam First Bar, 6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
Tue, Jul 16The Ebell of Los AngelesJul 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMThe Ebell of Los Angeles, 4401 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA
Sun, Jul 07The Baked PotatoJul 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMThe Baked Potato, 3787 Cahuenga Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
Wed, Jul 03Vibrato Grill and JazzJul 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PMVibrato Grill and Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
Mon, Jun 24The Baked PotatoJun 24, 2024, 1:01 PMThe Baked Potato, 3787 Cahuenga Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
Sun, Jun 23LA Athletic ClubJun 23, 2024, 2:00 PM – 4:00 PMLA Athletic Club, 646 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
