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Wrenn Nelson
Productions is a partnership
located in Perth WA, Australia and run by the husband and
wife team of Mike Nelson and Janice Nelson (stage name
Jenny
Wrenn).
Jenny is a jazz, session / back up singer and educator while
Mike is a jazz pianist, arranger, composer and educator
(University of WA, WA Conservatorium and Australian National
University - Canberra).
Wrenn Nelson
Productions is engaged in a range
of activities including:
- RECORDINGS:
(Compact discs featuring recorded performances,
originals and covers, by Mike and Jenny)
- CHARTS /
ARRANGEMENTS: From
Chord Charts to Big Band and Orchestral - contact Mike to
discuss your charts. A number of Mike's compositions are
published by Really
Good Music (USA).
- JAZZ EDUCATIONAL
MATERIAL: "The Craft Of
Jazz Piano"- Mike is currently working on this
project. When published (anticipated early 2005) the book
will be particularly useful for musicians, students and
teachers from non jazz backgrounds seeking information on
essential jazz piano systems
- COMPOSITION:
(Commissions welcomed for Jingles, Film scores, small
group, big band, Symphonic & Choral projects. Contact
Wrenn Nelson Productions and discuss your requirements
with Mike. For information on Mike's background as a
composer go to about
Mike Nelson
Jenny and Mike are both active performers. Jenny is a
founding member of the vocal groups "Jazz Divas" and
"Birdland"
and regularly performs in concert with these groups.
Until October 2003 Mike was Lecturer in Jazz Studies (piano)
at the Canberra School of Music, ANU. He resigned his
position in order to pursue his career in composition and
performance. They both have many years experience in the
music business in Australia, Europe and Asia. They have both
recorded and performed in Jazz, Commercial, Studio, Concert
and Orchestral settings.
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