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| I Hear a Rhapsody (2009) |
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Josh's fourth album as a leader.
A strong statement of melodies,
arrangements,
and virtuosic performances
by the young all-star band.
Josh Nelson- piano, rhodes, trumpet, vocal
Ben Wendel- tenor sax, bassoon
Tom Catanzaro- tenor/soprano sax
Charles Altura- guitar
Hamilton Price, Sam Minaie- bass
Kevin Kanner, Zach Harmon- drums/percussion
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"A definite fresh sound by a guy who should be in everyone’s ipod."
- George Harris, Jazz Weekly
"If the Los Angeles-based pianist, composer and arranger Josh Nelson hasn’t crossed your radar yet, then this album is an excellent introduction."
- Peter Quinn, Jazz Wise Magazine
"There’s a lightness in Nelson’s touch reminiscent of Red Garland, an Oscar Peterson dazzle to his technique."
- Perry Tannenbaum, Jazz Times Magazine
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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
Seamus Blake- tenor sax
Sara Gazarek- vocals
Anthony Wilson- guitar
Darek "Oles" Oleszkiewicz- bass
Matt Wilson- drums
Supernova String Quartet- strings
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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."
- Bill Milkowski
"Get on the ground level, and invest in this guy now; with music like this, he’s going to the penthouse."
- George Harris, Jazz Weekly
"This is not only an outstanding debut, it's one of the best releases of the year."
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Jakob Bækgaar, All About Jazz
"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."
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George W. Harris, All About 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."
- James Hale
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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 |
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| Anticipation (2004) |
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Josh's second studio album, featuring
an entire program of original music.
Josh Nelson- piano
Dayna Stephens- tenor sax
Steve Cotter- guitar
Ludvig Girdland- violin
Sara Gazarek- vocals
Benjamin Campbell- bass
Matt Slocum- drums
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"The record (Anticipation) really sounds great. Josh is a really talented composer and pianist, and I think great things will happen for him."
- Bill Cunliffe, pianist
"Nelson is an exciting up and coming player."
- John Stowell, guitarist |
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| First
Stories (1998) |
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Josh's first recording effort,
when he was just 19!
A stimulating mix of originals and standards.
Josh Nelson- piano
Karl Theobald- alto sax
Renee McCormick- vocals
Dino Meneghin- guitar
Corey McCormick- bass
Nadir Jeevanjee- drums
Recorded, Mixed, and Mastered by Andy Waterman
at The Bakery, Burbank, Calif.
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Do Nothin' Till You Hear From Me |
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Erin |
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Fourteen Thirty-One |
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Without Her Song |
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Lullaby of Birdland |
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Evolving Blues |
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And then There Were None |
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14-31 |
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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."
- Bob Agnew, L.A. Jazz Scene
"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."
- P. Catherine Shanks, Daily News
"["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....
Nelson has an innate sense of swing and rhythm."
- Mac Macdonald, GO! Art Calendar
“As you listen, I think you will agree the we have the jazz leadership for years to come.”
- Bob Agnew, LA Jazz Scene
“ Nelson’s piano soloing is marvelous...”
- Glen Mitchell, LA Jazz Scene |
"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."
- Richard Pitnick, Coast Weekly
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