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| I Hear a Rhapsody (2009) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Josh's fourth album as a leader. Josh Nelson- piano, rhodes, trumpet, vocal TRACKS:
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"If the Los Angeles-based pianist, composer and arranger Josh Nelson hasn’t crossed your radar yet, then this album is an excellent introduction." "There’s a lightness in Nelson’s touch reminiscent of Red Garland, an Oscar Peterson dazzle to his technique."
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| Let It Go (2007) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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For his third recording, Josh composed music performed by some of the best jazz artists on both the East and West coasts. Josh Nelson- piano, rhodes, B-3 organ, glockenspiel
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"A debut of magnificence, Nelson is a talented young composer and pianist, someone to keep a close eye on." - Paul J. Youngman, Jazz Review "Nelson distinguishes himself as a first-rate player and composer with a fresh, wholly personal take on the music." "Get on the ground level, and invest in this guy now; with music like this, he’s going to the penthouse." "This is not only an outstanding debut, it's one of the best releases of the year." "The entire disc is full of wondrous ideas, expertly delivered. Stimulating and fresh; this is the work of a man who could easily represent the future of jazz." " Josh Nelson has his heart firmly on his sleeve for much of his debut recording, planting six yearning ballads in the center of Let it Go and using the plaintive timbre of Seamus Blake's tenor for maximum effect." |
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| Josh Nelson establishes a clear identity in the six original tunes that anchor this album. Balancing tenderness with fortitude and quite reflection with an open, gracefully uplifting quality, Nelson's rich, inventive piano rolls and skips through vigorously flowing melodies and gently placed harmonic interactions. Saxophonist Seamus Blake catches the updraft , flying above the thumping title track and the bewitching "Introspection on 401," while vocalist Sara Gazarek delivers and aching performance on Nelson's "Leaving Here," a stirring song of loss. - Forrest Dylan Bryant, JazzTimes | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Anticipation (2004) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Josh's second studio album, featuring an entire program of original music. Josh Nelson- piano
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"Nelson is an exciting up and coming player." |
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| First Stories (1998) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Josh's first recording effort, Josh Nelson- piano Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Andy Waterman
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"As for the future of jazz, I think it is secure in the hands of splendid young musicians such as Nelson...of this effort it really could be said that this album presents Josh Nelson and the Jazz Forefront." "Josh Nelson has exploded in popularity over the past two years...he's touted by some critics as a major force in jazz in Los Angeles." "["First Stories" displays] solid, confident musicianship, a verve that is often missing in some major label releases and songwriting that doesn't sacrifice melody for innovation.... “As you listen, I think you will agree the we have the jazz leadership for years to come.” “ Nelson’s piano soloing is marvelous...” |
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"It is Nelson's wide-ranging musical interests, and his desire to further explore and express those interests in future writing and performing, that makes Nelson a musician to watch in the years ahead." |
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