John L. Nelson, also known as Prince Rogers, was a Minneapolis-based jazz musician in 1950s. However, he will always be remembered as the father of Prince the genre-bending star of the 1980s. During his peak in the 1980s, Prince credited John L. Nelson for several collaborations: “Computer Blue”, “Around the World in a Day,” Christopher … Read more
American jazz composer and pianist Josh Nelson is Josh Nelson. Nelson released his debut album First Stories, which was his first independent release. He was just 19. Nelson’s second album, Anticipation, was released in 2004 and included all of his compositions. Nelson signed with Native Language Music in 2007 and released Let It Go, his … Read more
Paul Nedzela was raised in New York City. He is currently a member the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra. He has also performed with many well-known artists and ensembles including: Kenny Garrett and Paquito D’Rivera, Bill Charlap and Chick Corea. Paul was a part of Twyla Tharp’s Broadway show, Come Fly Away. He has also … Read more
After hearing his father play the guitar in the house for several years and being captivated by Michael Jackson’s “Thriller”, and the virtuosic piano playing of Johnny Costa on Mr. Rogers Neighborhood, Matt Nelson began piano lessons with his parents at age 5. He met his future friend, Matt Nischan, a drummer and an audio … Read more
Mike Neer, a lap steel guitarist, composer and arranger, is a regular in NYC’s music scene. He was formerly a member of many of NYC’s most prestigious bands. Mike Stern taught him guitar. After studying with Steve Khan and Peter Leitch, he switched to steel guitar. He learned Hawaiian style from masters such as Sol … Read more
Joe Negri is a legend in Pittsburgh music. Joe Negri is a legendary jazz musician and educator who has managed to seamlessly cross the lines between performer and educator. Joe is the ideal professional guitarist/educator, whether he’s at home with the symphony or in the classroom at Carnegie Mellon University or Duquesne University teaching young … Read more
Paolo started his career in the 90s. His association with the Hammond organ is his most enduring. This is due to his distinctive style and strong ties to the past masters and an original and personal outlook on the future. Paolo is internationally recognized as one of the most influential and important players of this … Read more
