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Josh Nelson Performs Selections from "The Sky Remains" (2017) & "LA Stories" (2023) at Sam First2 Nights at Sam First
September 27 & 28, 2024
2 shows each night 7:30PM & 9:30PM
Doors open 30 minutes prior to showtime
21+ / full bar / delicious food
Born and raised in Southern California, pianist / composer / bandleader Josh Nelson has performed with some of the most respected names in jazz, including Natalie Cole, John Clayton and Kurt Elling. He is widely viewed as one of the most sought-after bandleaders on the west coast with seven critically acclaimed records under his own name.
Nelson has re-assembled the bands from two of his previous projects into an exciting performance featuring an all-star band.
Josh Nelson (piano)
Anthony Wilson (guitar)
Kathleen Grace/Lillian Sengpiehl (vocals)
Brian Walsh (clarinets)
Nicole McCabe (alto sax/flute)
Karl McComas-Reichl (bass)
Dan Schnelle (drums)
Robert Petersen (narrator)
Travis Flournoy (video projection)
Click here for tickets for Friday, Sept 27: https://www.samfirstbar.com/events/josh-nelson-performs-selections-from-the-sky-remains-2017-and-la-stories-2023
Click here for tickets for Saturday, Sept 28: https://www.samfirstbar.com/events/josh-nelson-performs-selections-from-the-sky-remains-2017-and-la-stories-2023-1
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Pianist and composer Josh Nelson maintains an active & creative schedule. He has performed with some of the most respected names in jazz, including Natalie Cole, Anthony Wilson, George Mraz, Jeff Hamilton, Walter Smith III, Dayna Stephens, Alicia Olatuja, Eddie Daniels, Ken Peplowski, Richard Galliano, Michael Buble, Benny Golson, Sheila Jordan, Greg Hutchinson, John Clayton, Seamus Blake, Matt Wilson, Sara Gazarek, Dave Koz, Joe Chambers, Kurt Elling, John Pizzarelli, and Lewis Nash. Josh has performed around the world and recorded for numerous albums, films, and TV shows, but also makes time for his own projects: Anticipation (2004) and Let it Go (2007, Native Language Music) both garnered international critical acclaim. Josh’s third album, I Hear a Rhapsody (2009), featured his original compositions, standard interpretations, and re-imagining of some popular repertoire. Discoveries (2011), introduced a pairing of classic science fiction ephemera with new compositions for a brass and wind ensemble (featuring a live ongoing video projection and art installation component as well, called The Discovery Project). Exploring Mars (2015) explored musical themes on the Red Planet, along with spectacular NASA/JPL Martian video footage. Dream in the Blue (2016) documented Josh in an intimate duo setting with his longtime collaborator, vocalist Sara Gazarek. The Sky Remains (2017) delved into musical stories and themes originating from his hometown of Los Angeles. His latest release is The Discovery Project Live in Japan (2020) Josh has earned many awards, scholarships and accolades over the years, some of which include the Louis Armstrong Award and the John Philip Sousa Award. In 2006, Josh was one of only twelve semi-finalists in the prestigious Thelonious Monk International Jazz Piano Competition. Josh toured the world for 6 beautiful years with the legendary vocalist Natalie Cole. He continues to tour with artists Nicolas Bearde, Kenny Washington, Lorca Hart, Anton Schwartz, Allison Adams Tucker, Kathleen Grace, Gaby Moreno, Alicia Olatuja, Tom Scott, Miguel Atwood-Ferguson and Christian Howes. www.joshnelsonmusic.com
Sam First
6171 W Century Blvd #180
Los Angeles, CA 90045
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Sam First, 9880 Vicksburg Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90045, United States,Los Angeles, California, El Segundo
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