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I’m Daniel A. Nelson, a jazz pianist, songwriter, and minister of music based in Southern California. I thrive on dynamic live performances, festival leadership, and original music production, and I love helping emerging talents shine while directing ensembles and joyful gospel-jazz collaborations. With a passion for music education, I organize festivals that bring jazz and gospel to communities, and I’ve written and produced more than 100 original compositions. I also run Angel of This House Music as a label and YouTube tutorials to share piano chords with beginners, plus a podcast about unsigned artists and their creative journeys.…I’m Daniel A. Nelson, a jazz pianist, songwriter, and minister of music based in Southern California. I thrive on dynamic live performances, festival leadership, and original music production, and I love helping emerging talents shine while directing ensembles and joyful gospel-jazz collaborations. With a passion for music education, I organize festivals that bring jazz and gospel to communities, and I’ve written and produced more than 100 original compositions. I also run Angel of This House Music as a label and YouTube tutorials to share piano chords with beginners, plus a podcast about unsigned artists and their creative journeys.

Daniel A. Nelson

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I’m Daniel A. Nelson, a jazz pianist, songwriter, and minister of music based in Southern California. I thrive on dynamic live performances, festival leadership, and original music production, and I love helping emerging talents shine while directing ensembles and joyful gospel-jazz collaborations. With a passion for music education, I organize festivals that bring jazz and gospel to communities, and I’ve written and produced more than 100 original compositions. I also run Angel of This House Music as a label and YouTube tutorials to share piano chords with beginners, plus a podcast about unsigned artists and their creative journeys.…I’m Daniel A. Nelson, a jazz pianist, songwriter, and minister of music based in Southern California. I thrive on dynamic live performances, festival leadership, and original music production, and I love helping emerging talents shine while directing ensembles and joyful gospel-jazz collaborations. With a passion for music education, I organize festivals that bring jazz and gospel to communities, and I’ve written and produced more than 100 original compositions. I also run Angel of This House Music as a label and YouTube tutorials to share piano chords with beginners, plus a podcast about unsigned artists and their creative journeys.

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I’m Daniel A. Nelson, a jazz pianist, songwriter, and minister of music based in Southern California. I thrive on dynamic live performances, festival leadership, and original music production, and I love helping emerging talents shine while directing ensembles and joyful gospel-jazz collaborations.

With a passion for music education, I organize festivals that bring jazz and gospel to communities, and I’ve written and produced more than 100 original compositions. I also run Angel of This House Music as a label and YouTube tutorials to share piano chords with beginners, plus a podcast about unsigned artists and their creative journeys.

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Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

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Work Experience

Minister of Music & Musical Director at Beulah Baptist, First Holy, Mt. Zion (Southern California churches)

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Directed choirs, ensembles, and stage productions; coordinated live arrangements, rehearsals, and festival programs; served as Minister of Music and Director for major Southern California churches.

Festival Director & Performer at Heavenly Vision Gospel Jazz Festival

January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008

Organized and performed at the Heavenly Vision Gospel Jazz Festival (2008).

Touring Musician at The Connection

January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2000

Toured nationwide as a musician with The Connection.

Featured Performer at Ontario Jazz Festival

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001

Performed as a featured artist at the Ontario Jazz Festival with Dwight Sales (2001).

Band Leader & Stage Director at Hookup Conference

January 1, 2002 - November 24, 2025

Directed the stage band for Hookup Conference (2002).

Minister of Music & Musical Director at Beulah Baptist; First Holy; Mt. Zion (Southern California churches)

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Directed choirs, ensembles, and stage productions; Coordinated live arrangements, rehearsals, and festival programs; Served as Minister of Music and Director for major Southern California churches.

Festival Director & Performer at Heavenly Vision Gospel Jazz Festival

December 31, 2008 - December 31, 2008

Organized gospel jazz festival; performed as a featured artist.

Featured Performer at Ontario Jazz Festival

December 31, 2001 - December 31, 2001

Performed at Ontario Jazz Festival with Dwight Sales.

Band Leader & Stage Director at Hookup Conference

December 31, 2002 - December 31, 2002

Directed stage band for Hookup Conference.

Minister of Music & Musical Director at Beulah Baptist Church; First Holy Church; Mt. Zion

January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2005

Directed choirs, ensembles, and stage productions; Coordinated live arrangements, rehearsals, and festival programs.

Band Leader & Stage Director at Hookup Conference

January 1, 2002 - January 1, 2002

Directed stage band for Hookup Conference.

Minister of Music & Musical Director at Beulah Baptist Church; First Holy Church; Mt. Zion (Southern California)

January 1, 1992 - January 1, 2005

Directed choirs, ensembles, and stage productions; Coordinated live arrangements, rehearsals, and festival programs; Served as Minister of Music and Director for major Southern California churches including Beulah Baptist, First Holy, and Mt. Zion