• In Central Park, Mid Pandemic, Jazz was Alive, Atop Sacred Ground. NPR

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• School’s in Session, but Don’t You Dare Take Notes: "Mr. Nelson is one of the most extraordinary musicians in jazz...."  The New York Times, Ben Ratliff

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• Ted Panken on Music, Politics and the Arts: "With no disrespect to any other vibraphonist on the scene, Steve Nelson is my favorite on the instrument...." Ted Panken

 

• Steve Nelson: Sound Effect: "Throughout Sound-Effect, Nelson distinguishes himself as an outstanding soloist, perhaps even elevating his game a notch in the presence of such a regal rhythm section." Jazz Times, Bill Milkowski

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• The Center of the Music: Nelson salutes Miller on his charming new disc, Brothers Under the Sun (HighNote), on which he leads a crackling quartet...."  Jazz Times, John Murph

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• Steve Nelson Quartet: New Beginnings: "...exemplifies the combination of mature craftsmanship and youthful vigor necessary to make cogent mainstream jazz." Jazz Times, Bill Shoemaker

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• East Liberty Native Steve Nelson Among Jazz's Top Vibraphonists: "Pittsburgh is well known for its expatriate jazz musicians who expanded the vocabulary of instruments like the drums (Art Blakey, Kenny Clarke) and piano (Mary Lou Williams, Earl "Fatha" Hines), to name a few. Less common is the vibraphone, but one of the more highly regarded players of the instrument is East Liberty native Steve Nelson." Pittsburgh City Paper, Mike Shanley

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• Vibraphoning Home: Steve Nelson Returns for Rare Pittsburgh Concert: Pittsburg Post and Gazette.

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