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Pianist And Composer Josh Nelson Releases 'Live At Bluewhale | Volume 1'

Source: Josh Nelson
August 16, 2021

Highly acclaimed pianist and composer Josh Nelson’s latest release, Live at bluewhale, Volume 1 features recordings from his “Discovery Project” live shows, and a heartfelt tribute to Bluewhale jazz club in downtown Los Angeles, California. Live at bluewhale, Volume 1 is a compilation of sentimental and bittersweet recordings from Josh Nelson’s Discovery Project concerts originally performed at the Bluewhale jazz club, located in the heart of Little Tokyo in downtown Los Angeles. Founded in 2009 by Korean visionary and musician ...

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Josh Nelson Releases "Discoveries" on Steel Bird Music, September 6

Source: Michael Bloom Media Relations
September 2, 2011

With his fifth album as a leader, Los Angeles-based pianist-composer- arranger Josh Nelson continues to broaden his scope with a fresh and wholly personal take on the jazz tradition. Brimming with stimulating ideas and chock-full of sterling solos from his very capable crew, Discoveries sets the bar higher than Nelson's previous acclaimed albums: 2007's Let It Go and 2009's I Hear A Rhapsody. Nelson also points to visionary writers Jules Verne and H.G. Wells as cornerstones for this project. “This ...

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