Steve Nelson

One of the most highly regarded vibraphonists of his generation, Steve Nelson is recognized for his inventive, fluidly harmonic approach to post-bop jazz. Nelson initially emerged in the '70s building upon the tradition of players like Milt Jackson and Bobby Hutcherson and playing with luminaries like Kenny Barron, Donald Brown, and James Spaulding. He is also a longtime member of bassist Dave Holland's quartet. As a leader, he has issued a handful of trio and small group dates like 1987's Communications, 2004's Fuller Nelson, and 2017's Brother's Under the Sun. Born in 1954 ...