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Steve Nelson: Ceora

By Carl Medsker
July 22, 2025
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For those who love the bright, ringing sound of the vibraphone, this is something of a golden age. In addition to an abundance of talented musicians dedicated exclusively to the vibraphone, numerous percussionists also employ mallet instruments over an expansive range of styles. On the double CD A Common Language (Timeless Records, 2025), veteran

Steve Nelson

vibraphone
b.1954

" data-original-title="" title="">Steve Nelson interprets fifteen well-known standards accompanied by

Joris Teepe

bass, acoustic
b.1962

" data-original-title="" title="">Joris Teepe on bass and

Eric Ineke

drums

" data-original-title="" title="">Eric Ineke on drums. The trio setting allows Nelson to shine across a uniformly excellent playlist.

Lee Morgan

trumpet
1938 - 1972

" data-original-title="" title="">Lee Morgan's "Ceora" from the album Cornbread (Blue Note, 1965) is a tasty, representative selection.

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