Davidson C. "Dave" Nelson (1905 – April 7, 1946) was an American jazz trumpeter, pianist, and composer.
Nelson received classical training on piano and violin, but became best known in jazz as a trumpeter; he also was an arranger, having studied under Richard M. Jones.
He played in Chicago with the Marie Lucas Orchestra, then worked with Ma Rainey, Jelly Roll Morton, Edgar Hayes, Jimmie Noone, Leroy Pickett [de], and Luis Russell.
He wrote and arranged pieces for Sidney Bechet, Mike Daniels, Bob Brookmeyer, Chris Barber, Lovie Austin, Kustbandet, Max Collie, Leon Redbone, Robert Schulz, Tuba Skinny, Tommy Ladnier, and others.
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