Larry Nelson

Larry Nelson serves as Associate Professor of Saxophone, Jazz Studies & Musicology at Eastern Kentucky University, where he teaches performance, jazz studies, and musicological analysis within the university's music program.

His academic credentials include:

• Ph.D. in Musicology & Ethnomusicology from the University of Kentucky
• M.M. in Saxophone Performance from the University Kentucky
• B.A. in Sociology from the University of Kentucky
• A.A. from Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL

Professor Nelson's research centers on American music traditions with specialized expertise in jazz performance practice and music technology applications. His scholarly output bridges academic musicology and practical pedagogy through teacher resource guides that analyze jazz arrangements for educational ensembles, alongside original compositions expanding saxophone quartet repertoire. This dual focus demonstrates his commitment to both preserving jazz heritage and advancing contemporary performance techniques.

As an active educator, he develops curriculum resources for beginning jazz ensembles while creating new works for saxophone. His membership in the American Federation of Musicians reflects professional engagement with performance standards. Though specific grant details aren't provided, his publications indicate sustained scholarly contribution to music education since the late 1990s.