Nelson Mills III

Trumpet

Nelson Mills III is a Houston, Texas native that began his professional career on trumpet at the age of thirteen when he debuted with the Burton Jazz Quartet. After a notable stay at Texas Southern University, Nelson performed with a number of commercial bands, most notably the T.S.U. Tornados from 1967-1971. They gained national attention for backing up Archie Bell and the Drells on the hit record "Tighten Up". Two of their own hits, "Gettin' the Corners" and "The Goose" were distributed on Atlantic Records. Nelson Mills III also played many shows for other celebrities such as the Temptations, the Four Tops and the Sparrows. He has toured and recorded with Joe "Guitar" Hughes.

A highly gifted composer, songwriter and arranger, Nelson's charts are performed regularly. Mills has also performed with notable jazz artists such as Arnett Cobb, Conrad Johnson, Milt Larkin. and the New Breed Jazz Band in Kansas City. Nelson performs regularly with Ronnie Renfrow's Big Band and the Renegades Orchestra where he is featured not only as a trumpeter but a vocalist as well.

Aside from his musical career, Nelson makes a living as a steel consultant.

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