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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 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. 

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  • Terry Gibbs/Shorty Rogers Centennial: West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band @ Kirk Douglas Theater
    Terry Gibbs/Shorty Rogers Centennial: West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band @ Kirk Douglas Theater
    Sun, Oct 27
    Kirk Douglas Theatre
    Oct 27, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
    Oct 27, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Kirk Douglas Theatre, 9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232, USA
    Info and tickets at https://www.centertheatregroup.org/tickets/kirk-douglas-theatre/guest-productions/culver-city-jazz-fest
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  • Dustbowl Revival @ Charleston Beer Fest
    Dustbowl Revival @ Charleston Beer Fest
    Sat, Oct 26
    Riverfront Park
    Oct 26, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
    Oct 26, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Riverfront Park, 1061 Everglades Ave, North Charleston, SC 29405, USA
    More info at https://www.chsbeerfest.org/
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  • Marlonius Jazz Orchestra w/ Mara Kaye
    Marlonius Jazz Orchestra w/ Mara Kaye
    Fri, Oct 18
    Merrihew's Sunset Gardens
    Oct 18, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Merrihew's Sunset Gardens, 1526 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
    Oct 18, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Merrihew's Sunset Gardens, 1526 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90405, USA
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  • Danny Jonokuchi Big Band @ Vibrato’s
    Danny Jonokuchi Big Band @ Vibrato’s
    Wed, Oct 09
    Vibrato Grill Jazz
    Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Vibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Oct 09, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Vibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Info at https://www.vibratogrilljazz.com/music/danny-jonokuchi-big-band-3?
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  • West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band @ Vibrato’s
    West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band @ Vibrato’s
    Tue, Oct 08
    Vibrato Grill Jazz
    Oct 08, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Vibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Oct 08, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Vibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Info and reservations at https://www.vibratogrilljazz.com/music/west-coast-jazz-hour-big-band-5?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR2QTCnFbQOgqfAAmYRx4sD_aSBnj3upD0WxQ9mGcEghvXC0xLCwSVFZhJc_aem_3OXLvIQJN6sDfusPGBgqEg
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  • Joe Di Fiore Big Band @ Alva’s Showroom
    Joe Di Fiore Big Band @ Alva’s Showroom
    Sun, Sep 29
    Alvas Showroom
    Sep 29, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Alvas Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro, CA 90732, USA
    Sep 29, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Alvas Showroom, 1417 W 8th St, San Pedro, CA 90732, USA
    Info and tickets at https://alvasshowroom.com/event/joe-di-fiore-big-band/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYjgvBRaT6jIEk7_rIoB3z5xOqEuRrdJEMKXqDz0Ci9u_kSy8-YiQJeLvg_aem_b2dHqTREHgpqayclKrUhug
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  • Dave Slonaker Big Band @ Vibrato's
    Dave Slonaker Big Band @ Vibrato's
    Tue, Sep 24
    Vibrato Grill and Jazz
    Sep 24, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Vibrato Grill and Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Sep 24, 2024, 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
    Vibrato Grill and Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Reservations 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
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  • World Cinematic Jazz & Dance: The Benny Rietveld Band with Pacific Ballet @ Alex Theatre
    World Cinematic Jazz & Dance: The Benny Rietveld Band with Pacific Ballet @ Alex Theatre
    Sun, Sep 15
    Alex Theatre
    Sep 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, USA
    Sep 15, 2024, 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
    Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203, USA
    Tickets at https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0B0060C6C6F72110
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  • Hair Cut 100 @ The Sound Del Mar
    Hair Cut 100 @ The Sound Del Mar
    Thu, Aug 22
    Belly Up Tavern
    Aug 22, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA
    Aug 22, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Belly Up Tavern, 143 S Cedros Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075, USA
    More info at bellyup.com
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  • Hair Cut 100 @ YouTube Theater
    Hair Cut 100 @ YouTube Theater
    Tue, Aug 20
    YouTube Theater
    Aug 20, 2024, 7:00 PM
    YouTube Theater, 1011 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90305, USA
    Aug 20, 2024, 7:00 PM
    YouTube Theater, 1011 Stadium Dr, Inglewood, CA 90305, USA
    More info at YouTubetheater.con
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  • Buddy Rich Big Band @ Vibrato Grill and Jazz
    Buddy Rich Big Band @ Vibrato Grill and Jazz
    Wed, Aug 07
    Vibrato Grill and Jazz
    Aug 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Vibrato Grill and Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Aug 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Vibrato Grill and Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    More info at https://www.vibratogrilljazz.com/music
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  • Marlonius Jazz Orchestra feat. Olivia Kuper Harris @ Vibrato Grill
    Marlonius Jazz Orchestra feat. Olivia Kuper Harris @ Vibrato Grill
    Tue, Aug 06
    Vibrato Grill Jazz
    Aug 06, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Vibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Aug 06, 2024, 7:00 PM
    Vibrato Grill Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    More 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_
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  • Douglas Roegiers 'Tribute to Frank Sinatra' @ Cicada Club
    Douglas Roegiers 'Tribute to Frank Sinatra' @ Cicada Club
    Sat, Jul 27
    Cicada Club
    Jul 27, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Cicada Club, 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
    Jul 27, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Cicada Club, 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
    More info and tickets at https://cicadatickets.com/show.asp?id=21569
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  • Douglas Roegiers 'Tribute to Frank Sinatra' @ Cicada Club
    Douglas Roegiers 'Tribute to Frank Sinatra' @ Cicada Club
    Fri, Jul 26
    Cicada Club
    Jul 26, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Cicada Club, 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
    Jul 26, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Cicada Club, 617 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90014, USA
    Reserve table and tickets at https://cicadatickets.com/show.asp?id=21571
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  • Marlonius Jazz Orchestra w/ Mara Kaye @ Sam First
    Marlonius Jazz Orchestra w/ Mara Kaye @ Sam First
    Thu, Jul 18
    Sam First Bar
    Jul 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Sam First Bar, 6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
    Jul 18, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Sam First Bar, 6171 W Century Blvd #180, Los Angeles, CA 90045, USA
    More info at https://www.samfirstbar.com/events/marlon-martinez-marlonius-jazz-orchestra-featuring-mara-kaye
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  • Afro Peruvian Jazz Orchestra @ Wilshire Ebell Theater
    Afro Peruvian Jazz Orchestra @ Wilshire Ebell Theater
    Tue, Jul 16
    The Ebell of Los Angeles
    Jul 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Ebell of Los Angeles, 4401 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA
    Jul 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Ebell of Los Angeles, 4401 W 8th St, Los Angeles, CA 90005, USA
    FREE. More info at https://ebellofla.org/event/afro-peruvian-jazz-orchestra/
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  • Benny Rietveld's Orchestra @ The Baked Potato
    Benny Rietveld's Orchestra @ The Baked Potato
    Sun, Jul 07
    The Baked Potato
    Jul 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Baked Potato, 3787 Cahuenga Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
    Jul 07, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    The Baked Potato, 3787 Cahuenga Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604, USA
    More info and tickets at https://www.thebakedpotato.com/events/benny-rietvelds-orchestra-july-7-2024/
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  • West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band @ Vibrato's Grill and Jazz
    West Coast Jazz Hour Big Band @ Vibrato's Grill and Jazz
    Wed, Jul 03
    Vibrato Grill and Jazz
    Jul 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Vibrato Grill and Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Jul 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 11:00 PM
    Vibrato Grill and Jazz, 2930 Beverly Glen Cir, Los Angeles, CA 90077, USA
    Reservations and more info at https://www.vibratogrilljazz.com/music/west-coast-jazz-hour-big-band-4
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