Artist description Strong, melodic and intelligent,combining elements of contemporary jazz, classical, folk and rock.

Similar Artists George Winston, Liz Story, Jim Brickman,David Lanz

Artist History Pianist John Nilsen is one of the most successful recording artists in the Northwest. With over 350,000 records sold, Nilsen can be seen performing his original instrumental pieces of jazz, classical, folk and rock throughout the United States and elsewhere in the world. Born in 1956 in Seattle, Washington, John and family have been residents of Oregon since 1960. Influenced by The Beatles, Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young, Pat Metheny and Bruce Cockburn, Nilsen (a graduate of Sunset High School), tried his hand at rock & roll, serving as guitarist/vocalist for several bands in the '70s and '80s. Presently John is performing both solo piano concerts and concerts with the John Nilsen Group. Look for him on Magic Wing CD's and cassettes.

Albums As Far As Near,Above Me,Where Rivers Run,Heaven And Nature,Twelve Shades Of Light,Night Garden,Sometimes Paris,A Midnight Clear,From The Sky.

Additional Info "I woke up to the piano every morning at 6:30." (That's when his sisters would practice.)

Location West Linn, Oregon - USA

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