Background
Nelson, Oliver Edward was born on June 4, 1932 in Saint Louis. Son of Eugene Cornelius and Lucilie (Wilverton) Nelson.
Nelson, Oliver Edward was born on June 4, 1932 in Saint Louis. Son of Eugene Cornelius and Lucilie (Wilverton) Nelson.
Student Washington University, Saint Louis, 1954-1958, Lincoln University, Jefferson City, Missoury, 1958-1959.
Saxophone player with Bill Davis, Quincy Jones and Louis Bellson orchestras, New York City, 1950-1960, Duke Ellington and Count Basie orchestras, 1961. Leader own orchestra Lincoln Center Concert, 1964. Columbia Broadcasting System-television commission Repertorie Theatre, 1965.
Scored music for Columbia Broadcasting System-television series Mr.
Broadway, 1965; writer, scoring television series Ironside for Universal Pictures, from 1967. Teacher summer session Washington University, 1966.
Public music educational material Noslen Music Company, Hollywood, California, Broadcast Music, Incorporated.
Served with United States Marine Corps Reserve, 1952-1954. Member American Federation Musicians.
Married Audre North. McEwen, December 30, 1958. Children: Oliver Edward, Nyles Oliver.