ABOUT PAUL NELSON
Paul Nelson is an active trombonist in the Los Angeles area as well as music educator. Paul has appeared on dozens of indie, rock, and funk records as trombonist, bass trombonist and arranger, and has performed with bands and orchestras around the Atlanta, Athens, Nashville and Los Angeles areas. In his time in Georgia, he managed and composed for Athens-based band Misnomer, an eclectic, ten-piece collective performing original music in modern jazz and 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, Santa Monica Symphony, Patrice Rushen, Futurebirds and Band of Horses. In 2020, Futurebirds album 'Teamwork,' a record 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, singles, and albums by the likes of Shea Diamond, Billy Porter, Olivia Morreale, Chris Norton and more. Additionally, Paul leads his own creative project, 'Paul Nelson's Big Ol' Band,' a 17-piece orchestra featuring original music and arrangements and incorporating modern sounds with electronics and more.
Events
Wed, Aug 17The Paramount
Thu, Aug 18Vibrato Grill JazzAug 18, 7:00 PMVibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USAMarlonius Jazz Orchestra will have its Vibrato debut August 18! Our special guest will be A-list vocalist Josie James (Stevie Wonder, George Duke, Burt Bacharach), and music will include a musical tribute to jazz legend Billy Strayhorn and Hollywood icon Audrey Hepburn. Ticket link in description.
Sat, Jul 23The Canyon Club
Wed, Jul 20Jazz Ungerground
Wed, Jul 13Los Angeles- Sat, Jun 11Los Angeles
- Thu, Jun 09Los Angeles
Wed, Jun 01Los Angeles
Thu, May 26Newport BeachMay 26, 6:30 PMNewport Beach, 3950 Campus Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USALink for tickets: https://www.campusjax.com/events/vde-big-band?fbclid=IwAR1WyIwyQBtRPf_JT86x0qhpLNG-KrVuLYEpHJpws0KzlrLiTb7Hu-TTQow The Tribute of the American Songbook is a performance brought to you by the VDE Big Band with vocalists Lia Booth and Mark Kopitzke.
Mon, Mar 28Los Angeles
Sun, Mar 27Los AngelesMar 27, 3:00 PMLos Angeles, 200 S Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012, USAMarlon Martinez and Marlonius Jazz Orchestra will perform a big band tribute to Billy Strayhorn, to culminate Martinez' artist residency at the Colburn School Amplify Series. The program will include newly discovered works and previously unrecorded gems by the unsung giant of jazz, known for his int- Sat, Feb 19John Adams Middle School (JAMS) Performi
- Mon, Dec 06Long BeachDec 06, 2021, 6:00 PMLong Beach, 6251 CA-1, Long Beach, CA 90803, USATicket link https://www.ticketweb.com/event/tom-kubis-big-band-gaslamp-long-beach-tickets/11492025?pl=gaslamp Big Band Christmas shows by Kyle Myers and Tom Kubis Doors 6 pm Kyle Myers Big Band 6:30 pm Tom Kubis Big Band 8:00 pm
Sun, Nov 28Los Angeles
Mon, Nov 22Los AngelesNov 22, 2021, 8:00 PMLos Angeles, 6010 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90035, USATicket link: https://wl.seetickets.us/event/Big-Band-Nights-hosted-by-the-BABAorchestra/451951?afflky=T A new LA music series spotlighting big bands and their creative works. This kick off event will feature Paul Nelson's Big Ol' Band, Teryn Ré's Big Band, and theBABAorchestra.- Mon, Oct 25West Hollywood
Sat, Oct 02Auburn- Fri, Oct 01Santa Ana
